* Opposition leader says not allowed to campaign freely
* Says violence will intimidate his voters
* African Union urges candidates to accept poll results
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25May/15
Nigeria fuel shortages hit MTN, Guaranty Trust bank
Severe fuel shortages in Nigeria hit the services of Africa’s largest mobile telecoms operator, MTN, and force Guaranty Trust Bank to close its branches nationwide at lunchtime, the companies say.
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18May/15
Africa’s biggest economy faces huge task
(REUTERS) – Getting fuel in one of the world’s oil-richest countries.
It’s a lengthy business.
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01May/15
Nigerian army rescues more women and children from Boko Haram
Nigeria’s military says it has rescued another set of women and children who had been kidnapped by Boko Haram militants and were being detained in Sambisa forest where the Islamist group has been holed up.
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01Apr/15
Boko Haram did not disrupt Nigeria election – UN envoy
As Nigerians celebrate the victory of opposition candidate Muhammadu Buhari in the just concluded presidential election, the U.N. says the ongoing violent conflict in north-eastern Nigeria by the Boko Haram Islamist insurgency remains a challenge but did not disrupt the elections. In its six-year insurgency, Boko Haram has killed thousands and displaced about 1.5 million people.
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31Mar/15
Nigeria’s Jonathan concedes defeat, celebrations in Katsina
Goodluck Jonathan concedes defeat in Nigeria’s presidential elections, as celebrations erupt in Buhari’s home state.
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31Mar/15
Celebrations as Buhari claims victory in Nigeria poll
There are celebrations on the streets of Nigeria, as former military ruler Muhammadu Buhari declares victory in the country’s presidential elections.
31Mar/15
As Buhari extends lead in Nigerian election, hope is for peaceful outcome
As Nigerian opposition presidential candidate Muhammadu Buhari extends his lead over incumbent Goodluck Jonathan by some 2.5 million votes, residents in Lagos hope for a peaceful outcome.
22Mar/15
Africa’s largest country prepares to go to polls amid security threats
Nigeria prepares to go to the polls amid threats by Sunni militant group Boko Haram to disrupt the March 28 vote.
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02Mar/15
Fuel shortages hit oil-rich Nigeria
Nigeria’s largest cities have been hit by acute fuel shortages which are crippling transport and businesses ahead of the country’s 2015 general elections.