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.
 | Our response to Nigeria bomb attacks At least 38 people have died in a car bombing in the northern Nigerian city of Kaduna over Easter, and several people were reported injured following a second attack in Jos. |
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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. |
 | 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. |
 | CAFOD supports communities affected by the latest violence in Jos Less than two months after the 17 January 2010 violence erupted in Jos, Nigeria, in which hundreds of people lost their lives, Jos once again faced the horror of mindless violence. |
