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Nigeria’s growing population can be an advantage, with better data and a policy focus on young people

Nigeria’s population is currently estimated at over 222 million, with the median age - the age at the midpoint of the population - 18.1 years. This poses challenges and opportunities. Akanni Akinyemi explains in this interview with The Conversation Africa that better data and greater focus on its huge young…

The Conversation

Nigeria's president Tinubu named as new chair of Ecowas

West African heads of states have chosen Nigeria's newly elected President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to lead the Ecowas regional bloc for the next year, replacing Guinea-Bissau's leader Umaro Sissoco Embalo.

Radio France Internationale

Anger and accusations as Nigeria’s World Cup preparations unravel

Coach Randy Waldrum has accused the Nigerian federation of failing to pay wages, while players have threatened a boycott

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New malaria vaccine offers a ray of hope to Nigeria. There's just one thing ...

The country's toll makes up nearly a third of the world's 619,000 malaria deaths each year. Now Nigeria has approved a new vaccine. Will it get into the arms of those who need it most?

WEKU

Dessers backed for Rangers success as league 'not as strong'

Nigeria hero Garba Lawal has backed new Rangers signing Cyriel Dessers to score for fun in Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

‘I knew it was a risk’: A Nigerian migrant sex worker in Ghana

How one woman made a desperate cross-border sacrifice to build a better life for her family and get them out of poverty.

Al Jazeera

World Population Day: What will the world look like in 2050?

By 2050, after India and China, Nigeria is expected to become the world’s third most populous nation.

Al Jazeera

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Nearly a third of Nigerians don't have access to a basic supply of water. This is partly because of loopholes in a law

Water, sanitation and hygiene facilities are essential for health and welfare. Providing them is one of the core duties of the state.

The Conversation

A World in Common: Contemporary African Photography review – exhilarating, dynamic, profound

From the girl gangs of Marrakech to the kings of Nigeria, Bedouin family portraits to the tumult of megacities, this superbly curated show of 36 artists unites an entire continent in remarkable detail

The Guardian - UK

Nigeria sensation Daniel Daga confirms Liverpool transfer dream

Daniel Daga has expressed his desire to play and win the Champions League after confirming Liverpool's 'interest'

Liverpool Echo

Ireland's World Cup opponents threaten strike action over bonus payments row

Ireland are due to face Nigeria in their third and final Group B game on July 31 in Brisbane.

Irish Mirror

Nigeria to boycott World Cup opener amid row over match bonuses

The Super Falcons also had a preparatory camp cancelled weeks before the summer's showpiece event in Australia and New Zealand and could now skip their first World Cup clash with Canada on July 21

Daily Mirror

Broncos roster series: No. 64, DL Haggai Ndubuisi

Haggai Ndubuisi, a 22-year-old Nigerian defensive lineman, joined the Broncos this year as part of the NFL’s International Player Pathway.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Toxic gas leak kills 17 in South Africa

In tonight's edition: Three children are among 17 people killed in a toxic gas leak on the outskirts of Johannesburg. Authorities suspect that equipment used by illegal gold miners is linked to the accident. We also speak about Africa's energy landscape and unlocking green hydrogen opportunities in South Africa with…

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Al Jazeera

Nigeria’s Tinubu suspends new 10 percent plastic tax to cut costs

Tinubu, who took office in May, has embarked on Nigeria’s boldest reform agenda in decades to boost sluggish growth.

Al Jazeera

Nigeria’s petrol use falls after end of subsidy, regulator says

The subsidy removal has caused petrol prices to nearly triple in Nigeria, angering unions and spiking transport costs.

The Independent UK

Nigeria triggers national response plan for annual deadly floods; 14 states on alert

Authorities in Nigeria say they have activated a national response plan ahead of what's expected to be another round of deadly floods blamed mainly on climate change and infrastructure problems

The Conversation

Genetically modified crops may be a solution to hunger - why there is scepticism in Africa

Hunger and undernourishment are two elements of food insecurity that have plagued Africa for years. And the menace is growing.

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Mozambican terror group is strikingly similar to Nigeria's deadly Boko Haram

Terrorism is a global problem affecting many countries. Until 2017, however, southern Africa was largely spared from this phenomenon. The bloody conflict sparked by Ansar al-Sunna in northern Mozambique has since changed the region’s security landscape.

Evening Standard

Lagos, Peckham, Repeat: Pilgrimage to the Lakes at South London Gallery review: together and apart

Perfectly located in London’s ‘Little Lagos’ of Peckham, this show explores the connections between the two countries and their shared communities

Daily Mirror

Women's World Cup 2023: Four teams whose chances of participating remain in jeopardy

South Africa, Canada, Jamaica and Nigeria are forced to fight for basic and legislative rights instead of focusing on their Women's World Cup preparation, with the tournament kicking off this month

The Conversation

Four priorities for Nigeria’s newly elected national assembly

Nigeria’s National Assembly – the 10th since independence – was inaugurated on 13 June 2023. It has two arms: the Senate and the House of Representatives. The 109 senators and 360 representatives were elected on 25 February 2023. Godswill Akpabio was elected Senate president and Tajudeen Abass House of Representatives…

The National (Scotland)

Cyriel Dessers Rangers move close as medical is 'booked'

The Nigeria international has agreed to swap Cremonese in Italy for Glasgow this summer.

Daily Record

Cyriel Dessers Rangers contract details 'revealed' as striker in it for long haul and medical booked

The Nigeria international is set to jet into Glasgow and become Michael Beale's sixth summer signing.

The National (Scotland)

Joe Aribo Turkey transfer option emerges just one year after Rangers exit

The Nigeria international left Ibrox around a year ago in a £10million switch to Southampton.

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