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Binance Faces $81.5 Billion Lawsuit In Nigeria Over Alleged Economic Harm: Report

Nigeria wants Binance to pay a total of $81.5 billion in economic damages and unpaid taxes, as per a new report. The lawsuit comes as the crypto exchange giant grapples with earlier legal complaints, including accusations of money laundering and tax evasion.

International Business Times · Feb 20, 2025

Is Nigeria in danger of a coup? What the country should do to avoid one – political analyst

African countries have had nine successful military coups since 2020. In west and central Africa, there have been at least 10 coup attempts in the same period. Those of Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, Gabon and Guinea were successful. A number of social, economic and political factors have been identified as…

The Conversation · Feb 19, 2025

Bashy, Darkoo and Odeal top winners at 2025 Mobo awards

There are two awards apiece for the UK artists, while Nigerian singer Ayra Starr also wins two at Newcastle-hosted ceremony for Black musical excellence

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2025

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Rangers defender Leon Balogun outlines Nigeria recall hopes

The Rangers veteran who won't give up on international recall hopes.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 18, 2025

Brother of British national held in Nigeria says UK has ‘turned its back’

Kingsley Kanu, brother of Indigenous People of Biafra leader Nnamdi Kanu, calls on PM to defend British citizens

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2025

London High court probes Shell over Niger Delta pollution claims

The High Court in London commenced a hearing to address allegations that the oil company Shell has polluted vast areas of the Niger Delta in Nigeria, particularly in regions traditionally claimed by the Ogoni people.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 13, 2025

'I Carry My Cross': Sub-Saharan Migrants Despair In Tunisia

Jonas spent more than a year trying to reach Tunisia after escaping ethnic violence in his native Nigeria, but rising anti-migrant sentiment and a government crackdown in the North African country have left him without help.

International Business Times · Feb 13, 2025

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How To Trade Cryptocurrency To Cash Within Minutes With Nosh

Based in the digital marketplaces of Nigeria and Ghana, Usenosh is streamlining trade for over 250,000 users with trust and transparency.

International Business Times · Feb 12, 2025

China flexes its media muscle in Africa – encouraging positive headlines as part of a soft power agenda

Every year, China’s minister of foreign affairs embarks on what has now become a customary odyssey across Africa. The tradition began in the late 1980s and sees Beijing’s top diplomat visit several African nations to reaffirm ties. The most recent visit, by Foreign Minister Wang Yi, took place in mid-January…

The Conversation · Feb 12, 2025

Online romance scams: who Nigeria and Ghana’s fraudsters are, how they operate, and why they do it

People find love in many ways and through diverse mediums. Online platforms have become popular meeting places for people looking to find intimate partners, making them a prime target for cybercriminals.

The Conversation · Feb 11, 2025

Power vacuum in west Africa’s Sahel: 3 ways China could fill the gap as west exits

With France fast losing its influence in west Africa’s Sahel region and an unpredictable US president in power, will China fill the vacuum?

The Conversation · Feb 10, 2025

How Grand Theft Auto is helping Nigerians survive rampant police abuse

‘Cops and robbers’-type online gameplay is helping young people re-enact and process real-life challenges with police.

Al Jazeera · Feb 7, 2025

Nigeria's Lithium Mining Eldorado Sparks Concerns

At an open-cast mine, Abdullahi Ibrahim Danjija carefully chisels away at a hunk of whitish rock before stuffing a sack with the pieces which break off the walls.

International Business Times · Feb 6, 2025

US health funding cuts: what Nigeria stands to lose

US president Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization is threatening funding for critical health programmes like HIV/Aids and tuberculosis in different parts of the world, including Nigeria.

The Conversation · Feb 5, 2025

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The Conversation · Feb 5, 2025

Nigeria’s Brics partnership: economist outlines potential benefits

During its 16th annual summit in Kazan, Russia, Brics – a group of emerging economies determined to act as a counterweight to the west and to whittle down the influence of global institutions – invited Nigeria and eight other countries to join it as “partner” countries. Nigeria formally accepted the…

Sports Illustrated · Feb 5, 2025

50 Greatest African Players of All Time

The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations came to a close on Friday, as Algeria prevailed over Senegal with a 1-0 victory, so now seems like a perfect opportunity to

The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2025

Flies in hospital wards may be spreading drug-resistant bacteria to patients

Scientists in Nigeria found the insects carry infections resistant to last-resort antibiotics, adding to fears about superbugs

International Business Times · Feb 4, 2025

Lack Of Regional Cooperation Hampering Lake Chad Jihadist Fight

Lack of military coordination and tension among countries in Africa's Lake Chad region are hindering efforts to end a more than decade-long jihadist insurgency, according to local officials and security sources.

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The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2025

‘There is nothing here’: the island left behind by Lagos’s economic boom

Politicians in Nigeria hope the country’s largest city will one day look like Dubai, but on nearby Refuge Island people live without electricity

Nigeria In Talks To Restart Oil Production In Ogoniland

Nigerian government considers resuming oil production in Ogoniland post-Shell's exit, facing environmental concerns and community engagement.

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2025

Nigeria moves to restart oil production in vulnerable region after Shell sells much of its business

The Nigerian government is in talks with local communities to restart oil production in a region that’s previously suffered environmental damage after oil giant Shell’s sale of its onshore business in the country

The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2025

Tiny Nigerian museum marking a forgotten British invasion pushes for recognition

Museum in Koko, Niger Delta, commemorates important exiled merchant prince Nanna Olomu – but it has no cooling and a termite issue

The Conversation · Jan 30, 2025

Nigeria’s plastic bottle collectors turn waste into wealth: survey sheds light on their motivation

Plastic waste in Nigeria presents a dual challenge: cleaning up environmental pollution, and tapping into its economic potential.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2025

The Long Wave: Poet Caleb Femi’s tender ode to Black nightlife in London

The British Nigerian writer’s beautiful new collection captures the spirit and importance of house parties. Plus, remembering Toni Morrison’s oeuvre

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2025

‘I was told books don’t sell here. I knew that wasn’t true’: the English teacher shaking up Nigeria’s publishing scene

After a brush with death pushed Othuke Ominiabohs to self-publish his novels, he realised there was a gap in the market for fresh African writing

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