October 08, 2012
Nigeria: This Week in Nigeria - Time Running Out for Bakassi
Time running out for Bakassi Read more »
October 03, 2012
Nigeria: New Doubts Over Boosting Power
Can Nigeria's power sector reforms survive Nnaji's resignation and withstand the influence of influential vested interests? Read more »
October 01, 2012
Nigeria: Nation Marks 52nd Anniversary of Independence
Jonathan rallies Nigerians at independence anniversary service Read more »
September 26, 2012
Nigeria: Presidency Suspends Introduction of N5,000 Note
Presidency suspends introduction of N5,000 note Read more »
September 20, 2012
Nigeria: Two States Take the Initiative on Social Pensions
Whilst national level attempts at a social protection strategy have stalled in Nigeria, two states have acted independently to ensure income security for older people. Read more »
September 17, 2012
Nigeria: This Week in Nigeria - Whereabouts of First Lady Still Unknown
Whereabouts of First Lady still unknown Read more »
September 11, 2012
Nigeria: This Week in Nigeria - Armed Robbers Wreak Havoc On Lagos State
Armed Robbers Wreak Havoc on Lagos State Read more »
September 03, 2012
Nigeria: This Week in Nigeria - Minister of Power Barth Nnaji Resigns
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August 31, 2012
Africa: Africans Wow Top European Arts Festival
The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is the largest arts festival in the world and takes place every August for three weeks. The festival sees thousands of performers and entertainers… Read more »
August 28, 2012
Nigeria: This Week in Nigeria - 18 Dead in Adamawa Floods
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August 24, 2012
Nigeria: Oil Companies Accuse Government of Failing to Pay Subsidies
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August 13, 2012
Africa: Africa's Olympic Highs and Lows
Stepping onto the podium at the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Summer Olympics, 23-year-old Ugandan Stephen Kiprotich, winner of the men's marathon, became Uganda's first gold… Read more »
August 06, 2012
Africa: Family Planning Is No Substitute for Development
Zainab Usman argues that new family planning strategies could obscure wider deficiencies in governance. Read more »
August 02, 2012
Nigeria: Petroleum Industry Bill - Reasons to Be Sceptical
Will the Petroleum Industry Bill reform the industry or will vested interests manage to maintain the status quo? Read more »
July 27, 2012
Nigeria: Boko Haram - Fighting Fire With Fire
Why does President Jonathan favour force over dialogue in dealing with Boko Haram? Read more »
July 26, 2012
Ghana: Democratic Maturity Achieves Smooth Transition - So Far
Ghana's handover has been smooth, others have not. What is the lesson? Read more »
July 17, 2012
Nigeria: Edo Governor Oshiomhole Re-Elected
Oshiomhole elected for a second term Read more »
July 13, 2012
Africa: Miserly Banks, Devolution, Poverty Jargon, and Failed States
Kenya's miserly banks Read more »
July 12, 2012
Nigeria: Nigeria Sows Seeds for Agricultural Rejuvenation
Nigeria's attempts to regenerate its agricultural sector face tough challenges. Read more »
July 13, 2012
Nigeria: State Poll Tests Nation's Democratic Credentials
The ruling PDP party seem determined to wrest back control of Edo from Governor Oshiomhole. Read more »
July 10, 2012
Nigeria: This Week in Nigeria - First Female Chief Justice Appointed
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July 09, 2012
Africa: The Caine Prize - Is There Such a Thing As 'African Writing'?
This year's Caine Prize highlights the need to question the notion of 'African writing' if stereotypes of the continent are to be challenged. Read more »
July 04, 2012
Africa: Speaking About Africa - the Danger of a Single Story
The greatest enemy of any one of our truths may be the rest of our truths. Read more »
July 03, 2012
Nigeria: Multi-Billion Dollar Oil Refining Deal Signed With Vulcan Petroleum
$4.5 billion oil refinery deal signed with US-based Vulcan Petroleum Read more »
Nigeria: Icons of a Metropolis - an Interview With Ade Adekola
Think Africa Press speaks to the Nigerian photographer and conceptual artist. Read more »