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Ukraine war diverts attention from Nigeria’s humanitarian crisis

Millions of people affected by Boko Haram’s armed campaign are in need of urgent humanitarian aid.

Al Jazeera

Frustrated Nigerians 'flee' abroad in punishing pre-election brain drain

Nnamdi Nwaogu, a 44-year-old IT worker, has packed his bags. In Lagos, Nigeria's frenetic commercial capital, galloping inflation and a plunging naira have pummeled his salary.

Reuters

Alex Iwobi wants to be a role model just like his uncle Jay-Jay Okocha

The Nigeria international is the player who has arguably flourished the most since Frank Lampard took over

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Nigeria flood death toll tops 600 as thousands evacuated

At least 603 people have lost their lives in floods this year and more than 1.3 million displaced, authorities say.

Al Jazeera

Chibok kidnappings: why it's important to listen to the survivors of Boko Haram terrorism

In 2009 a once quiet local Salafi group called Boko Haram became increasingly violent in north-east Nigeria and border communities of Niger, Chad and Cameroon. Its quest to forbid western education in the heavily Islamic region has led to the kidnapping of many school children, the slaughter of an estimated…

The Conversation

Nigeria races to assist flood victims; death toll tops 600

Officials in Nigeria say the death toll from this year's flooding has now risen to 603

The Independent UK

Flooding in Nigeria has killed more than 600 people, the government says

More than 1.3 million people have been displaced, and destroyed farmland has raised concerns about the country's food supply.

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West Africa hopes to strengthen cocoa prices with new members Cameroon, Nigeria

Unifying the cocoa sector in four West African countries could be on the cards after Cameroon and Nigeria officially applied for membership in the Côte d'Ivoire-Ghana Cocoa Initiative (CIGCI).

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Nigeria Floods Death Toll Has Passed 600

More than 600 people are now known to have perished in the worst floods in a decade in Nigeria, according to a new toll released Sunday. The disaster had also forced more than 1.3 million from their homes, said a statement by Nigeria's ministry of humanitarian affairs, released on Twitter.…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Nigeria's Zamfara state orders media to close for covering political rally

Zamfara state in northwestern Nigeria ordered five media outlets to close on Sunday after they covered a political rally for the opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP), which took place in violation of a state ban on political activities.

Reuters

COVID lockdowns in Nigeria brought the fear of crime closer to home. What communities did next

The COVID pandemic changed people’s lives in many ways. For instance, lockdowns and curfews drove people from their cities’ streets and kept many at home. Nigeria was no different.

The Conversation

Nigeria mulls next steps after court drops charges against separatist leader

Nigeria's police minister said the government was considering what steps to take on Friday after a court dropped terrorism charges against separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu on Thursday, although it did not acquit him.

Reuters

Nigerian lecturers end 8-month strike protesting conditions

Nigerian lecturers have called off their 8-month-long strike to protest their conditions

The Independent UK

Cholera vaccine to be axed from production despite WHO warning of 'turbocharged' spread

The world is facing an “unprecedented” series of deadly outbreaks from the disease, with Haiti, Syria, Lebanon, Nigeria, Malawi and Ethiopia all fighting waves now

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Death toll from Nigerian floods tops 500 - ministries

Widespread flooding has killed more than 500 people in Nigeria, left around 90,000 homes under water and blocked food and fuel supplies, two government ministries said on Friday.

WEKU

This Nigerian city has a high birth rate of twins — and no one is sure why

Twins appear to be unusually abundant in Nigeria's southwestern city of Igbo-Ora. For the past 12 years, the community has organized an annual festival to celebrate twins.

The Guardian - UK

Electricity gap: the Nigerian solar battery taking clean energy off grid

Tens of millions of people across the globe still lack basic access to electricity, affecting lives and livelihoods on a vast scale – but University of Toronto graduate Olugbenga Olubanjo is on a mission to change that

Al Jazeera

Nigeria’s university lecturers end eight-month strike

Millions of students have been at home since February 14, the latest in a long wave of nationwide strikes.

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The Independent UK

Nigerian city celebrates its many twins with annual festival

Twins appear to be unusually abundant in Nigeria’s southwestern city of Igbo-Ora

The Independent UK

Francis Uzoho: The 12 saves that almost wrote Omonia’s goalkeeper into Old Trafford legend

Manchester United 1-0 Omonia Nicosia: The Nigerian goalkeeper could not prevent victory but performed superbly to frustrate the hosts

The Independent UK

Nigerian separatist leader acquitted of terrorism charges

A Nigerian separatist leader facing terrorism charges and accused of instigating violence in the country’s southeast has been acquitted by a local court, his lawyer told the Associated Press

The Conversation

Nigeria floods: expert insights into why they're so devastating and what to do about them

Nigeria is experiencing its worst flooding in over a decade. Over 1.4 million people have been displaced, 500 have been reported dead and thousands have been injured.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt, Nigeria Seal Agreements Worth $30m

Egypt witnessed the signing of bilateral agreements and partnerships between Nigerian and Egyptian businessmen during the Egyptian-Nigerian Economic Conference. The Egyptian African Businessmen's Association (EABA) organized the conference. Chairman of the EABA Dr. Yousrey ElSharkawi said that the outcomes of the conference include promptly operating the Egyptian plastic sewage pipes…

Liverpool Echo

'Thank you' - Jay-Jay Okocha sends Alex Iwobi message to Frank Lampard and Everton

Nigeria legend Jay-Jay Okocha has praised Frank Lampard and Everton for the resurgence of his nephew Alex Iwobi

Al Jazeera

US returns Benin Bronzes stolen by British colonial forces

Thousands of Benin Bronzes are scattered in museums worldwide after being looted by Britain in the late 19th century.

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