Religious freedom conditions in Nigeria are poor as the government tolerates or is slow to respond to attacks by nonstate actors who kill, kidnap or threaten Christians and Muslims in the northern and Middle Belt regions. State governments have sought to restrict public displays of indigenous religious practices and rituals. Twelve states and the federal government apply Shari'a punishments to all faiths. At least four Nigerians are imprisoned on blasphemy charges.
Source: Catholic faithfuls, led by bishops, march during a protest over unending killings of Nigerians in Abuja, RUETERS / Sotunde