News and Analysis: Nigeria

Nigeria on fire, Ivory Coast 'votes'

France takes lead in direct imperialist intervention

April 25, 2013

Recently, West Africa has seen violence flare again in Nigeria and less than credible elections as well as calls for drones in Ivory Coast.

Nigerian general strike against IMF measures

Demands reinstatement of fuel subsidies

January 20, 2012

A general strike began in Nigeria Jan. 9 in response to the government’s Jan. 1 lifting of fuel subsidies at the behest of the International Monetary Fund.

Nigerians protest end of fuel subsidies

In brief

January 13, 2012

Protesters in the northern Nigerian city of Kano have faced police violence as they demonstrated against skyrocketing prices for fuel.

Nigerian elections reflect social and economic conflicts

Allegations of vote rigging lead to widespread protests

June 14, 2011

Nigeria’s recent presidential elections saw significant fraud and widespread violence, highlighting the nation's intense social and economic conflicts.

PSL WikiBrief: Shell oil planted spies in the Nigerian government

Extending the tentacles of Big Oil

December 14, 2010

A 2009 diplomatic cable published by Wikileaks revealed that the oil giant Shell has staff secretly operating in every key ministry of the Nigerian government.

Nigeria indicts Dick Cheney for bribery

Political struggle in oil-rich nation highlights colonialism's legacy

December 12, 2010

Recently, Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission indicted former U.S. Vice Pres. Dick Cheney for a bribery plot involving Halliburton Co. Cheney was the company's CEO at the time of the incident.

Nigerian government halts amnesty program

Majority suffer in great poverty as oil exploitation benefits wealthy few

October 13, 2009

On Oct. 4, the Nigerian government formally ended its amnesty program for militants in the Niger Delta. The program had met with limited success and an uneven response from the militant groups. Since 2006, an array of groups--most notably the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta--have waged an "oil war" in the region.

European toxic waste dumped in Africa

Imperialists turn oppressed countries into dumpster

February 25, 2009

In one of capitalism’s latest crimes against the people of Africa, dealers from Europe and the United States have been discovered dumping toxic waste from computers in countries such as Nigeria and Ghana.

What's behind recent pipeline attacks in Nigeria?

Wealth pocketed by big oil, politicians should benefit masses

October 11, 2008

After years seeking justice, victims of Royal Dutch Shell in Nigeria may be getting their day in a U.S. court against the oil giant. U.S. District Judge Kimba Wood set Feb. 9 as the date for a trial related to Shell’s complicity in the hanging of a number of political activists by Nigeria’s military government.

Behind the growing instability in Nigeria

As exploitation intensifies, resistance increases

August 19, 2008

As oil prices continue their dramatic rise, public interest in oil-producing countries is growing. Nigeria—the world’s sixth largest oil producer—is of particular interest. Nigeria’s 140 million inhabitants make it Africa’s most populous country.

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