Jun 18, 2025
USCIRF Reiterates Call for CPC Designation for Nigeria Weekend Attack on Catholic Mission Exacerbates the Religious Freedom Crisis in Africa’s Largest CountryWashington D.C. – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF…
This summary provides an overview of USCIRF's hearing "Governance in Nigeria: Foundation for Securing Freedom of Religion or Belief." Witnesses discussed religious freedom conditions throughout the country, including violence targeting religious…
Jun 20, 2025
This op-ed was originally published by Religion News Service on June 20, 2025.By USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler and Commissioner Stephen SchneckWords fail to express the sorrow felt for those who suddenly lost their lives in the Air India plane…
This report provides an update on freedom of religion or belief in Nigeria. Twelve state governments and the federal government enforce blasphemy laws, prosecuting and imprisoning individuals perceived to have insulted religion. There are currently four…
Jul 21, 2025
USCIRF Releases New Report on Religious Freedom in Nigeria Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released the following report: Nigeria Country Update - This report provides an…
Aug 18, 2025
The Nigerian federal government enforces blasphemy laws that include a penalty of up to two years’ imprisonment for acts “persons consider as a public insult on their religion.” Twelve Nigerian state governments also enforce their own…