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Deadly Clash Between Soldiers And Extremists In Nigeria

Recent clash in Borno state highlights the persistent threat of Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria, with casualties reported.

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Eurobonds issued by African countries are popular with investors: why this isn’t good news

Eurobonds are debt instruments issued by a country in a currency different from its own. Eurobonds have risen to prominence in Africa because they have opened a window for governments to diversify their funding sources from traditional concessionary loans offered by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and foreign aid, both…

The Conversation

Death and the King’s Horseman: the return of Wole Soyinka’s enduring mystery

The Nigerian Nobel laureate’s story of a royal servant condemned to kill himself after his master’s death has lost none of its enigmatic appeal

The Guardian - UK

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Nigeria’s economy in 2025 doesn’t look bright – analyst explains why

Nigerians may be wondering whether the year 2025 will bring the “renewed hope” promised by the President Bola Tinubu administration – or whether they are in for another year of economic despair.

The Conversation

Nigerian Telecom Companies Propose 100% Tariff Hike Pending Approval From Government

Toriola explained that the proposed tariff increase is essential for the sustainability of the telecommunications industry, which has been struggling with rising operational costs.

International Business Times

Getting creative: African YouTubers and TikTokers search for ways to make it pay

The £2.4bn sector is thriving, says a new report, as online demand grows for authentic cultural content created outside the global north – but there are still challenges

The Guardian - UK

TV figures, chess shenanigans and Shakespeare’s wife – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

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Woman Fakes Her Own Kidnapping Because Of Boredom: “I’m Paying For It Now”

An influencer faked her own kidnapping out of boredom. The post Woman Fakes Her Own Kidnapping Because Of Boredom: “I’m Paying For It Now” first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Cocoa Prices Underpinned by West African Cocoa Crop Woes

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH25 ) today is up +56 (+0.49%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH25 ) is up +29 (+0.32%). Cocoa prices today added to Monday's sharp gains. Crop production concerns in West Africa are fueling fund buying of cocoa futures after some Ivory Coast and Nigerian...

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The Dutchwoman guiding the gallery of America’s most famous faces

Nigeria-born, Australia-raised, Kim Sajet is the cosmopolitan director of the National Portrait Gallery, whose collection includes 1,700 images of presidents from Washington to Trump

The Guardian - US

Cocoa Prices Soar on West African Coast Cocoa Production Concerns

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH25 ) today is up +1,193 (+11.78%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH25 ) is up +997 (+12.28%). Cocoa prices today are soaring on crop production concerns in West Africa. Some Ivory Coast and Nigerian cocoa farmers reported that cocoa trees are beginning to suffer...

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Glitzy Calabar Carnival Wraps Up Tough Year In Nigeria

Revellers dressed in glitzy, colourful costumes danced down the streets of Calabar, southern Nigeria, this weekend as giant speakers blasted out Afrobeats for one of west Africa's most prestigious carnivals.

International Business Times

Beaches, beer and a rare suspended lake … why can’t Nigeria attract more tourists?

Visitor numbers to the African country lag far behind its neighbours due to lack of infrastructure and national planning. Now some are starting to demand changes

The Guardian - UK

Nigerian Military Fighter Jet Mistakenly Bombs Civilians, Killing 10

A tragic incident in Sokoto, Nigeria where a military jet mistakenly bombed civilians, highlighting the insecurity challenges in the region.

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‘Modern slavery’: Trapped in Iraq, Nigerian women cry out for help

Nigerian women recruited to work as domestic helpers in the Middle Eastern country say they face severe abuse.

Al Jazeera

Nigeria’s celebratory ‘detty December’ turns sombre amid economic woes

Amid high inflation and soaring costs, the monthlong annual entertainment extravaganza is taking a toll on many.

The Conversation

Nigerian TikTok star Charity Ekezie uses hilarious skits to dispel ignorance about Africa

Young African voices are gaining popularity on social media the world over, using these platforms for comedy and political debate – and often for political debate that’s also funny.

The Guardian - UK

Single-use plastic will soon be banned in Nigeria – but is the country ready?

With restrictions due next month, food vendors are still using such plastics and some traders have not heard of ban

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The Independent UK

Nigerian agency 'failed completely' to clean up oil damage despite funding, leaked files say

In Nigeria, the first part of a $1 billion project to clean up Ogoniland in the Niger Delta, where there have been thousands of oil spills, was a “total failure.”

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Nigeria's Deadly Stampedes Highlight Desperation Amid Economic Crisis

Tragic stampedes in Nigeria during Christmas charity events highlight economic crisis and security concerns.

The Independent UK

Why did at least 67 people die in Christmas charity stampedes in struggling Nigeria?

Stampedes during three Christmas charity events across Nigeria have left at least 67 people dead in the past week, many of them children

Radio France Internationale

Lookman revels in journey from obscurity to African player of the year

Ademola Lookman summed it up quite neatly after collecting the trophy for best male footballer at the 2024 Confederation of African Football awards. “Four years ago my career felt down," the 27-year-old told the glitterati assembled at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakesh. "But now I’m here as the best…

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Nigeria Stampede Death Toll Rises To 32

Tragedy strikes in Nigeria as 32 individuals die in stampedes at Christmas charity events due to crowd surges amidst the cost-of-living crisis.

Dynamite News

23 dead in two crowd crushes in Nigeria

At least 23 people died in two incidents in Nigeria on Saturday as crowds, mostly women and children, scrambled for charity. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Dozens killed in deadly stampedes for Christmas gifts in Nigeria

At least four of the victims were children

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