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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…

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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.

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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

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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…

France 24

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.

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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

The Independent UK

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.

International Business Times

Deadly Boko Haram Attack Leaves Over 100 Villagers Dead

Tragic Boko Haram attack in northeastern Nigeria underscores ongoing security crisis and the need for robust interventions to protect vulnerable communities.

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Chidimma Adetshina Crowned Miss Universe Nigeria Amid Citizenship Controversy

Chidimma Adetshina, Miss Universe Nigeria winner, overcame citizenship controversy to promote African unity. Competing against Miss South Africa and Miss U...

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Nigeria wins Africa's first Paralympic medal in badminton

Nigerian teenager Mariam Eniola Bolaji on Monday became the first player from Africa to win a medal in badminton at the Paralympic or Olympic Games.

Evening Standard

Antonio Conte confirms brutal stance on Chelsea target Victor Osimhen with Saudi Arabia move in doubt

Nigeria international was desperate to leave but Blues could not seal deal

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Greatest comebacks in football history

From World Cup classics to epic Champions League turnarounds, a look at the greatest comebacks in football history...

The Independent UK

Floods in Nigeria have killed scores and washed away farmland, raising food security concerns

Authorities in Nigeria say weeks of flooding have killed nearly 200 people across the country

France 24

Mpox vaccines are available – why are they not reaching Africa?

Nigeria became the first African country this week to receive a batch of vaccines against mpox, a viral disease whose rapid spread led the World Health Organization to declare a global health emergency in mid-August. While more vaccine doses are available, experts say high costs and regulatory hurdles have prevented…

The Guardian - UK

Choreographer Qudus Onikeku: ‘I want to mirror the real world – vibrant, chaotic, problematic’

As a child in Lagos, he felt like Billy Elliot, following a passion for dance despite his family’s disapproval. Now, having found success in France, he’s returned to his native Nigeria to mastermind a pan-African creative awakening

Radio France Internationale

Niger and Nigeria renew security cooperation after post-coup fallout

Nigeria and Niger have signed an agreement to enhance their security cooperation, despite lingering tensions between the neighbouring West African countries following Niger’s coup a year ago.

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