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African countries need more PhD graduates but students are held back by a lack of money and support

Over the past 15 years there’s been an increasing demand from within and outside the higher education sector for African countries to produce more PhD graduates. For this to happen, it’s important to know what’s holding people back from pursuing or completing their doctoral degrees. The authors of a new…

The Conversation

Africa has no shortage of celebrated writers – so why is it so hard for African readers to get hold of their books?

Across the continent books can be expensive and libraries scarce. But growing numbers of tech innovators and independent publishers are working to make African literature available and affordable

The Guardian - UK

Nigeria’s Ọ̀ṣun Òṣogbo festival celebrates the power of a Yoruba goddess

The Ọ̀ṣun Òṣogbo festival is the most important annual event in Òṣogbo, south-west Nigeria. It draws thousands of devotees and tourists from across Nigeria and worldwide. The festival is a devotional event and a civic ritual dedicated to Ọ̀ṣun, a principal female deity in the Yorùbá pantheon.

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Why do civilians often die in Nigerian military strikes that target rebels?

The Nigerian military has mistakenly killed hundreds of civilians in airstrikes targeting armed groups in the nation’s conflict-battered north over the years

The Independent UK

West Africa is the world’s new epicentre for terrorism – Nigeria is expanding its air force in response

When the Nigerian Air Force celebrated its 60th anniversary in May 2024, its spokesperson declared it was set to become the third largest air force in Africa within the next two years. This is based on the massive procurement and delivery of air assets and the capacity building programme of…

The Conversation

26 million Nigerians face acute hunger: 4 big ideas to tackle the food crisis in 2025

Food security in Nigeria is at a critical point and needs urgent attention. Over 26 million people out of an estimated population of 229.5 million faced acute hunger in the period June to August 2024.

The Conversation

Jihadists Kill At Least 40 Farmers In Northeast Nigeria

Jihadists have killed at least 40 farmers in Nigeria's northeastern Borno state in the latest violence to hit the conflict-wrought region, a government official said Monday.

International Business Times

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40 Farmers Killed In Boko Haram Attack In Nigeria

Tragic attack in Borno state by suspected Boko Haram militants underscores the ongoing threat of terrorism in the region.

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‘I was crying, there was no anaesthesia’: the fight for legal and safe abortion in Nigeria

In a country where thousands die every year from unsafe procedures, and rape is shockingly high, campaigners must overcome strict laws and religious beliefs, as well as misinformation and stigma

The Guardian - UK

Bandits in Nigeria ambush and kill 21 government-backed fighters

Convoy of pro-government fighters was returning from a funeral when they came under fire from bandits in Katsina State.

Al Jazeera

US to return $52.8 million in seized assets linked to Nigeria's former oil minister

The United States will return $52.88 million in seized assets to Nigeria as part of a yearslong corruption probe against former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke and associates

The Independent UK

China courts African allies as tensions with Europe, US deepen

China's Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, is on a week-long trip to visit four countries in Africa, at a time of growing tensions between Beijing and the European Union, and an uncertain future for China-US relations on the eve of the second Trump presidency.

Radio France Internationale

Lakurawa, the new armed group wreaking havoc on the Nigeria-Niger border

Strained relations between Abuja and Niamey have disrupted joint military patrols and allowed the armed group to expand.

Al Jazeera

‘To confront the anti-gay law is to trouble waters’: the young Nigerian novelist refusing to go by the book

Chukwuebuka Ibeh’s first novel, Blessings, about love in a hostile climate, was written after a life-changing encounter with Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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Military drones deployed as Nigeria loses billions to oil theft gangs

Nigeria is ramping up its battle against oil theft in the Niger Delta, aiming to boost national production to 3 million barrels per day and address energy insecurity.

International Business Times

Chinese Foreign Minister Pledges Military Aid For Africa

Chinaese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday pledged Beijing's full support and military aid for the world's poorest continent as he wrapped up his Africa tour in Nigeria.

Top News

Deadly Clash Between Soldiers And Extremists In Nigeria

Recent clash in Borno state highlights the persistent threat of Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria, with casualties reported.

The Conversation

Eurobonds issued by African countries are popular with investors: why this isn’t good news

Eurobonds are debt instruments issued by a country in a currency different from its own. Eurobonds have risen to prominence in Africa because they have opened a window for governments to diversify their funding sources from traditional concessionary loans offered by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and foreign aid, both…

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The Guardian - UK

Death and the King’s Horseman: the return of Wole Soyinka’s enduring mystery

The Nigerian Nobel laureate’s story of a royal servant condemned to kill himself after his master’s death has lost none of its enigmatic appeal

The Conversation

Nigeria’s economy in 2025 doesn’t look bright – analyst explains why

Nigerians may be wondering whether the year 2025 will bring the “renewed hope” promised by the President Bola Tinubu administration – or whether they are in for another year of economic despair.

International Business Times

Nigerian Telecom Companies Propose 100% Tariff Hike Pending Approval From Government

Toriola explained that the proposed tariff increase is essential for the sustainability of the telecommunications industry, which has been struggling with rising operational costs.

The Guardian - UK

Getting creative: African YouTubers and TikTokers search for ways to make it pay

The £2.4bn sector is thriving, says a new report, as online demand grows for authentic cultural content created outside the global north – but there are still challenges

The Guardian - UK

TV figures, chess shenanigans and Shakespeare’s wife – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

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Woman Fakes Her Own Kidnapping Because Of Boredom: “I’m Paying For It Now”

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Cocoa Prices Underpinned by West African Cocoa Crop Woes

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH25 ) today is up +56 (+0.49%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH25 ) is up +29 (+0.32%). Cocoa prices today added to Monday's sharp gains. Crop production concerns in West Africa are fueling fund buying of cocoa futures after some Ivory Coast and Nigerian...

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