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What I learned about eco-anxiety after listening to the climate stories of 1,000 people from around the world

Six out of nine planetary boundaries for the liveable environmental niche are crossed, as North America and parts of Asia bake, Nigeria and Brazil flood, and Filipinos flee homes buffeted by another intense typhoon. I am thus worried about the people who are not feeling worried about the state of…

The Conversation

Nigerian farmers lack insurance: payouts triggered by weather data offer a solution

Agriculture is hugely important to Nigeria. It makes up about a quarter of the country’s economy, and almost half of the population are smallholder farmers. Most farm on less than 10 hectares of land.

The Conversation

Dam Overflow Sparks New Crisis In Insurgency-hit Nigerian City

Flood water from an overflowing dam has destroyed thousands of homes in Maiduguri, the capital city of Borno state in northeast Nigeria, with emergency officials fearing the situation could get worse.

International Business Times

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Dam collapse in Nigeria sweeps deadly reptiles into flooded communities

Officials in northeastern Borneo say that a dam collapse has unleashed severe flooding that has prompted evacuations and has swept deadly reptiles from a zoo into communities in the area

The Independent UK

Luton confirm signing of former Chelsea and Nigeria winger Victor Moses on free transfer

The winger made 38 appearances for Nigeria before retiring from international football in 2018

Evening Standard

Former Chelsea winger Victor Moses makes surprise return to English football

The Nigerian had been a free agent having left Spartak Moscow after four years in Russia

The Independent UK

Fuel tanker explosion in Nigeria kills dozens

In tonight's edition, a fuel tanker collides head on with a truck carrying passengers and cattle in northern Nigeria, killing at least 48 people. Also, at least four people died off the coast of Senegal after their boat sank as they tried to get to Europe. And eight thousand churches…

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Fuel Tanker Explosion In Nigeria Kills At Least 59

A fuel tanker exploded after colliding with a truck carrying passengers and cattle in northern Nigeria, killing at least 59 people, a rescue agency said on Monday.

International Business Times

Rating agencies and Africa: the absence of people on the ground contributes to bias against the continent – analyst

Rating agency Fitch recently warned that the rapid spread of the mpox virus in sub-Saharan Africa could add to the fiscal pressures many countries in the region are already experiencing.

The Conversation

Deadly Fuel Tanker Collision In Nigeria Kills Dozens

Tragic fuel tanker collision in Nigeria claims 48 lives, including cattle, prompting search and rescue efforts in Agaie, Niger state.

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Nigerian households use a range of energy, from wood to solar – green energy planning must account for this

Low and middle-income countries generally lack access to renewable energy and rely excessively on traditional fuels like firewood and charcoal. In these countries, 2.6 billion people depend mainly on polluting fossil fuels (for electricity) and traditional biomass fuels (such as wood or charcoal for cooking) to meet their daily energy…

The Conversation

Nigerian brothers whose sextortion plot led to death of Michigan teen get 17 years

Mother of Jordan DeMay, 17, who died in 2022, says: ‘While no sentence will bring him back, it does give some justice’

The Guardian - US

Nigeria Government Reassures Public Of Sufficient Petrol Supply Amidst Fuel Price Concerns

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources Heineken Lokpobiri said the government wanted to make it clear it was not controlling petrol prices because the sector was deregulated, and added they were working hard to quickly resolve the situation, following which the prices will stabilize.

International Business Times

2 Nigerian brothers sentenced for sextortion that led to teen's death

Two brothers from Nigeria have been sentenced to 17 1/2 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to sexually extorting teenage boys and young men across the U.S., including a 17-year-old from Michigan who took his own life

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Victor Osimhen sends first message since Chelsea transfer collapse after joining Galatasaray

Nigeria star was a target for the Blues late into transfer Deadline Day

France 24

Nigerian powerlifter Esther Nworgu powers through injury to lift Paralympic silver

Nigeria continues to raise the bar for the continent's powerlifters. We speak to Ester Nworgu, who claimed silver at the Paralympic Games in Paris – despite dislocating her shoulder just days before her event. Also in this edition, we go to Beijing, where African leaders have gathered for a high-stakes…

The Independent UK

Victor Osimhen joins Galatasaray on loan after signing new deal at Napoli

The Nigeria striker was a target for Chelsea and Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli during the summer transfer window.

The Independent UK

Boko Haram militants on motorcycles attacked a Nigerian village, killing over 100, residents say

Residents in northeastern Nigeria say at least 100 villagers were killed when suspected Boko Haram Islamic extremists opened fire on a market, on worshippers and in people’s homes

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International Business Times

Fuel Scarcities, Price Hike Deepen Nigerian Frustrations

After sleeping overnight in a line of cars waiting for fuel, Nigerian taxi driver Oluwashina Ilesanmi had to calculate how much a sudden petrol price increase cut into his earnings.

Top News

Christians In Nigeria Facing Unrelenting Persecution And Displacement

Learn about the alarming persecution of Christians in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa, urging global intervention to protect religious freedoms.

Al Jazeera

Virus hunters: The scientists tracking deadly diseases in tough conditions

Amid threats from mpox and new unknown viruses, how do epidemiologists track pathogens before a health crisis begins?

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