NIGERIA
Nigeria Ends Twitter Ban After 7 Months
The government has claimed the suspension was ended after Twitter agreed to a number of conditions, but the social media company is yet to say publicly whether it has agreed to any terms.
‘Where Are the Bodies?’: How Nigeria’s COVID Vaccine Drive Fell Short
Poor access to vaccines, rampant misinformation pushed by religious leaders, and mistrust in the government have all hit Nigeria’s stuttering vaccination rollout.
‘I Have to Save Lives’: Meet the Hostage Negotiator Who Deals With Boko Haram
Ummi Kalthum has negotiated the release of over 20 hostages, but now she could be facing criminal charges for her work.
The 25-Year-Old Who Negotiates With Boko Haram
Ummu Kalthum is one of the youngest – and most successful – mediators brokering deals to free Boko Haram hostages in Nigeria.
‘I Can't Breathe’: Nigerian Diplomat Assaulted by Indonesian Immigration Officials
Nigeria has vowed to review bilateral relations with Indonesia after footage emerged of a consular officer screaming in pain as his head is pushed against a seat in the back of a car.
The Nigerian Government Is Destroying the Country's Growing Tech Sector, Experts Warn
Nigeria has the highest volume of startups on the continent. But recent policy decisions, such as an indefinite Twitter ban, are making it harder for these companies to survive.
In Nigeria, Gas Giants Get Rich As Women Sink into Poverty
Women in Niger Delta say gas flaring is destroying their land and livelihoods while international gas companies like Eni and Shell make millions of dollars.
Trump Congratulates Nigeria’s Autocratic Ruler for Banning Twitter
“Perhaps I should have done it while I was president,” Trump wrote.
Nigeria's Most Vulnerable Hit Hardest By Unprecedented Twitter Ban
Social media has been a way for young people, the LGBTQ community and other underrepresented groups to organise for change.
The Climate Crisis Is Driving Violent Conflicts Over Farmland
As temperatures rise and drought sets in, Nigerian herdsmen and farmers are clashing over ‘declining resources.’
‘It’s Painful What's Going On’: The Doctors Battling COVID Without Being Paid
Healthcare workers in Nigeria staged a nationwide strike outside hospitals across the country after not being paid for four months.
There Are 200 Million People in Nigeria. Only 1 Million Have Been Vaccinated
And disinformation is spreading fast.