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Nigeriens Protest in Niamey Over Alleged French Efforts to Destabilise Niger
Thousands of Nigeriens gathered in Niamey, the capital of Niger, to show their solidarity with the ruling National Council for the Safeguard of...
Digital Skills Training Controversy: Nigeria’s Education Ministry Moves to Seize Control From Contracted Consortium
The Federal Ministry of Education is facing controversy for breaking its agreement with tech groups chosen to provide digital training skills to Nigerian...
Nigeria’s Chidimma Adetshina Becomes Miss Universe 2024 First Runner-Up, Also Miss Universe Africa and Oceania
Nigeria’s Chidimma Adetshina finished as the first runner-up at the 73rd Miss Universe competition held early Sunday at the Arena CDMX in Mexico...
Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Hits 33.88% in October As Food Prices Skyrocket
Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 33.88 per cent in October 2024, up from 32.70 per cent in September, the National Bureau of Statistics...
High Cost Of Living In Nigeria Forces Enugu, Jos Residents To Sacrifice Comfort And Security In Daily Life
The spiralling cost of living in Nigeria is reshaping the lives of millions, pushing individuals to adopt uncomfortable lifestyles and make painful sacrifices...
Gina Prince-Bythewood Announces Open Casting Call In Nigeria For Tomi Adeyemi’s Children Of Blood And Bone
Award-winning director Gina Prince-Bythewood has officially launched a casting call in Nigeria for the film adaptation of Children of Blood and Bone, a...
FOIA: CIA Confirms Nigeria’s Sitting President Tinubu as its Active Asset
The Central Intelligence Agency, CIA, on Monday confirmed that Nigeria’s sitting President, Bola Tinubu, is its active asset. This was revealed at the...
Canada Tightens International Student Policy, Ends Fast-Track Study Permits for Nigeria and SDS Countries
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced it will no longer accept study permit applications under the Student Direct Stream (SDS) and...
Obi Urges Nigerian Students to ‘Go Global’ for Opportunities, Donates N60 Million to Schools in Anambra
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has encouraged those seeking better opportunities abroad after graduation to pursue their aspirations, vowing that a...
Canada Scraps Automatic 10-Year Multiple-Entry Visa For Nigerians, Other Foreign Nationals
Canada has announced scrapping the 10-year multiple-entry visa accorded to Nigerians and other foreign nationals in a bid to cut its increasing immigration...
Nigeria’s Onion Farmers Report 50% Losses Due to Inflation and Rising Costs
Nigeria’s onion farmers are experiencing over 50 per cent losses due to rising production costs, inflation, and post-harvest losses. Aliyu Maitasamu, President of...
NHRC to Present Report on Abortion Allegations Against Nigerian Military
Nigeria’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) will on Friday present its findings regarding Reuters’ reports, which found the military ran a secretive yet...