Nigeria:   'One Year After Elections' - Remarks by Johnnie Carson

CSIS, 9 April 2012

Remarks by Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Johnnie Carson, United States Department of State:  Read more »

Nigeria:   U.S. Speaks On Boko Haram, Nigerian Democracy Tomorrow

Leadership, 8 April 2012

The Barrack Obama-led administration in the United States of America will tomorrow, 9th April, 2011, be speaking on Nigerian security challenges, the engagement of his country with… Read more »

Africa:   U.S. to Assist FG in Stamping Out Drug Cartels in Africa

Daily Champion, 5 April 2012

THE United States government has said that it would collaborate with Nigeria in the areas of training and logistics in dislodging drug cartels operating in the African continent… Read more »

Nigeria:   U.S. House Foreign Relations Subcommittee Hearing: Security, Governance, and Trade

United States Senate, 30 March 2012

Opening statement of U.S. Senator Chris Coons, as prepared for delivery on March 29, 2012: Read more »

Nigeria:   Govt Eyes U.S. Investors for Agriculture Sector

This Day, 23 March 2012

As part of the Federal Government's efforts to diversify the economy, steps are being taken to attract the American public and businessmen to invest in Nigeria's agricultural… Read more »

Nigeria:   Boko Haram - U.S. Intensifies Efforts On Security

Leadership, 13 March 2012

The Government of the United States is intensifying efforts to help its Nigerian counterpart to find a lasting solution to the problems relating to security issues. Read more »

Nigeria:   Develop North to Stop Boko Haram, By U.S.

The Moment, 6 March 2012

THE United States of America has advised the Federal Government to employ holistic approach rather than the current style of combating the insurgence of Islamic sect, Boko Haram. Read more »

Nigeria:   Boko Haram - U.S. Pledges to Help Country

Daily Champion, 6 March 2012

The United States has pledged to help Nigeria overcome the urged Islamist insurgency in the north even as it called for more jobs and development to the region. Read more »

Nigeria:   Oil Sector - U.S. Pledges Continued Partnership With Country

Leadership, 6 March 2012

The United States Government has pledged to continue to partner Nigeria in the development of its oil sector even as it expressed confidence in the leadership of the Minister of… Read more »

Nigeria:   U.S. Donates N56 Million for 40 Rural Projects

Daily Trust, 5 March 2012

The United States of America government has donated $350,000 (N56 million) in grants to fund 40 rural development projects across Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria:   U.S. Condemns Boko Haram Attacks

IPS, 24 January 2012

The U.S. State Department Tuesday "strongly" condemned recent lethal attacks carried out by the Islamist group Boko Haram in northern Nigeria, but also warned against an excessive… Read more »

Nigeria:   U.S. - We'll Stand With Country On Security Issues

This Day, 1 October 2011

United States has assured Nigeria that it would stand with the nation as it faces serious security issues. Read more »

Nigeria:   Govt Urges U.S. to Invest in Agricultural Sector

Daily Trust, 26 May 2011

The Federal Government has urged American investors to take advantage of the investment opportunities that abound in the country to invest in the agriculture and agro-allied sector… Read more »

Nigeria:   Usaid Gives U.S.$64 Million Loan to Farmers

Vanguard, 16 May 2011

The United State Agency for International Development, USAID, has in the last five years, given loan facilities worth $64.83 million to Nigerian farmers to boost agriculture in the… Read more »