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Nigeria counts votes after tense local elections

Vote counting was underway in Nigeria on Sunday following local elections marred by reports of violence, bribery and signs of low turnout.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 19, 2023

The woman who could be Nigeria’s first elected female governor

Aishatu Dahiru is seeking to make history as Nigeria’s first elected female governor, in Saturday’s election.

Al Jazeera · Mar 18, 2023

Nigeria electing governors after disputed presidential vote

Millions of Nigerians are heading back to the polls for gubernatorial elections after last month's disputed presidential vote

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2023

Bird flu: Nigeria is on major migratory bird routes, new strains keep appearing

Avian influenza is a highly contagious viral infection of birds, commonly called “bird flu”, which has been recurring in Nigeria since 2006. It has resulted in the loss of millions of birds and income for people who rely on the poultry industry. Nigeria is currently grappling with another outbreak which…

The Conversation · Mar 16, 2023

Nigeria had 93 million registered voters, but only a quarter voted: 5 reasons why

Nigerians went to the polls in late February to vote for a new president, as well as representatives to two houses of the federal parliament. The turnout was abysmal. There were over 93 million registered voters. But only a little over 25 million people voted. The Conversation Africa asked political…

The Conversation · Mar 16, 2023

Napoli Advances to Champions League QF for 1st Time

Napoli beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-0 on Wednesday to reach the Champions League quarterfinals for the first time in its history — and making it three Italian teams in the final eight. Victor Osimhen continued his fine scoring record with a goal in each half and Piotr Zieliński converted a penalty…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 16, 2023

Toyin Falola: 3 recent books that explain the work of Nigeria's famous decolonial scholar

Toyin Falola, distinguished professor of history, is one of Africa’s most accomplished intellectuals. Born Oloruntoyin Falola in 1953 in the Nigerian city of Ibadan, he grew up in a sprawling, polygamous household that practised Islam, Christianity and ancient Yoruba spirituality.

The Conversation · Mar 15, 2023

Arsenal star Folarin Balogun tipped to make USMNT decision in major England snub

Arsenal news as the services of Folarin Balogun become highly-contested on the international stage following his splendid season at Stade de Reims

Football London · Mar 14, 2023

Nigeria's central bank made critical mistakes that doomed the country's currency redesign

Nigeria has successfully introduced new banknotes on about 10 occasions since independence in 1960. So why has the latest attempt been so controversial and traumatic? And what measures need to be taken to avoid a future debacle?

The Conversation · Mar 14, 2023

Nigeria's old currency can be used longer amid cash crisis

Nigeria’s central bank has extended the timeline to swap out its old currency for redesigned notes after the change triggered a cash shortage

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023