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Niger Isolated And Suspicious Despite End Of Sanctions

It's been two weeks since the lifting of tough sanctions on military-ruled Niger, but the pace of economic recovery is slow and the generals have shown no inclination to re-open the border with Benin and seek a diplomatic settlement with neighbouring nations.

International Business Times

Binance Announces Halt To Naira Services Amid Nigeria's Crypto Crackdown

Binance has urged users to withdraw, trade, or convert their NGN balances by Friday following the reported detainment of two of the exchange's senior executives and allegations of "suspicious flows" on the exchange.

International Business Times

‘No justification for Gaza carnage’: Nigeria Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar

Nigeria’s FM speaks to Al Jazeera about his government’s domestic plans and global approach.

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Afrobeats and modernism: how the concrete ‘ruins’ of Lagos become a stage

We explore the relationship between Afrobeats and modernism in Lagos, as the Nigerian capital’s concrete structures become a stage for the music genre

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Nigerian House Committee Summons Binance CEO Over Alleged 'Suspicious Flows' On Exchange

A Nigerian House committee has summoned Binance's CEO with an ultimatum to appear before the panel on or before Monday after he allegedly refused to make an appearance in earlier invitations.

International Business Times

Blessings by Chukwuebuka Ibeh review – when a clinch is a crime

A gay Nigerian is persecuted by his father and the state in Ibeh’s stylish and moving debut novel

The Guardian - UK

On my radar: Kayus Bankole of Young Fathers’ cultural highlights

The Scottish-Nigerian musician on taboo-breaking conversations, brutally honest images of apartheid and where to find the best akara falafel wrap

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‘No identity’: Why is Kenyan music failing to break through globally?

As Nigerian and South African music gains international acceptance, Kenya’s absence is provoking a debate back at home.

Al Jazeera

Binance Nigeria Accused Of Funneling $26B Untraceable Funds; 2 Senior Execs Reportedly Detained

The Nigerian government reportedly blocked Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, and several other crypto trading platforms last week as part of its efforts to curb the Nigerian Naira's downturn.

International Business Times

Activists Urge Nigeria To Delay Shell's Asset Sale

Activists and environmental groups oppose Shell's sale of onshore assets in Nigeria's Niger Delta, citing environmental concerns and urging resolution befo...

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Lagos Gets Sci-Fi Treatment In New Disney+ Series

A new animated Disney series set in a futuristic Lagos has won over its first viewers with a Sci-Fi play on life in the Nigerian megacity.

International Business Times

Nigeria Faces Nationwide Strike Amid Economic Turmoil

Nigeria's economic challenges spark nationwide strike as citizens face inflation surge and discontent. Stay updated with AP's Africa coverage.

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Nigeria's soaring inflation sparks nationwide protests

Nigeria tries to calm rising inflation and people's anger by hiking up the interest rate as thousands of Nigerians take to the streets. But first: a new date for the Senegalese presidential election, June 2, is put forward by the national dialogue commission, although the talks are boycotted by much…

France 24

Simon Ekpa's Journey From Track Athlete To Prime Minister Of The Biafra Republic Government In Exile

Despite moving to a new country in 2007, Simon never forgot about the land he came from and the struggles of his people. He remained active in Biafran circles, both in Finland and elsewhere, and continued supporting the independence movement.

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Drugs from Belgium, France landing in Hyderabad, customs dept. told to amp up vigilance

Hyderabad drug bust reveals international drug network involving Nigerian national, with links to Belgium and Paris.

France 24

West African bloc ECOWAS says it is lifting sanctions on Niger

West Africa’s regional bloc known as ECOWAS has lifted travel, commercial and economic sanctions imposed on Niger that were aimed at reversing the coup staged in the country last year, a senior official announced Saturday.

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Nigeria's Economy Thrives With Increased Oil Production

Nigeria's economy grows with increased oil production and diverse sector support, aiming for stability and prosperity.

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Randy Waldrum Returns To Coach Super Falcons For Olympic Qualifiers

Randy Waldrum returns to lead Nigeria's Super Falcons in crucial Olympic qualification match against Cameroon.

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Al Jazeera

‘ECOWAS is making efforts to get across to Niger’: Nigerian defence chief

Ahead of an ECOWAS summit in Abuja, the Nigerian general speaks to Al Jazeera about insecurity in West Africa.

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Nigeria's Q3 Unemployment Rate Rises To 5%

Learn about Nigeria's rising unemployment rate due to ongoing reforms and the government's efforts to create more job opportunities.

The Guardian - UK

‘They only knew how to fight’: school helps girls to heal after Boko Haram

The militant group continues to abduct schoolchildren in north-eastern Nigeria, but one school is giving survivors hope of a better life through education

France 24

Protests in Goma as DR Congo accuses Rwanda of 'drone attack'

In tonight's edition: Over the weekend, Kinshasa accused Rwanda of using a drone to attack a plane at an airport near Goma, in eastern DR Congo. Protesters have now taken to the streets of Goma as tensions escalate. Also, Somali terror group Al Shabaab says that two Cuban hostages abducted…

International Business Times

'This Hunger Is Too Much': Nigerians Protest Economic Hardship

Hundreds of Nigerians demonstrated against the soaring cost of living in the south of the country on Monday after huge protests in the north earlier this month.

The Hindu

Drug racket operated out of a Goan jail unearthed

The Telangana State Anti Narcotics Bureau (TSNAB) has identified two men, including a Nigerian national, lodged inside the jail to be operating one of the biggest drug rackets across the country.

The Guardian - UK

Blessings by Chukwuebuka Ibeh review – sublime coming-of-age tale

A young man learns how to love in a hostile world in this debut from Nigeria

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