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Nigeria’s street food adds to the plastic problem – green leaves offer a solution

Street food is popular in Nigerian cities. Most of the local food delicacies are sold by vendors whose livelihoods depend on informal subsistence activities such as local food production and street food hawking. They are part of Nigeria’s vast informal sector, which accounts for 57.7% of the country’s economy.

The Conversation

Leading Nigerian bank opens French subsidiary in Paris

Access Bank, one of Nigeria’s top financial institutions, has opened a subsidiary in Paris as it seeks to extend its foothold in French-speaking Africa.

Radio France Internationale

Eyeing new global record, Nigerian chef cooks for nearly 100 hours

A Nigerian chef on Monday continued her quest to set a new global record for the longest hours of nonstop cooking after surpassing the current record of 87 hours and 45 minutes

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Islamist insurgents kill three Nigerian, Niger troops, wound 12

Three soldiers from Nigeria and Niger were killed and at least 12 others were injured on Sunday after attacks by Islamist fighters in northeastern Nigeria, two military sources said on Monday.

Reuters

U.S. imposes election-related visa restrictions on Nigerians

The United States has imposed entry restrictions on more Nigerians for undermining the democratic process during the African nation's 2023 election cycle, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday.

Reuters

Nigerian community reveals the horrifying impact of pollution from major oil spill

A 16,000-LITRE oil spill by Shell last summer in Nigeria allegedly polluted drinking water, contaminated farmland and killed hundreds of birds,…

The National (Scotland)

Nolywood Week festival in Paris: The best African cinema has to offer

The cinema industry in Nigeria, known as Nollywood, is the second-largest on the planet in terms of films produced, after Bollywood. Over the next few days, the best TV and films from across Africa are being showcased in Paris for the tenth edition of Nollywood Week. The festival celebrates the…

France 24

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Arinze Ifeakandu wins Dylan Thomas prize for ‘kaleidoscopic reflection of queer life in Nigeria’

The writer took the £20,000 award for writers under 39 with his debut short story collection, God’s Children Are Little Broken Things

The Guardian - UK

Several killed, including worshippers, in Tunisia synagogue shooting

In tonight's edition: At least five people are killed in Tunisia in a shooting at a synagogue on the island of Djerba. A national guard member opened fire on colleagues and worshippers before being shot dead himself. Also, in northwestern Nigeria, divers in the Shagari river have been desperately searching…

France 24

Return of Benin Bronzes delayed after Nigerian president's decree

A British university has postponed the return of more than 100 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria after a presidential decree named a royal ruler as the owner and custodian of all returned artefacts, the head of museums and monuments said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Media freedom and democracy: Africans in four countries weigh up thorny questions about state control

In July 2022, BBC Africa Eye released a documentary on gang activity in northwestern Nigeria. The programme, The Bandit Warlords of Zamfara, examined the raids on villages, abductions and murders that have plagued swaths of the country. Notably, it included interviews with so-called bandits, who described their violent actions and…

The Conversation

17 children dead after boat capsizes in NW Nigeria

At least 17 children have been confirmed dead and many others missing after a boat capsized in Nigeria's northwestern state of Sokoto. Read further on Dynamite News:

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UK court rules in favour of Shell in Nigerian oil spill case

The case is one of many legal battles Shell has been fighting after residents of oil-producing Niger Delta file suits.

Al Jazeera

Leon Balogun 'set' for QPR exit as ex-Rangers ace enters final weeks of deal

The Nigeria international signed for the West London club last summer, hooking up with Michael Beale following their time spent together in Glasgow.

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Kidnapping in Nigeria: criminalising ransom payment isn't working - families need support

Kidnapping for ransom has become a national security threat in Nigeria. How it’s done varies from targeted individuals, to indiscriminate kidnappings and mass kidnapping in schools and communities.

The Independent UK

Chelsea could use Christian Pulisic ‘to lure’ Victor Osimhen

The United States forward is potential makeweight in bringing the Nigerian star to Stamford Bridge

The Independent UK

Football rumours: Chelsea could use Christian Pulisic to lure Victor Osimhen

The United States forward is potential makeweight in bringing the Nigerian star to Stamford Bridge.

France 24

Nigeria opens challenge against presidential result

In tonight’s edition: Judges in Nigeria hear a crucial petition seeking to annul the results of the presidential election. Also, Sudanese pin their hopes on peace talks in Saudi Arabia to deliver a humanitarian truce. And Guinea looks into an outbreak of chemical burns amongst fishermen.

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Gunmen in Nigeria kidnap 40 worshippers from church

Gunmen abducted 40 people from a church in a remote village in northern Nigeria, a local Christian group said on Monday, in the latest attack against worshippers.

Reuters

Tight security as Nigeria presidential election result challenged

Police blocked roads in the centre of Nigeria's capital on Monday as judges started hearing opposition petitions disputing president-elect Bola Tinubu's victory in February's presidential election.

The Conversation

Flooding in Nigeria is on the rise – good forecasts, drains and risk maps are urgently needed

Nigeria is one of the most flood-prone countries in west Africa. Many areas experience annual flooding. This happens during heavy rainfall and one of the reasons is poor drainage systems.

The Conversation

Remote teaching in Nigeria and South Africa got a COVID wake-up call -- how to capitalise on it

Universities had to deal with many anxieties and uncertainties during the early days of the COVID pandemic. One of these was how to move all of their teaching online. For some, the process was fairly simple as they had already been offering blended online and in-person lessons.

The Independent UK

Nigeria court hears opposition's presidential vote challenge

A Nigerian court has opened hearing on suits filed by opposition parties to challenge the incumbent party’s victory in the country’s Feb. 25 presidential election

The Hindu

Bring back stranded Srikakulam workers from Nigeria, MP urges Centre

Srikakulam Member of Parliament Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu on May 7 asked the Union Government to take steps immediately to bring back 23 workers from Srikakulam who were stranded in Lagos of Nigeria for the last few days.

The Guardian - UK

UK ‘was urged to investigate’ Nigerian politician before organ trafficking plot

Exclusive: Former US intelligence analyst says he warned authorities about activities of Ike Ekweremadu

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