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Jan 11, 2016

Nigeria’s oil revenue crunch

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Aaron Sayne and Aubrey Hruby</span>

As oil prices fall to their lowest in decades, Nigeria's oil revenue has plummeted nearly $2 billion since the start of 2014. What is the impact of falling oil prices and increased competition on the economy and stability in Nigeria?

Africa Corruption

In the News

Jan 6, 2016

Lilley: Book Review: Boko Haram: Nigeria’s Islamist Insurgency by Virginia Comolli

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Kelsey Lilley</span>

Africa Center Associate Director Kelsey Lilley writes a book review for The Journal of the Middle East and Africa on Boko Haram: Nigeria’s Islamist Insurgency by Virginia Comolli:

Nigeria

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Jan 1, 2016

Pham on Boko Haram’s Deadly Year

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >J. Peter Pham</span>

NBC News quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on the increasing number of attacks carried out by Boko Haram against Nigeria and neighboring countries throughout 2015:

Nigeria

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Dec 13, 2015

Pham on Corruption in Nigeria’s Arms Race

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >J. Peter Pham</span>

The Nation quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on corruption in Nigeria’s government and the misallocation of millions from the nation’s defense and security budget:

Nigeria

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Dec 9, 2015

Pham on the Nigerian Armed Forces

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >J. Peter Pham </span>

The Nation quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on the current status of the Nigerian military:

Nigeria

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Nov 18, 2015

Pham on Corruption Allegations in Nigeria

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >J. Peter Pham</span>

Foreign Policy quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on the allegations that former Nigerian National Security Advisor Sambo Dasuki stole more than $2 billion from Nigeria’s defense budget of $6 billion:

Nigeria

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Oct 23, 2015

Pham on Boko Haram and the US Role in Africa

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >J. Peter Pham</span>

Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham joins Secure Freedom Radio to discuss Boko Haram and the US role in regional security and military action in Africa:

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New Atlanticist

Oct 15, 2015

Walking a Fine Line in the War Against Boko Haram

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Ashish Kumar Sen</span>

The United States will have to balance the need to deal with regional threat and limited resources, says Atlantic Council’s J. Peter Pham As it steps into the war against Boko Haram, the Obama administration will have to balance the need to deal with the regional threat posed by the Islamist militants and the very […]

Nigeria

Event Recap

Sep 30, 2015

Salon Dinner Discussion with African Development Bank President

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Africa Center </span>

On Wednesday, September 30, the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center hosted an exclusive dinner discussion with Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank, in New York City. After a welcome by Atlantic Council Treasurer and Executive Committee Member Brian C. McK. Henderson, Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham introduced Adesina, noting that his background—coming […]

Africa Economy & Business

In the News

Aug 29, 2015

Pham on the Death of Nigerian Ambassador Adefuye

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >J. Peter Pham</span>

Foreign Policy quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on his memories with and the accomplishments of Nigerian Ambassador to the United States Adebowale Ibidapo Adefuye, in light of his recent death: 

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