Nigeria counterterrorism efforts receive U.S. military support as American advisers arrive to help combat Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province attacks.

The authorities say a growing number of citizens are being illegally recruited to fight elsewhere.

Another possibility is Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin ( JNIM ), a group linked to al-Qaeda that has been active in the Sahel and across the border in Benin. It formally announced its presence in Nigeria in October with an attack in Kwara state. More recently, new militant groups have emerged in the forests along the Benin border (see map).

The Super Eagles' appeal against DR Congo is reaching its conclusion… What will FIFA decide?Nigeria - RDC/ @x.com/destinmvula40/The Nigerian Football Federation is anxiously awaiting the final

Local officials said at least 162 people died in the Tuesday attack and said the victims in the Muslim-majority villages of Woro and Nuku in Kwara state were targeted for refusing extremist ideology. The gunmen razed homes and looted shops.

Americans will train local forces, but won’t see combat, officials say.

The upcoming trip will be Nigeria's first state visit to Britain in 37 years

Market observers said the narrowing spread between the official and parallel market rates could help improve confidence in the naira