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Africa's demand for cooling systems is expanding. But regulating the industry is a struggle

Due to warmer temperatures and increasing urbanization, the market for cooling systems is expanding in Africa

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2024

Meta Takes Down 63,000 Instagram Accounts In Sextortion Crackdown

Meta Takes Down 63,000 Instagram Accounts In Sextortion Crackdown

Meta takes action against sextortion scams originating from Nigeria, removing thousands of accounts and introducing tools to protect users. Collaboration w...

Top News · Jul 24, 2024

Meta Takes Down 63,000 Facebook Accounts In Nigeria

Meta Takes Down 63,000 Facebook Accounts In Nigeria

Meta removes 63,000 Facebook accounts in Nigeria involved in sextortion scams, targeting minors and adults. New tools on Instagram aim to protect young use...

Top News · Jul 24, 2024

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Meta takes down thousands of Facebook accounts running sextortion scams from Nigeria

Meta says it has removed about 63,000 accounts engaging in financial sextortion scams — along with Facebook groups and pages that were trying to organize, recruit and train new scammers

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2024

How to watch the 2024 Olympic football matches online or on TV

Here's how you can watch the 2024 Olympic football tournament matches, which are currently underway.

WhatToWatch · Jul 23, 2024

11 million Nigerian children are going hungry: how this hurts their health and what needs to be done

Unicef, the UN agency for children, reported in June 2024 that around 11 million Nigerian children were experiencing severe child food poverty.

The Conversation · Jul 23, 2024

From fallout to triumph: How Nigeria stunned the world to win Olympic gold in 1996

Nigeria were in crisis and little was expected of them at the 1996 Olympics - only for the Super Eagles to dig deep and achieve immortality

FourFourTwo · Jul 23, 2024

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Nigerian Legislators Investigate Alleged Contaminated Fuel Importation

Nigerian Legislators Investigate Alleged Contaminated Fuel Importation

Nigerian legislators investigate alleged contaminated fuel importation, sparking tensions between refinery and regulator.

Top News · Jul 23, 2024

Nigerian artist seeks world record for largest hand-drawn artwork

Nigerian artist seeks world record for largest hand-drawn artwork

Nigerian artist Fola David is seeking the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the world's largest drawing by an individual. His massive artwork, spanning an impressive 1,050 square metres, surpassed the previous record of 629.98 square metres held by Ravi Soni from India. David is now waiting for his achievement to…

France 24 · Jul 22, 2024

Lawmakers in Nigeria try to resolve rift between authorities and Africa's richest man

Lawmakers in Nigeria try to resolve rift between authorities and Africa's richest man

Nigerian legislators have begun an investigation into the alleged importation of contaminated fuel into the country, part of efforts to resolve issues causing a rift between an oil refinery owned by Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote and the industry regulator

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2024

Nigeria’s chronic power shortages: mini grids were going to crack the problem for rural people, but they haven’t. Here’s why

Nigeria’s chronic power shortages: mini grids were going to crack the problem for rural people, but they haven’t. Here’s why

Electricity is a scarce commodity in Nigeria. With just over 4,000 megawatts supplying nearly 220 million people, the electricity access deficit stands at about 40% nationwide. The picture looks even darker in rural areas. There, 73% of the population is off the power grid.

The Conversation · Jul 21, 2024

Nigeria Fines Meta 0 Million For Data Violations

Nigeria Fines Meta 0 Million For Data Violations

Nigeria imposes 0 million fine on Meta for data protection violations on Facebook and WhatsApp.

Top News · Jul 19, 2024

Nigerian President To Hike Minimum Wage As Living Costs Rise

Nigerian President To Hike Minimum Wage As Living Costs Rise

Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu agreed on Thursday to more than double the monthly minimum wage to 70,000 naira ($43) as the country struggles with a severe cost of living crisis.

International Business Times · Jul 18, 2024

Corruption hurts businesses but digital tools offer the hope of fighting it, say manufacturers in Ghana and Nigeria

Corruption hurts businesses but digital tools offer the hope of fighting it, say manufacturers in Ghana and Nigeria

Technology has changed the way the world does business. Mobile and digital payment platforms, blockchain, cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) tools have all driven innovations in recent years. They allow businesses of all sizes to become more efficient and reach new markets.

The Conversation · Jul 16, 2024

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The Conversation · Jul 16, 2024

Suicide bombings in Nigeria: tactic is back after a four-year break – security researcher offers 3 possible reasons

Nigeria’s first suicide bombing since 2020 took place in June 2024 with four coordinated attacks that killed at least 30 people.

The Conversation · Jul 15, 2024

Pregnant Nigerian women need faster access to hospitals – technology helped us calculate travel times

Nigeria contributes 28% of the 280,000 maternal deaths and about 10% of almost two million stillbirths that occur annually across the globe.

International Business Times · Jul 13, 2024

Nigeria School Exam Day Turns Into Disaster

After her early morning class ended, 16-year-old Nigerian student Chidera Denis was waiting to join classmates for end-of-term exams.

Evening Standard · Jul 12, 2024

Several students killed and over 100 trapped after school collapse in Nigeria

A number of children have died and more than 100 others are trapped after a school building collapsed in central Nigeria.

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Top News · Jul 12, 2024

School Collapse In Nigeria Traps Dozens, Dozens Feared Dead

Tragic school collapse in Nigeria prompts rescue efforts, highlighting structural safety concerns and recurring building collapse issues.

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2024

Dozens of students killed and more than 100 trapped after school building collapses in Nigeria

A two-story school has collapsed during morning classes in north-central Nigeria, trapping about 120 students and teachers, and setting off a frantic search for those in the rubble

International Business Times · Jul 12, 2024

Nigeria School Collapse Kills At Least 16 Students

At least 16 students were killed on Friday when a school in central Nigeria collapsed on pupils taking exams, according to an AFP correspondent.

The Conversation · Jul 12, 2024

Wole Soyinka at 90: writer and activist for justice

Akinwande Oluwole Soyinka, the legendary African author and activist, is proof of what words and acts can achieve in the struggle for justice and human rights. Soyinka, aged 90, embodies unrelenting activism and literary excellence.

Al Jazeera · Jul 11, 2024

China’s economic influence more welcome in poorer countries, poll finds

Thailand holds most positive views of China, followed by Nigeria, Kenya and Tunisia, Pew survey shows.

France 24 · Jul 10, 2024

UK-Rwanda migrant deal ‘did not stipulate return of funds’

In tonight's edition: Kigali says that a refund is not on the table now that the UK's new PM, Keir Starmer, has scrapped the controversial deportation plan. Hundreds of millions of pounds have already been spent building homes as planned. Meanwhile, a deal signed between Benin and Nigeria in May…

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2024

Nigerian film star addresses backlash after ‘causing arrest of innocent social media user’

‘I have only exercised my democratic rights,’ Nollywood star said after facing criticism

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