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Rockets proudly host NBA’s first Nigerian Heritage Night as Olajuwon, Udoka take part

Hakeem Olajuwon, Ime Udoka, and Chiney Ogwumike were part of Houston’s inaugural Nigerian Heritage Night, which was the first held by any NBA team.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Attacks kill at least 160 people in central Nigeria

Armed groups have killed at least 160 people in central Nigeria in a series of attacks on villages, local government officials said.

Radio France Internationale

Attacks Kill At Least 160 People In Central Nigeria

Armed groups have killed at least 160 people in central Nigeria in a series of attacks on villages, local government officials said on Monday.

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Armed groups kill 113 people in series of attacks across central Nigeria

Nigerian authorities say armed groups known as ‘bandits’ hit 20 communities and injure more than 300 people.

Al Jazeera

More than 100 killed in central Nigeria during attacks by military gangs

More than a hundred people have been killed in central Nigeria in a series of attacks on villages, local government officials said Monday.

France 24

Nigerian national arrested from Bengaluru for defrauding woman of ₹18 lakh in Kalpetta

A Nigerian national was arrested from Bengaluru for swindling a woman in Kalpetta of ₹18 lakhs by promising her a work visa to Canada

The Hindu

Nigerian Central Bank Uplifts Crypto Trading Ban, Liberates Cryptocurrency Market!

Get ready to ride the Bitcoin wave in Nigeria as the central bank reverses its ban on cryptocurrency trading, opening up exciting opportunities for digital...

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Party paupers: Nigeria’s financial crisis puts the brakes on ‘Detty December’ celebrations

Lagos loves to wine, dine and dance in the month leading up to Christmas, but soaring prices and rampant inflation mean would-be revellers are staying home

The Guardian - UK

Cyriel Dessers named in provisional Nigeria squad for African Cup of Nations

Cyriel Dessers named in the provisional Nigeria squad for the African Cup of Nations.

The National (Scotland)

Feted abroad, ignored in Nigeria: The story of Mami Wata’s voyage to Oscars

The film, a black-and-white fantasy thriller inspired by West African folklore, is Nigeria’s third entry for the Oscars.

Al Jazeera

Nigeria Economic Crisis Dampens Christmas Spirit

Lining up, they receive some rice, dried beans and other basic foodstuffs, whose soaring prices have left millions in Nigeria facing a bleak Christmas.

International Business Times

Nigeria slashes transport fees during the holidays to ease some of the pain of austerity measures

Nigeria’s leader has slashed the fees during the holiday season for several public transport routes in half and offered free train rides, hoping to temporarily ease some of the economic hardship caused by his government’s austerity measures

The Independent UK

Nigeria's plantain wine: a traditional drink with huge economic potential

Agadagidi, a wine made from plantain, is a popular drink at festive occasions in Nigeria. But it’s not always of a high quality.

The Conversation

Takeaways on AP's investigation into cocoa coming from a protected Nigerian rainforest

As the world’s demand for chocolate grows, farmers in Nigeria are moving into protected areas of a forest reserve that's home to endangered species like African forest elephants

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Cocoa grown illegally in a Nigerian rainforest heads to companies that supply major chocolate makers

As the world’s demand for chocolate grows, farmers in Nigeria are moving into protected areas of a forest reserve that’s home to endangered species like African forest elephants

Al Jazeera

Coups, climate and cost of living: Key issues that shaped 2023 in Africa

It was a year full of high-stakes geopolitical drama and economic crises for Africa.

Radio France Internationale

France's TotalEnergies to invest billions in Nigeria

French energy giant TotalEnergies is ready to invest $6 billion (5.5 billion euro) over several years in Nigeria's oil and energy industry, especially in gas and offshore projects.

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Biggest upsets in World Cup history

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The Conversation

Nollywood set new highs in 2023: here are four of my favourite films of the year

The Nigerian film industry, popularly known as Nollywood, was once seen as a mass producer of poor quality “home videos”. It’s now become known for increasingly slick films that are able to attract big budgets and compete at film festivals across the world.

The Conversation

Nigeria's flamboyant aso ebi dressing style is popular - but it's become a financial burden

Aso ebi – “family uniform” – is the Yoruba custom of people dressing alike for social events. The custom is rooted in kinship (ebi), an important aspect of Yoruba social life since precolonial times in what’s now south-west Nigeria.

The Conversation

Black Ghosts: Noo Saro-Wiwa's new book is a powerful reflection on Africans in China

Noo Saro-Wiwa is a celebrated Nigerian-born travel writer. Her latest book is Black Ghosts. It explores, with candour and compassion, the lives of several African economic migrants living in China, a group of people who are key to trade between the continents. As a scholar of African travel writing and…

WhatToWatch

How to watch AFCON 2023: live stream the tournament around the world

Learn everything you need to know to watch the Africa Cup of Nations football tournament, running from January 13 – February 11.

Evening Standard

Chelsea unperturbed by Victor Osimhen's new contract as release clause sets price for summer raid

Napoli set to tie Nigerian striker down to extension but Blues remain confident of pulling off major deal to bolster frontline

Al Jazeera

Finding a fix: Nigerian women lead drive to upcycle plastics

In Nigeria, where plastic pollution is still a huge problem, there is a rise of women-led schemes focused on fixes.

Tom’s Guide

AFCON 2023 live streams: How to watch Africa Cup of Nations online from anywhere, teams, fixtures, latest news, song, mascot

Watch AFCON 2023 live streams from anywhere for the Africa Cup of Nations football tournament with Senegal, Nigeria, Morocco and hosts Ivory Coast among the favorites.

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