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2 weeks ago

Nigeria appoint George to succeed Peseiro

Finidi George named head coach of Nigeria. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Jose Peseiro: Nigeria head coach departs as contract ends

Praise for Super Eagles family

Financial challenges leading to departure [ more ]

Coindesk

Nigeria Directs Entities to Identify Those Dealing Crypto With Bybit, KuCoin, OKX and Binance

Nigeria's Central Bank directs financial institutions to identify and cease transactions with Bitmex, KuCoin, OKX, and Binance. [ more ]

TechCrunch

Crypto users in Nigeria briefly lose access to Binance, Kraken and Coinbase | TechCrunch

Cryptocurrency exchanges in Nigeria faced accessibility issues due to reported restrictions by the apex bank.

The Nigerian government's recent actions aim to control the valuation of the naira by limiting access to popular crypto platforms like Binance. [ more ]

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Nigeria Blocks Access To Coinbase, Binance and Kraken As Naira Falls To Record Lows

Nigeria blocking access to major cryptocurrency exchanges like Binance, Coinbase, Kraken to stabilize naira.

Cryptocurrency platforms influencing unofficial market prices for the naira prompting government intervention. [ more ]

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1 month ago

Nigerian Binance Executive Escapes Custody, Deepening Ongoing Feud

Nigeria, with a significant Bitcoin affinity, has potential to become a major hub for the industry.

Feud between Binance and the Nigerian government could lead to broader industry crackdown. [ more ]

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Binance executives detained in Nigeria

Former US federal agent arrested in Nigeria along with Binance official

Nigeria cracking down on Binance amid cryptocurrency exchange prohibition [ more ]

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Binance to stop currency services in Nigeria amid legal dispute

Binance to discontinue currency services in Nigeria

Nigeria among largest cryptocurrency markets globally [ more ]

TechCrunch

Binance to halt naira services amid ongoing regulatory probe in Nigeria | TechCrunch

Binance to halt NGN services in Nigeria

Legal disputes intensified by regulatory actions in Nigeria [ more ]

Coindesk

Nigeria Government Demands $10B From Crypto Exchange Binance: BBC

Binance allegedly set an unofficial exchange rate contributing to economic disruption in Nigeria.

Nigeria demanded $10 billion fine from Binance for alleged illegal operations. [ more ]

Coindesk

Binance Nigeria Moved $26B Worth of Untraceable Funds in 2023, Central Bank Chief Says: Reports

Billions of untraceable crypto funds flowed through Binance in Nigeria, raising concerns about illicit activities.

Nigeria is facing a foreign exchange crisis and considering restrictions on capital outflows and crypto usage. [ more ]

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Nigerian army rescues students kidnapped two weeks ago

Nigeria army rescued kidnapped students and woman in Sokoto state. No ransom paid for the rescue operation. [ more ]

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Nigeria: Kidnappers demand $622K or they will kill 287 students

Kidnappers demand 1 billion naira ransom for the 287 school children in Nigeria

Kidnappers threaten to kill all students if their demands are not met [ more ]

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Nigeria's president sends troops to rescue more than 250 kidnapped students

President Tinubu sent troops to rescue 250 kidnapped pupils in Nigeria's northwest.

Gunmen target victims in villages and schools for ransom payments in Nigeria. [ more ]

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Nigeria abduction: At least 275 pupils missing after gunmen storm school

At least 275 pupils missing after gunmen attack school in Nigeria.

Search and rescue team deployed to find missing children. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Haller winner gives Ivorians victory in Afcon final

Sebastien Haller scored the winning goal for Ivory Coast in the Africa Cup of Nations final against Nigeria.

Ivory Coast came from behind to win the match and secure their third continental title. [ more ]

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AC Milan

AC Milan Winger In AFCON Finals As Nigeria Take On Ivory Coast For The Crown On Sunday

Nigeria and Ivory Coast will face each other in the Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday night.

Serie A players, including Samuel Chukwueze, Victor Osimhen, and Ademola Lookman, will be representing Nigeria in the final. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Afcon 2023: Kolo Toure hopes Ivory Coast beat Nigeria in final to spark party

Ivory Coast's fortunes in the Africa Cup of Nations changed after their fans protested in anger after a heavy defeat

The replacement of coach Jean-Louis Gasset with Emerse Fae was a key moment for Ivory Coast [ more ]

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Ivory Coast's Haller sets up final against Nigeria

Ivory Coast beats DR Congo to set up final against Nigeria

Sebastien Haller scores the winning goal for Ivory Coast [ more ]

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Nigeria seal crucial win over Afcon hosts Ivory Coast

Nigeria defeated Ivory Coast 1-0, taking a step closer to reaching the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations.

William Troost-Ekong scored the winning goal from a penalty spot in the 55th minute. [ more ]

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Afcon 2023: Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong dreams of lifting trophy

Nigeria and South Africa drew 1-1 in the AFCON semi-finals, with Nigeria eventually winning 4-2 on penalties.

Nigeria's goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, was the hero of the shootout, saving two penalties and winning the man of the match award. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Nigeria reach Afcon final after penalty shootout

Nigeria advances to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations after a penalty shootout win over South Africa.

The game ended 1-1 after a controversial decision by the referee to disallow a Nigeria goal and award a penalty to South Africa. [ more ]

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Lookman fires Nigeria into Afcon semi-finals

Nigeria defeats Angola 1-0 in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final.

Ademola Lookman scores the winning goal for Nigeria. [ more ]

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Nigeria beat Cameroon in last 16 after Lookman double

Nigeria defeats Cameroon 2-0 to reach the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Ademola Lookman scores both goals for Nigeria in the match. [ more ]

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BBC Sport

Afcon 2023: Can African heavyweights survive semi-finals?

Nigeria has consistently beaten South Africa in AFCoN meetings

Nigeria's defense has been strong with four consecutive clean sheets [ more ]

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Osimhen could miss Nigeria's AFCON quarterfinal

Nigeria's star striker Victor Osimhen will miss the Africa Cup of Nations semifinal match against South Africa due to an abdominal issue.

Osimhen's absence will be a big blow to Nigeria, as he has been instrumental in the team's attack. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Afcon 2023: Nigeria's Victor Osimhen 'determined' to avoid last-16 exit against Cameroon

Nigeria's progress in the tournament has been surprising.

Victor Osimhen has struggled to score goals and has received criticism.

Osimhen believes his overall contribution to the team has been positive. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Afcon 2023: Victor Osimhen asked William Troost-Ekong to take Nigeria penalty

Victor Osimhen asked William Troost-Ekong to take the match-winning penalty in Nigeria's victory over Ivory Coast

Troost-Ekong successfully took a penalty against Ghana in a previous match [ more ]

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Osimhen nets as Nigeria are held by Equatorial Guinea

Victor Osimhen's quick equalizer saved Nigeria from a shock defeat against Equatorial Guinea in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Iban Salvador scored the opening goal for Equatorial Guinea before Osimhen equalized just a minute later. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Victor Osimhen wins African player of the year award

Victor Osimhen of Nigeria has been named the 2023 African Footballer of the Year, becoming the first Nigerian to win since 1999.

Asisat Oshoala of Nigeria won the women's player of the year award for the sixth time. [ more ]

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Coindesk

Nigeria Lifting Ban on Bank Accounts for Crypto Firms Could Lead to Usage 'Surge'

The Central Bank of Nigeria reversed its prohibition on local banks and financial institutions serving crypto firms in a move that is likely to spur the use of cryptocurrencies in one of the world's fastest adopters of digital assets.

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Medicine

Nigerians struggle to find medication after GSK pull-out

The exit of GlaxoSmithKline from Nigeria has led to a shortage of medications and a spike in prices.

Patients with asthma are struggling to find affordable and effective inhalers due to the scarcity of supplies.

Foreign currency challenges have impacted the ability of pharmaceutical companies to maintain a consistent supply of medicines in Nigeria. [ more ]

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Marketing

Nigeria's top tech reviewer sketches a path to global attention | Semafor

Tech reviewer in Nigeria faces challenges due to limited access to early review units from global brands.

Success is measured by engaging with the audience and making them feel something or learn something. [ more ]

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Germany politics

Nigeria and Germany agree deal on gas and renewables DW 11/21/2023

Nigeria and Germany have agreed on a deal for Nigeria to supply more gas to Germany while Germany will invest $500 million in renewable energy projects in Nigeria.

Nigeria will export 850,000 tons of liquified natural gas (LNG) per year to Germany, increasing in future to 1.2 million tons.

Germany will also invest $500 million in renewable energy and technology projects in Nigeria. [ more ]

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Design

Africa's flourishing art scene is a smash hit at Art X

Art X is the largest art fair in West Africa, showcasing the work of Nigerian and African artists.

The art industry in Nigeria has thrived despite economic decline and political challenges.

Lagos is gradually re-emerging as an international center for art. [ more ]

BBC Sport

6 months ago

Egypt's Salah scores four as Nigeria held by Lesotho

Mohamed Salah scores four goals as Egypt win their first qualifier for the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

Nigeria held to a 1-1 draw at home by Lesotho, ranked 113 places below them. [ more ]

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1 week ago

US news

Nigeria has detained a journalist who reported on corruption in a widening crackdown

Investigative journalist Daniel Ojukwu arrested and held without charge in Nigeria, sparking concerns for press freedom and safety. [ more ]

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US news

Top Nigerian banker among 6 dead in California helicopter crash

A privately chartered helicopter crashed in California's Mojave Desert, killing all six people aboard, including a prominent Nigerian bank CEO.

The crash is currently under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board, and the cause of the crash is yet to be determined. [ more ]

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2 weeks ago

Coronavirus

Measles outbreak kills at least 42 people in northeast Nigeria

At least 42 people have died from a measles outbreak in Adamawa, Nigeria. [ more ]

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2 weeks ago

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Dating app scams see 'significant surge' in Nigeria

Dating apps scams targeting LGBTQ+ individuals are increasing in Nigeria, instigated by criminal groups known as kito to exploit sexual identities for blackmail. [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

Black Lives Matter

German police swoop on gang of foreign dating scammers

The Black Axe gang engaged in romance scams and money laundering in Germany, using a commodity-based money laundering scheme and operating under a seemingly charitable organization. [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

Black Lives Matter

Germany arrests suspected members of Nigerian dating mafia DW 04/24/2024

The Black Axe gang from Nigeria, operating in Germany, used dating scams to extort money from victims through fake identities online. [ more ]

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Two dead, dozens injured in explosion in southwest Nigeria

Explosives stored by illegal miners caused the blast in Oyo state, Nigeria.

Two people were killed and dozens injured in the blast in the city of Ibadan. [ more ]

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1 month ago

Women in technology

AMIDST P2P CLAMPDOWN, NIGERIA BITCOINERS EMPOWERS WOMEN WITH BITCOIN EDUCATION

Bitcoin community in Nigeria focused on empowering women through education and demystifying Bitcoin.

Event aimed to break down barriers to financial inclusion and empower women in Nigeria's digital economy. [ more ]

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France news

Gunmen kidnap more than 100 in latest Nigeria attacks

Gangs known as bandits are responsible for recent abductions in northwest Nigeria.

The violence caused by bandits in Nigeria has displaced around a million people, leading to mass kidnappings for ransom. [ more ]

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France news

West African bloc ECOWAS lifts sanctions against Guinea, Mali

ECOWAS eases sanctions on Guinea, Mali, and Niger under military rule.

Nigeria calls for re-examining the approach to constitutional order in ECOWAS member states. [ more ]

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France news

Africa Cup of Nations 2024 - AFCON 2024: Super Eagles fly, Leopards roar into semi-finals

DR Congo advances to the semi-finals of AFCON 2024 after defeating Guinea.

Nigeria reaches a record fifteenth AFCON semi-final with a goal from Ademola Lookman. [ more ]

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Design

Palette to paycheck: the Lagos gallery helping children make a living from their art

Young artist in Nigeria sells paintings to support his future dreams

The Children's Art Gallery in Lagos empowers young artists from low-income families [ more ]

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Design

Lagos Space Programme, the Brand Uncovering Nigeria's Queer Legacies

Lagos Space Programme is the label of Nigerian designer Adeju Thompson.

The brand incorporates both Nigerian and British fashion heritages in a contemporary visual language. [ more ]

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Nigeria school abductions: More pupils snatched as army hunts for missing

Locals in northern Nigeria feel abandoned by government amidst multiple kidnappings of school children. [ more ]

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Nigeria: gunmen kidnap 15 children in dawn raid on school

Gunmen abducted 15 pupils from a school in Nigeria in a dawn raid.

Kidnappings at schools in Nigeria are being carried out by criminal gangs seeking ransom payments. [ more ]

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Nigeria: Gunmen kidnap more than 280 school students DW 03/08/2024

Mass abduction of over 280 students in northwest Nigeria.

Kidnappings for ransom are frequent in Nigeria. [ more ]

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Health

Meningitis could be behind 'mystery illness' reports in Nigeria

The WHO linked the rumors of an 'unknown' disease outbreak in Nigeria to three meningitis deaths.

Thorough disease-surveillance systems and timely communication are crucial to prevent misinformation during outbreaks. [ more ]

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Artificial intelligence

Nigerian researcher invents AI tool to identify terrorists

The AI tool invented by Yunusa Jibrin aims to identify terrorists and their hideouts with high accuracy.

The research findings could potentially aid the Nigerian government in directing military efforts towards eliminating terrorists in the country. [ more ]

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Film

Nigerian director on his queer film and the lynching of a gay friend

Homophobia is pervasive in Nigeria despite progress in LGBTQ+ rights globally

African filmmakers face challenges in addressing taboo subjects like LGBTQ+ rights [ more ]

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Film

'Disco Boy' is a Startling French War Movie About the French Foreign Legion - Frenchly

Aleksei and Mikhail attempt to sneak into France from Belarus but Aleksei ends up in Paris alone, joining the French Foreign Legion.

Jomo leads a guerilla fight in Nigeria against oil companies, while his sister Udoka dreams of escaping their village. [ more ]

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Startup companies

Bfree, a Nigerian startup enabling lenders recover debt ethically, gets $3M backing | TechCrunch

Bfree was founded in Nigeria to introduce ethical debt recovery methods in response to aggressive retrieval techniques by digital lenders.

The startup has successfully raised $6.5 million in funding and expanded its customer base to major banks in Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria. [ more ]

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Social justice

Dozens arrested for attending gay weddings: This is how Nigeria persecutes the LGBT population

LGBT people are facing increased hostility and discrimination in Nigeria, as seen through mass detentions and arrests

The anti-LGBT law in Nigeria is being used as a tool for harassment, extortion, and suppression of democratic rights [ more ]

BBC Sport

Cameroon vs Nigeria: The making of Africa's biggest football rivalry

Cameroon has been a formidable rival for Nigeria in African football, defeating them in three different Afcon finals.

The 2000 Afcon final loss on home soil was particularly painful for Nigeria, as it went into penalties and denied them their third title. [ more ]

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AC Milan

Ismael Bennacer Heading Home As Algeria Crash Out of AFCON While Samuel Chukwueze Heads On

Ismael Bennacer was knocked out of the AFCON after Algeria lost to Mauritania 1-0.

Samuel Chukwueze has played all three games for Nigeria and will face Cameroon in the round of 16. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Nigeria reach last 16 after beating Guinea-Bissau

Nigeria defeats Guinea-Bissau 1-0 to advance in the Africa Cup of Nations.

The winning goal came from an own goal by Guinea-Bissau's Opa Sangante. [ more ]

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Writing

Writers to Watch: 10 Promising Fiction Debuts, Spring 2024

Debut fiction explores a range of themes including Native American and Igbo lore, Chinese numerology, class divisions, familial strife, and reparations.

Many of the authors in this season's slate of debut fiction have built careers in other fields before turning to writing. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Afcon 2023: Bayer Leverkusen's Victor Boniface ruled out as Nigeria suffer another injury blow

Victor Boniface has been ruled out of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) due to injury.

Terem Moffi has been called up as a replacement for Boniface.

Nigeria has a growing list of players who have been forced to miss Afcon 2023 through injury. [ more ]

New York Post

New York Knicks

How Precious Achiuwa's hoops upbringing in New York prepared him for this Knicks moment

Precious Achiuwa, a Nigerian teenager, surprised his American host with his fluent English.

Achiuwa's basketball career gained momentum after he migrated to the Bronx and was recruited by AAU coach Oz Cross. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Osimhen heads Nigeria bid for Afcon glory

Victor Osimhen leads Nigeria's array of attacking talent for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after coach Jose Peseiro named a 25-man squad for next month's tournament in Ivory Coast.

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