Clashes in economics as well!

Nigerias Country Profile

The CIA World Factbook

Nigeria’s northern insurgency

http://www.economist.com/news/middle-east-and-africa/21576687-rate-killing-has-surged-can-presidential-committee-slow-it-down-ever?zid=309&ah=80dcf288b8561b012f603b9fd9577f0e

Nigeria’s northern insurgency

Ever bloodier

Nigeria's largest city: Lagos

Debt Sustainability

The Debt Management Office (DMO) has been working since 2000 to manage Nigeria's debt crisis. This is leading to a slow raise in the nation's economy. This also improves Nigeria's image in the eyes of other countries.

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Nigeria Wins in South Africa!!!

http://nationalmirroronline.net/new/nigeria-climb-up-to-30th-spot-on-fifa-ranking/#!prettyPhoto

Electoral map of Nigeria during the 2011 election

Fixing the Un-Fixable

Among an array of other problems, one of Nigeria's biggest demons is the rampant corruption. In this interview with Nigeria's finance minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, she talks about the issue and her views on how to solve it. One of the primary solutions she put forth was by building electronic platforms for the money's, distancing officials from it and thus more transparency. In general, it is really nice to hear from a high ranking public official speak out against the corruption, and she gives valuable insight into many of Nigeria's biggest challenges.

Parker

http://amanpour.blogs.cnn.com/2013/04/16/nigerias-uphill-battle-to-spread-the-countrys-wealth/?iref=allsearch

Nigerias Debt Grows

http://www.punchng.com/business/financial-punch/nigerias-external-debt-rose-to-6-53bn-in-2012/

Nigeria is borrowing a lot of money. The federal government has barrowed 850 mill with an increase of 15%  which to The US isnt a lot since we are in trillions of dollars of debt but for such a small country with a low GDP it is way too much. Do you think Nigeria will be able to pay off their debts?

We Didn't Start the Fire

During a violent confrontation between Islamist insurgents and the Nigerian military, a small northern fishing town was caught in the crossfire. Just one of many confrontations between the two groups over the four year uprising, the debacle draws attention to the chaotic and brutal nature of the conflict. Over 180 civilians were killed by both sides, and at some point the, the thatched roofs caught fire burning down over 2,000 homes. While the military points the the extremists as the cause of the fire, several residents reported seeing the security forces setting fire to houses; most likely in an effort to root out the militants. Living in the states makes it difficult for me to imagine living in a world where I have to live in fear of then military and those designated to protect me. Regardless of who shot who and who burned what, it's clear that this conflict is taking a toll on the Nigerian people; one that they cannot afford.

Parker

www.nytimes.com/2013/04/23/world/africa/in-nigeria-clash-with-militants-kills-scores.html?_r=0

A Cartoon about the problems facing current president Goodluck Jonathan

New Nigerian HIV/AIDS plan

President Goodluck Johnathan released the new Nigerian Government's plan for removing HIV/AIDS from Nigeria. The plan had been transferred over to National Action Committee on AIDS (NACA) with input from Dr Mark Dybul, the Executive Director of the United Nations’ Global Fund for AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. Nigeria gained investments from the G-8 nations to help it implement the plans. NACA's plans include educating the country about HIV/AIDS, treating people who have been infected with it, and halting the further spread of HIV/AIDS.

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