Nigeria

170 million people
1,280 USD GNI (PPP)
Internet:
Partly Free
Press:
Partly Free
Partly Free

Population and GNI data source

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FREEDOM AT ISSUE BLOG

Gold Stars and Demerits in the Struggle for Democracy

April 6, 2015

Freedom at Issue highlights those who have contributed to the promotion or strengthening of democracy, and those who have set back the cause of freedom.
Press Releases

Nigeria's Presidential Election Hopeful Sign for Nigerian Democracy

March 31, 2015

Freedom House issued the following statement in response to the election of Muhammadu Buhari as president of Nigeria — the first presidential candidate to defeat an incumbent.
FREEDOM AT ISSUE BLOG

5 Things to Know about the Nigerian Elections

March 25, 2015

By Africa Team Staff

Nigeria’s general elections are scheduled for Saturday, March 28. The following are five things to keep in mind as the date approaches.
Press Releases

Freedom in the World 2015: Freedom declines for ninth year

January 28, 2015

More aggressive tactics by authoritarian regimes and an upsurge in terrorist attacks contributed to a disturbing decline in global freedom in 2014. 

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Experts

Vukasin Petrovic

Senior Director for Program Strategy, Development and Learning and Director for Central, East and West Africa Programs


Issues: 
Civil Society, Elections, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights
Regions: 
Sub-Saharan Africa

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Freedom in Sub-Saharan Africa 2007

Freedom House released an analysis of democracy in sub-Saharan Africa showing that the region has experienced notable increases in freedom over the past generation, although more setbacks than gains were seen in 2006.

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