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Special report

Nigeria at the crossroads

Nigeria is at a crossroads.

Will violence against Christians continue to escalate, or will recent efforts to reverse the cycle of violence bear fruit?

In this report, a follow up the No road home report released in 2024, Open Doors analyzes the situation for the church in Nigeria.

From regional violence to the dangers facing Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), we examine the response of the Nigerian church to ongoing violence—diving into how churches and villages are affected, who is perpetrating the violence and how the situation on the ground is evolving. The violence continues to spiral but thanks to increased awareness, changes are being made that could have a profound impact on believers.

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Frequently asked questions about Nigeria

Violence in Nigeria is largely regional.

The main groups that attack Christians in Nigeria are Boko Haram and ISWAP (Islamic State—West African Province) in the Northeast and Northwest regions and militant members of the Fulani tribe in the North Central and Middle Belt regions.