Nigeria
Despite natural resources such as oil, tin, iron and coal, more than 70% of Nigeria’s population lives on less than $1 per day. Many still don’t have access to basic needs such as health, water and sanitation, and education
Since returning to democratic rule in 1999, there have been numerous, often unpredicted, violent clashes due either to ethnic and religious tensions, or access to resources such as land.
The Niger Delta region is an area of ongoing conflict, often highlighted in the media due to the kidnapping of foreign nationals working for oil companies.
Thousands have either died or been forced to flee their homes – often to neighbouring countries or to camps.
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As the world rushes to buy the perfect gift, CAFOD's Theology Programme Advisor reflects on the best kind of presents, and the true meaning of Christmas. |
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Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Jos promotes cooperation in the everyday and normal aspects of living as the best way of overcoming conflict. |
 | Campaigns success as David Cameron calls on the EU to open up the books CAFOD is delighted that the Prime Minister has spoken out in support of vital legislation requiring oil, gas and mining companies to open up their books on the payments they make to developing countries. |
 | Women and interfaith relations Sr Kathleen McGarvey, sister of Our Lady of the Apostles teaches inter-religious relations at the seminary in Kaduna,Nigeria. She has a PhD in women’s movements in Islam and Christianity focusing particularly on Northern Nigeria. |
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Bishop John Danbinta, Anglican Bishop of the Diocese of Gusau (Kaduna) Northern Nigeria, highlights problems of corruption and the weakness of the Nigerian State, his experience of Sharia law and how some challenges in the worldwide Anglican Communion have affected relations between Anglicans and Muslims in Nigeria. . |
