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170 million people

1,280 USD GNI (PPP)

Internet:

Partly Free

Press:

Partly Free

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Freedom Alert

Bombing of Nigerian Newspaper Offices Condemned by Freedom House

Apr 26 2012 - 5:30pm

Freedom House condemns the April 26 bombing attacks on several newspaper offices in Nigeria that have reportedly left at least seven people dead and 26 injured.

Issues:

Media Freedom

Regions:

Sub-Saharan Africa

Freedom Alert

Freedom of Information Bill Signed Into Law

May 31 2011 - 7:00pm

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan signed into law the Freedom of Information Bill on Saturday, May 28. The law promotes transparency and accountability in government, giving citizens access to public records and government agencies seven days to produce the information requested.

Issues:

Freedom of Association, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights Defense, Internet Freedom, Media Freedom

Regions:

Sub-Saharan Africa, 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.

Issues:

Democratic Governance

Regions:

Sub-Saharan Africa

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