Federal government has resumed cash payments for former
militants in the oil-rich Niger Delta, an official said. The payments
were agreed under a 2009 amnesty meant to end a wave of militant
attacks on oil and gas facilities.
However, Nigeria stopped the payments in February.
An emailed statement quoted by the Bloomberg news
agency says that President Muhammadu Buhari told the former fighters that
he appreciated their patience.
Each ex-militant is entitled to $200 (£150) a
month plus job training.
This comes as the government is dealing with a new wave of
militant activity which has damaged the country's oil sector.
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