Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Video - Trump calls on Nigeria to remove trade barriers



Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has become the first sub-Saharan African leader to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House. On the agenda was security, trade and the economy - but one infamous topic was not discussed.

Monday, April 30, 2018

Video - Nigeria wants to turn Sambisa forest into a tourist attraction



Nigeria's Sambisa Forest has long been known as the Boko Haram stronghold. Now the Nigerian military wants to turn the forest into a tourist attraction. But, is this plan viable?

Video - President Buhari Impeachment Process - Legal and judiciary committee to review Senate motion



Nigeria's senate has begun the process of impeaching president Muhammadu Buhari. It's in relation to the procurement of war planes in the fight against Boko Haram. The senate has voted in favour of impeachment. The matter now goes to a legal and judiciary committee for review - to see whether there's any legal merit.

Video - Nigerian government plans to hike energy tariffs to attract investors



Nigeria plans to hike energy tariffs by 2021 in a bid to attract more investment and improve power supply. Nigeria's electricity sector has remained unattractive to investors due to power tariffs set by the government which are below the cost electricity generation.

Regional leaders meet in Abuja, Nigeria seek end to land tensions



West African leaders are meeting for talks in the Nigerian capital Abuja. They're seeking solutions to the conflict over land resources in the region. One of the suggestions is banning the un-registered movement of animals across West Africa.