Nigeria

Applications for protection from countries on list will be accelerated, with an initial decision in three months

Figures high despite accelerated processing system from so-called safe countries introduced almost two years ago

A taste of Nigeria with real depth of flavour - you’ll want to try all of the dishes

Quibbles about the Yoruba notwithstanding, readers of this magnificent book will find a huge cast of African greats worthy of another look or who deserve to be better known

International protection applications from Nigeria to be subjected to accelerated process from Tuesday

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee made the designation in response to the UK’s exit from EU

New to the Parish: Esther Adegoke from Nigeria arrived in Ireland in December 2017

There was a dramatic fall in numbers claiming FGM last year, when just two cited it as their primary reason for seeking asylum, with one person successful

International Protection applicants are arriving to find themselves living on the street. But ‘at least there are no bullets’

Oil and gas explorer, led by Irish businessman Oisín Fanning, was told in November that initial funds were being transferred

Violence occurred in country’s Middle Belt state of Plateau where inter-communal conflict has claimed hundreds of lives in recent years

Alanna Quinn Idris was knocked unconscious and lost the sight in one eye in a brutal assault two years ago. The 19-year-old is unhappy at how the courts have treated her attackers

Villagers in Tudun Biri, in the state of Kaduna, gathered for Maulud celebration when a huge explosion occurred

Earlier this year, San Leon planned to take over certain assets of Nigeria’s Midwestern Oil and Gas Company, a 13 per cent shareholder in San Leon, by way of a reverse takeover

Irish organisation of Nigerian immigrants files legal case in bid to block rival group being formed

Court was justified in concluding there was no evidence of a ‘real meaningful relationship’ between the man and the three children

African country had previously been ordered to pay damages over failed gas deal

African investigative journalists play a vital role in holding their politicians to account - they should be supported, not blocked and humiliated

Priest, economist and campaigner Dr Seán Healy delivers a parting shot at the Government as he retires from his role at the head of independent think-tank Social Justice Ireland

Strong response to the coup seen as a ‘make or break moment’ for the regional bloc Ecowas