Nigeria
Keeping weapons away from terrorists in Africa
From securing pathogens in research hospitals to eliminating small arms in conflict zones, the U.S. is helping African governments protect their people.
At U.S. colleges, African students shape their future
As the number of students in sub-Saharan Africa seeking university degrees continues to rise, more students look to the United States for a college experience.
Trump welcomes Nigeria’s president to the White House
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari is the first African leader to visit the White House during the Trump presidency.
The world’s first Nigerian Olympic bobsled team
Three Nigerian-American women are making history as the first bobsled team from an African country to compete in the Winter Olympics.
World Food Prize laureate scores gains for African farmers
From humble roots, former Nigerian Agriculture Minister Akinwumi Adesina boosted crops and farmers' incomes. Now he's won the prestigious World Food Prize.
Keeping Nigerian youths from Boko Haram’s clutches [video]
The president of the American University in Nigeria brought Muslim and Christian leaders together to meet the needs of refugees from Boko Haram's terror.
2019 elections in Nigeria will be crucial
Nigeria's potential depends on good governance, the kind that responds to citizens’ needs and roots out corruption, State Department officials say.
Nigerian girls to get 3-D training
Some 6,000 Nigerian girls will get training in 3-D printing, business skills, literacy and more to help them find apprenticeships or start businesses.
Nigeria’s startups get boost from President Buhari, Facebook’s Zuckerberg [video]
Young entrepreneurs seeking ways to overcome various social challenges got the chance to win $8,000 and meet the president of Nigeria and Mark Zuckerberg.