West Africa's Journalist of the Year
An award-winning journalist's IWPR story revealed how international crowdfunding fuels separatist conflict in Nigeria.
24 Oct 25
Nigeria
Separatists Abroad Are Funding a Conflict in Nigeria. Others Pay the Price
How overseas crowdfunding is fuelling a violent campaign by militants linked to a self-styled government in exile.
25 Oct 24
Nigeria: School Dropouts Face Hardship and Abuse
Child street hawkers are a common sight in country which tops the global chart for dropouts with 18.3 million boys and girls out of education.
23 Oct 24
Nigeria: FGM Rises Amid Pandemic
Campaigners warn that lockdown left many girls and young women vulnerable to the practice.
8 Mar 22
Nigeria: Media Still Used As a Tool of Control
“The more we fight for transparency, the more it will help people be accountable.”
1 May 21
Nigeria: Police Officers Forced to Buy Their Own Uniforms
The force is failing to equip its ranks with even regulation materials.
15 Sep 16
Nigeria: Prisoners Forced to Buy Their Freedom
Police forces arbitrarily arrest and extort money from ordinary citizens.
12 Sep 16
Nigeria: Corruption Fuelling Drug Trade
State agencies accused of failing to fulfil their mandate.
12 Sep 16
Nigeria: Soldiers Forced To Buy Their Own Uniforms
Corruption and mismanagement leaves army ranks woefully under-resourced.
8 Sep 16
Nigeria: When Aid Goes Missing
Government agencies accused of diverting supplies meant for the six northeastern states.
5 Sep 16
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