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Isis links to Boko Haram could undermine 'peace and stability' in Africa, says UN
A summit on the battle against Boko Haram is taking place in Nigeria.
Niger Delta Avengers: militant group 'might result in new conflict' in oil-rich Nigeria
IBTimes UK speaks with terrorism expert David Otto on dangers posed by new militants in the Niger Delta.
Ending fuel subsidy in Nigeria 'sensible first step' towards ending corruption
IBTimes UK speaks with consultant on Nigeria's decision to increase fuel prices amid crippled economy.
Anti-corruption summit: Cameron vows to clean up property market and tackle corporate fraud
Prime Minister David Cameron says companies buying properties have to reveal who the identities of owners.
Nigeria: Amnesty's report on Nigeria's Giwa barracks deaths 'far from truth' claims army
Amnesty urges Nigeria to close Giwa barracks where 149 people, including babies,died 'in horrific conditions'.
Watly: New solar-powered device can provide drinking water, internet and electricity in rural Africa
The device charges a water treatment system that can deliver up to 5,000 litres of purified water a day.
David Cameron tells the Queen Buhari's Nigeria is 'fantastically corrupt' in off mic blunder
Prime minister made the comments to the monarch ahead of an anti-corruption summit in London.
Nigeria: Pro-Biafran protesters 'not even born' during civil war, chides President Buhari
Nigerian leader speaks on importance of unity as breakaway calls continue in southeastern Nigeria.
Who are the Niger Delta Avengers? Nigeria's oil and gas production threatened by new militants
New group vows to attack oil and gas facilities until government ends perceived marginalisation.
Nigeria corruption: OccupyNASS protesters urge senate president Bukola Saraki to resign
Protesters call for end to corruption as President Buhari's anti-graft fight continues.
Nigeria: Dozens killed in Enugu state in suspected attack by Fulani herdsmen
Between 20 and 48 people killed in southeastern Nigeria as attacks blamed on Fulani militants on the rise.
Zaria massacre: Nigerian army lambasts 'biased and premature' Amnesty International report
IBTimes UK speaks with Nigerian army and Amnesty on 'unlawful' killings in Kaduna state.
Nigeria: Boko Haram anti-terror fight goes beyond rescuing Chibok girls says defence ministry
EXCLUSIVE: IBTimes UK speaks with Nigerian official about anti-terror offensive and hostages.
Nnamdi Kanu: Government on mission to make prison uncomfortable for Pro-Biafra leader, claims lawyer
IBTimes UK speaks with lawyer following allegations the Department of State Services (DSS) raided Kanu's prison cell.
Boko Haram: Leaked video shows Chibok girls kidnapped by Nigerian militants alive
The identities of the 15 girls have been confirmed by their families and one classmate.
Boko Haram: Campaigners believe Chibok girls are alive until 'proven otherwise'
IBTimes UK speaks with Bring Back Our Girls movement as second anniversary of mass abduction approaches.
Nigeria: Pro-Biafrans condemn DSS for Abia mass grave link amid fears of reprisal killings
Pro-Biafrans angry as DSS claims Ipob killed five Hausa-Fulani men in Abia state.
Boko Haram demand £40m for return of 219 kidnapped Chibok student girls
The Isis-linked extremists took 276 female students hostage from a boarding school in 2014.
Nnamdi Kanu: Trial of pro-Biafra leader adjourned as row over witness anonymity continues
British-Nigerian Ipob leader Nnamdi Kanu was arrested in October, faces charges of treason.
Khalid al-Barnawi leader of jihadist Boko Haram splinter group Ansaru arrested in Nigeria
Known to have links with al-Qaeda he was listed by the US as a 'specially designated global terrorist'.
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu lawyers call on UK to help guarantee 'fair trial' for Ipob leader
Pro-Biafran leader accused of treasonable felony charges as lawyers claim his trial is rigged.
Boko Haram: Child suicide bomber arrested in Cameroon 'not a kidnapped schoolgirl' claims government
Would-be suicide bomber claims she was abducted from Chibok with hundreds of other girls in April 2014.
Nigeria Fulani militants: Who are the Muslim herdsmen linked to Boko Haram?
Fulani herdsmen attack private properties in fight for land control in northern and central Nigeria.
Boko Haram: Abubakar Shekau's latest propaganda video 'could be fake'
Allegations are that an old video was used with intentions of breaking up terror group.
Boko Haram: Chibok girls' parents going to Cameroon to verify child suicide bomber claim
The arrested minor claims she is one of the 219 girls abducted by Boko Haram.
Boko Haram: Leader Abubakar Shekau may quit but defence ministry warns fight still goes on
IBTimes UK speaks with Nigeria's defence ministry on latest video released by Boko Haram's leader.
Nigeria: Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau appears in new video after months of silence
Shekau was rumoured to have been replaced or killed after months of absence from propaganda videos.
Nigeria: NNPC announces fuel scarcity to continue as new budget approved
Petroleum minister Ibe Kachikwu says oil from refineries to be kept in "strategic reserves".
Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi to make competitive debut for Nigeria despite salad food poisoning reports
Nigeria's FA insist the player just has a minor bout of the flu.
Nigeria: Former US congressman and Biafra relief flights pilot Robert Dornan backs referendum
Dornan is latest public figure to call for referendum on independence of Biafra from Nigeria.