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EU rolls out $1.3 billion to help Nigeria diversify its economy

The European Union (EU) and its development finance institutions will provide Nigeria with 1.29 billion euros ($1.3 billion) to help Africa's most populous country diversify its economy away from oil, a document from the bloc showed on Monday.

Reuters

Joe Aribo Rangers transfer resolve to be tested as Southampton plot their move for midfielder

The Nigeria international is out of contract next summer and English Premier League sides are monitoring the situation.

Daily Record

The Nigerian gas deal, the Irish impresario and the £8bn ruling amid claims of bribery

Officials allege contract was corruptly procured by business duo behind P&ID as saga of energy project and secretive tribunal heads for high court

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Germany, Nigeria to sign accord on return of Benin Bronzes

Germany is set to sign an agreement with Nigeria that paves the way for the return of important sculptures known as the Benin Bronzes that were taken from Africa in the late 19th century

The Independent UK

Germany hands over two Benin bronzes to Nigeria

Two countries sign restitution agreement covering more than 1,000 items in German hands

The Guardian - UK

Nigeria's top judge leaves the justice system in a mess. Here's how his successor can fix it

Nigeria’s Chief Justice Tanko Muhammad has resigned in the wake of corruption allegations. President Muhammadu Buhari immediately swore in the most senior judge of the Supreme Court, Olukayode Ariwoola, as Acting Chief Justice. Justice Muhammad leaves behind a dysfunctional justice system. The Conversation Africa asked public law expert Abiodun Odusote…

The Conversation

The cost of Nigeria’s failure to qualify for Qatar World Cup 2022

Footballers, officials, fans and business owners in Qatar count their losses after their team fails to qualify.

Al Jazeera

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'Gain a child, lose a tooth': old saying holds true for women in northern Nigeria

Childbearing has an impact on the health of women, and the impact grows with the number of times a woman has been pregnant for longer than 24 weeks. Pregnancy and breastfeeding put energy demands on a woman and can cause permanent changes to a mother’s health.

The Conversation

Analysis: Nigerian state’s call to arms could spur state of anarchy

Authorities in Zamfara issued the call for self-defence as bandits continue to unleash terror across northern Nigeria.

Al Jazeera

In a Nigerian leprosy colony, residents endure stigma and neglect

There are 64 leprosy settlements across Nigeria but most are in varying states of disrepair with little to no funding.

Al Jazeera

Nigeria sells marginal oilfield licenses for $482m, ignores court

The licensing comes despite a court ruling in May, restraining Abuja from issuing licences pending a suit determination.

Al Jazeera

Glasgow to return more than 50 stolen cultural artefacts to Nigerian delegation

GLASGOW is set to host a Nigerain delegation for repatriation talks as the city looks to return cultural artefacts to descendants of their rightful…

The National (Scotland)

How Nigeria can turn its huge cashew waste into valuable citric acid

Nigeria – the sixth largest producer of cashew nuts globally – exports more than 80% of its raw cashews primarily to Vietman and India where they are processed into various consumer products such as butter, food and cosmetic ingredients.

The Conversation

Joe Aribo Rangers future latest as Premier League club drop transfer 'interest' in Nigerian

The attacker has attracted widespread interest this summer as his contract enters its final year at Ibrox, but a reunion with his former boss isn't expected to happen.

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Al Jazeera

Nigeria gets new chief justice amid ‘all-time’ low judicial trust

The new acting chief justice was a signatory to a rare complaint by Supreme Court justices against his predecessor.

The Conversation

Plastic pollution in Nigeria is poorly studied but enough is known to urge action

In recent years, the amount of plastic in the environment has become a global concern. With the world population approaching eight billion, more and more plastic and plastic-derived products are being used and discarded. An estimated 367 million tonnes (367 billion kg) of plastic were produced in 2020 alone –…

Al Jazeera

Nigeria’s chief justice resigns on health grounds

The top judge cited health concerns for his resignation which comes weeks after a rare complaint by his fellow justices.

The Guardian - UK

Women with children in UK face deportation to Nigeria and Ghana

Human rights campaigners raise range of safety concerns over planned removal of people on Home Office charter flight this week

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Nigerian state to allow individuals to carry guns against bandits

Nigeria's Zamfara state will start issuing licences to individuals to carry guns to defend themselves against armed gangs of kidnappers causing havoc in the country's northwest, the state's commissioner for information said on Sunday.

Glasgow Live

Joe Aribo transfer latest as Rangers told they could earn '£8 million' and star's preferred city suggested

The Nigerian international is heading into the final 12 months of his Light Blues contract alongside teammates Alfredo Morelos and Ryan Kent ahead of the new season.

Asharq Al-Awsat

266,824 Hajj Pilgrims Arrived in Madinah

A total of 266,824 pilgrims from across the globe have so far arrived in Madinah to perform this year’s holy Hajj pilgrimage, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Sunday. Figures from the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah showed that 215,580 pilgrims have arrived through the Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International…

Radio France Internationale

S2,EP21: Nigeria's okada ban, Sudan's mental health, & child gold mining in Zimbabwe

This week, Africa Calling podcast brings you audio-rich stories and voices from the African continent with our African correspondents. In Lagos, the okada ban is giving commuters and taxi drivers a major headache; Sudan's youth are on the streets for the revolution but it's taking a toll on their mental…

The Conversation

Nigeria's latest lithium find: some key questions answered

High-grade lithium has been discovered in Nigeria. In 2019 the total production volume of lithium, not high grade, in Nigeria reached 50 metric tons This is small compared to Zimbabwe which produced 1,200 metric tons the same year. The Conversation Africa’s Wale Fatade asked geologist Ibrahim Garba for his insights.

Nottingham Post

Nottingham Forest 'really interested' in Rangers star club are 'resigned to losing'

The Nigeria international has been one of Rangers' standout performers over recent seasons after establishing themselves as contenders in the Scotland Premiership and in Europe

The Independent UK

Nigerians blame fuel shortage on Ukraine war, fixed prices

Nigeria is grappling with widespread fuel shortages that are forcing motorists to spend hours in lines to buy gas and causing prices to surge for transportation and basic commodities

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