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Federal government battles country’s wealthiest states over right to collect VAT revenues
Implementation under president Muhammadu Buhari could take years, critics warn
Sometimes dismissed as a fad in advanced economies, crypto holds more appeal in countries with a history of financial instability
The country’s economy may be struggling but its fintech groups have attracted more than $1bn in venture capital in the past two years
Building infrastructure, connecting remote regions and providing jobs will strengthen the continent’s defences
Two books bring much-needed African viewpoints to the country’s colonial history
Plunging currency fuels demand for upmarket apartments as wealthy seek home for cash
The governor of Edo State describes a radical overhaul that is attracting attention abroad
Oil major says risk profile of area is behind decision to end onshore activity
Government ire comes after anti-police protests last year were discussed on social media platform
Move comes after social media platform took down president’s tweet for violating abusive behaviour policy
Muhammadu Buhari references country’s civil war in warning of a crackdown on unrest
The value of contested artworks would seem to be zero, yet the best of them are priceless
Ruling comes ahead of trial in which bank is accused of enabling $875m in misappropriated payments
Unemployment, underfunded security forces and access to guns have combined to produce record numbers of abductions
Dolly Kola-Balogun’s Abuja project is changing Africa’s culturescape
From bold batiks to technicolour tie-dye and hand-loomed textiles, age-old crafts are being reimagined by a new generation of designers
Unemployment rate has quadrupled to 33% since Buhari took office in 2015
Joe Parkinson and Drew Hinshaw on the Nigerian schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram, their bravery and resilience
Italian judge acquits energy groups and current and former executives in legal saga’s latest twist
Shipping industry calls for more action to curb attacks as Gulf of Guinea accounts for majority of world’s kidnapped sailors
Rescue operation launched as rise in banditry undermines President Muhammadu Buhari’s national security credentials
Central bank warnings of danger rebound amid sense of euphoria among wide pool of retail traders
Buhari launches big-ticket rail projects as critics complain about focus on north and lack of transparency
Lagos-based development bank aims to widen investor pool through move into renewables
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