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‘I’m literally a superstar!’: the irresistible confidence of Nigerian singer-songwriter Ayra Starr

Moving around a lot as a child taught the 22-year-old to listen and absorb myriad musical influences. Now she’s combined them into a Grammy-nominated cocktail of R&B and Afrobeats and is ready to conquer Glasto

The Guardian - UK

OPINION - West African food is having a moment in London while Nigeria is in need — it deserves our support

If I were to tell you that 2024 has already been a hugely significant year for West African food, then where would your mind immediately turn? Might it be Chishuru? The whirling firecracker of a West End restaurant where brilliant, Nigerian-born autodidact Adejoké Bakare (recently named Chef of the Year…

Evening Standard

Nigeria’s cholera outbreaks: why they happen and are so hard to control

On 9 June 2024 the Lagos State government declared a cholera outbreak. Three days later, it announced that 324 suspected cases had been reported in the state, including 15 people who died and 40 who were discharged after treatment. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention reported that as…

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Terror attacks and kidnappings spread in Nigeria: why Lagos could be a target

Crimes that were previously associated with Nigeria’s northern region – like kidnapping for ransom and terrorism – appear to be spreading to the south-west region, including Lagos. Adewumi Badiora, an urban and community safety researcher, outlines urgent steps that must be taken to keep banditry and insecurity out of Lagos.

The Conversation

Nigeria keeps building airports – but where are the passengers?

Proliferation of airport projects is at odds with concentration of air passenger traffic

The Guardian - UK

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin could soon launch Nigeria's 1st-ever space tourist

A Nigerian could soon make it to space for the first time ever, via Jeff Bezos' aerospace company Blue Origin.

Space

U.S. lawmakers turn up the heat over Nigeria's unlawful detention of Binance exec

U.S. lawmakers visited former IRS Special Agent Tigran Gambaryan in the Nigerian prison where he has suffered malaria and pneumonia.

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Everton Women set to sign Toni Payne and Inma Gabarro from Sevilla

Everton are set to sign the Nigeria forward Toni Payne and the Spain midfielder Inma Gabarro, both from Sevilla

The Guardian - UK

Nigeria Denies Claims Of Poor Quality Healthcare For Binance Executive Gambaryan

Nigeria has denied claims that jailed Binance compliance chief Tigran Gambaryan wasn't provided access to quality healthcare after two U.S. representatives visited the former IRS agent in a Nigerian prison.

International Business Times

My Father’s Fable review – a slick delve into identity and complicated family relationships

After her father’s death, Peace unexpectedly discovers the existence of a half-brother in Nigeria. Who is he? And why did her father never mention him?

The Guardian - UK

Your wig could be poisoning you: study finds pesticides and other toxic chemicals in synthetic hair in Nigeria

Well-groomed hair is a symbol of beauty for many black African women. Natural hair requires special care and attention, though, which can be time consuming. Wigs (human or synthetic hair), weave-ons and other artificial hair extensions offer women an alternative to their natural hair.

The Conversation

It was meant to be a Christian utopia. Now this Nigerian community is helpless against rising seas

The coastal Nigerian community of Ayetoro has been nicknamed “Happy City,” founded decades ago as a Christian utopia

The Independent UK

Jihadi Fighters Settle In Northwestern Nigeria From Sahel Region

Jihadi fighters from the Sahel region have migrated to northwestern Nigeria, raising security concerns in Kainji Lake National Park. The presence of armed ...

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Jihadi Fighters Settle In Northwestern Nigeria, Threatening Wildlife

Discover how jihadi fighters from the Sahel region have migrated to northwestern Nigeria, posing security threats in Kainji Lake National Park.

The Conversation

Nigeria’s mountain streams are a haven for special creatures – they need protection

Nigeria has many freshwater ecotourism attractions. Among them are the Ikogosi warm spring, the Osun-Osogbo river, and the Olumirin, Owu, Arinta and Ekor waterfalls.

Al Jazeera

As big pharma exits Nigeria, asthma patients face spiralling costs

Price of asthma inhalers has more than doubled amid scarcity and added costs after GSK exited Nigerian market in 2023.

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‘This goes beyond the church’: the Nigerian women in a sisterhood of millions

While conflict has divided communities, a fellowship of married women offers everything from loans to spiritual guidance

USA Today Sports Media Group

Led by ex-Giant Osi Umenyiora, NFL Africa expands to Nigeria

Retired New York Giants great Osi Umenyiora has helped lead NFL Africa into Nigeria, where Bobby Okereke and Kayvon Thibodeaux are helping.

The Conversation

How to avoid being hacked: start by upping your password game – ‘12345’ doesn’t cut it

If you type the term “password cyberattack” into Google News, the results will show just how often cyber criminals are getting hold of important data belonging to companies and individuals. Weak passwords are a big part of the problem. For instance, in 2023 technology security firm Nordpass reported that “123456”…

The Guardian - UK

‘A lingering taste of coconut and vanilla’: how Nigerians reclaimed ‘moonshine’ palm spirit

On an eco resort near Lagos, distilled palm sap outlawed by colonial authorities is making a comeback

The Independent UK

Nigeria bets on a new $2.25B World Bank loan to support reforms that have resulted in hardship

The World Bank has approved a $2.25 billion loan for Nigeria to shore up revenue and back economic reforms that have contributed to the worst cost-of-living crisis in many years for Africa’s most populous country

The Conversation

Mental health services are scarce in Nigeria but there’s a huge need: what we learnt from callers to a hotline

Emergency hotlines have a crucial role to play in improving access to mental health services, particularly in countries where these services are in short supply.

International Business Times

Nigeria's Dyed Cloth Traders Feel Heat From China, Inflation

Despite the rain pelting Balogun market in Lagos, Ajoke takes her time choosing the tie-dye fabric known as adire that she wants to give as a gift.

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