Monday, March 8, 1999 Published at 13:35 GMT
World: Africa Nigeria elections: Special report
Full coverage from BBC News Online of Nigeria's landmark elections in February 1999
Democracy returns Lagos Correspondent Barnaby Phillips reflects on how democracy returned to Africa's most populous nation - albeit in a far from perfect form.
Win for Obasanjo General Olusegun Obasanjo officially wins
Nigeria's presidential election (March 1st)
Africa's ailing giant With an oil-rich economy and powerful army, Nigeria has long sought a
leading role on the continent: Antony Goldman on the obstacles to its aspirations.
End of an era The death of Nigeria's military strongman Sani Abacha in June 1998 heralded the start of an uncertain period for Nigerians: Mark Doyle witnessed the changes taking shape.