Nigeria’s electoral framework continues to evolve under the Electoral Act 2022, with growing attention shifting from the enactment of reform provisions to their practical interpretation and ...

Have you heard the buzz about Nigeria’s new tax laws? If your first reaction is to sigh and flip the page, you’re not alone. For many Nigerians, taxes feel distant, complicated, and sometimes unfair.

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See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. “This man will be executed.” That was the threat a Nigerian government ...

LAGOS, Nigeria — First the police targeted the gay men, then tortured them into naming dozens of others who now are being hunted down, human rights activists said Tuesday, warning that such ...

In a culturally rich country like Nigeria, laws tend to get adaptation from cultural norms and traditional values, giving birth to some legislations that people find difficult to believe. Many ...

Alexandra Bro is a research associate at CFR’s Women and Foreign Policy program. Jack McCaslin is a research associate with CFR’s Africa program. On February 23, Muhammadu Buhari was reelected as ...

Nigeria’s new Electoral Act, passed in February 2026, is a significant attempt to overhaul the country’s electoral framework. The act establishes a dedicated funding framework and requires that ...

Sir: Nigeria’s digital economy is expanding at remarkable speed. From mobile banking and e-commerce to social media and artificial intelligence–powered services, the internet has become central to how ...