NIGERIA

Nigeria's government is highly reliant on oil and has suffered from a worldwide oil glut.

The event is being held to examine the rights of religious minorities in Muslim-majority communities, in theory and in practice.

It was not immediately clear whether any of the rescued hostages were the Chibok schoolgirls, who were kidnapped by Boko Haram in April 2014.

The panelists at the World Economic Forum summit identified power supply, technology and skills as the best ingredients to ensure growth.

Fifty-five people, including governors and civil servants within former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration, allegedly stole $9 billion.

Attackers stormed the Splendid Hotel in the African nation's capital, leading to an intense exchange of gunfire with security forces.

The Ebola epidemic is not quite over, with a new case emerging Friday and the World Health Organization warning more cases could occur.

President Muhammadu Buhari made the announcement after an emotional meeting with some of the girls’ families Thursday.

The Tuesday slide sets a new 12-year low for the price of crude at just above $30 per barrel. Some analysts say prices could drop even more.

At least four Nigerian government websites were down Friday afternoon after Anonymous Nigeria declared a cyberwar against corruption, poverty and theft.

The three single-engine multirole fighters, jointly developed by Pakistani and Chinese engineers, may help in the battle against Boko Haram.

Lawal Jafaru Isa, head of the ruling All Progressives Congress, is suspected of having links to the alleged diversion of $2 billion by former national security adviser Sambo Dasuki.

The deal for the jets is part of a $7.5 billion defense contract signed with Russia in 2006.

Peoples Democratic Party former Acting Chairman Haliru Mohammed Bello and his son have been accused of money laundering and criminal breach of trust.

Low oil prices and other conditions could lead to a currency devaluation, for which the International Monetary Fund is pushing.

In a recent media chat, President Muhammadu Buhari said hijab might be outlawed if suicide bombings continue.

BP CEO Bob Dudley says the bottom in oil prices could be reached in the first quarter, good news for consumers, bad news for producers.

But President Muhammadu Buhari admitted that "a lot of work" remains for the country's military in the war against the militant group.

“We are looking for a credible Boko Haram leadership that will convince us that the girls are here and alive," Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari said Wednesday.

Muhammadu Buhari reportedly plans to outspend predecessor Goodluck Jonathan on a residence, but slash his food budget.

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari will hold his first presidential media chat Wednesday. Click here to watch the event via live stream.