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November 12, 2009
Op-Ed
GlobalPost
Nigerian President Umaru Yar’Adua’s efforts to reform the oil and gas industry have the potential to upset the fragile Nigerian internal political balance among the regions, ethnic and religious groups, and patronage networks, writes John Campbell.
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November 4, 2009
Op-Ed
Huffington Post
Ambassador John Campbell writes that under the presidency of Umaru Yar'adu, Nigeria is moving away from its corrupt system and towards the rule of law.
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September 2009
Other Report
Nigeria's underdeveloped but oil-rich Niger Delta region currently is the site of a crippling insurgency. Fueled by a complex mixture of protest, crime, and political corruption, the network of armed groups that create this instability pose serious problems both for Abuja and for oil-importing countries across the globe. This Working Paper provides insights into these militias' origins, characteristics, and interactions with one another.
August 2009
Must Read
This Chatham House report provides a comparative study of the impact of Asian companies on the two leading oil producing countries in sub-Saharan Africa: Nigeria and Angola.
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August 3, 2009
Must Read
Jean Herskovits warns not to look at the recent spate of violence in Nigeria through the lens of radical Islam, but rather as a reaction to the rampant corruption and lack of governance in the country.
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March 25, 2009
Podcast
Nigeria expert Jean Hershkovits says that Nigeria's political processes "have more or less ground to a halt," leading to desperation and disillusionment.
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December 9, 2008
Transcript
A conversation with Ojo Maduekwe, Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs
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December 9, 2008
Audio
A conversation with Ojo Maduekwe, Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs
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July 14, 2008
Daily Analysis
High food prices have swelled the number of people going hungry around the world. Food aid is also a culprit, say some experts.
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September 27, 2007
Must Read
This article examines political violence in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, and the future of the Niger Delta.
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