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BREAKING: 40 Nigerians Deported From Algeria Amidst Crackdown on Illegal Immigrants
While exact figures on the number of Nigerians impacted remain unclear, it is evident that many Nigerian migrants are among those affected by Algeria’s intensified immigration enforcement. This crackdown underscores the ongoing challenges faced by migrants from West African countries,
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Nigeria Secures N504 Million from UK for Afforestation Project
Nigeria Partners with UK’s Zander Corporation to Innovate Agriculture and Restore Degraded Lands
In a strategic move to enhance agricultural practices and rehabilitate degraded lands in vulnerable ecological zones, Nigeria has announced a new partnership with the United Kingdom’s Zander … Continue Reading
Nigerian Artists’ Spotify Royalties Hit ₦58 Billion in 2024 – Report
Nigerian Music Breaks Financial Records with Over ₦58 Billion Earned in 2024 Royalties from Spotify
In a remarkable achievement, Nigerian artists have collectively earned more than ₦58 billion in royalties from Spotify in 2024, according to the platform’s recent Loud … Continue Reading
U.S. Lawmakers Urge Trump to Sanction Nigeria Over Christian Persecution
Representative Smith criticized the previous administration under President Joe Biden for removing Nigeria from the U.S. list of Countries of Particular Concern (CPC), a designation intended to hold nations accountable for severe violations of religious freedom. He stressed the need
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Simisola Gbadamosi: The 13-Year-Old Star Making History as Nigeria’s Youngest Emmy Nominee
Historic Emmy Nomination for Young Nigerian Voice Actress Simisola Gbadamosi
Simisola Gbadamosi, a remarkable 13-year-old voice actress from Nigeria, has etched her name in history as the youngest Nigerian to earn an Emmy nomination. She received this prestigious acknowledgment for … Continue Reading
Igbo Town Unions Stand Firm Against FG’s Ranching Plans in Southeast
ENUGU – The Association of Igbo Town Unions (ASITU) has categorically opposed the Federal Government’s initiative to acquire land in Imo State and other South Eastern states to establish cattle ranches as part of the 2025 national budget.
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Ifeluv announces break up With Oluwadolarz over alleged infidelity
Ifeluv Confirms Split from Oluwadolarz Amid Cheating Allegations
Social media influencer Ifeluv has publicly announced the termination of her engagement to her fiancé and father of her child, Oluwadolarz, only four months after he proposed. The news follows a series … Continue Reading
AfDB and IITA Seal $27 Million Deal to Advance TAAT Phase II
Dr. Simeon Ehui, Director-General of IITA, expressed gratitude to AfDB for its ongoing support in advancing Africa’s agricultural transformation. He reaffirmed IITA’s dedication to working with research institutions and the private sector to ensure the program’s success.
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Nigeria And Jamaica Plans to Commence direct flight
Nigeria and Jamaica Explore Direct Flight Route Amidst Strengthened Air Services Agreement
Nigeria and Jamaica are considering the establishment of a direct flight route, as outlined in recent discussions regarding the enhancement of their Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA). This … Continue Reading
UNILAG’s Ololade Ayelabola Sets New Guinness Record for Catwalk Distance
Ololade Ayelabola Sets Guinness World Record for Longest Catwalk Distance
Ololade Ayelabola, a graduate of the University of Lagos, has officially earned the prestigious title from Guinness World Records (GWR) for completing the longest distance walked on a catwalk by … Continue Reading