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๐ณ๐ฌ Nigeria cracks down on illegal lithium mining with dozens of arrests
Nigeria’s government is cracking down on illegal mining, making dozens of arrests since April for unlicensed miners allegedly stealing lithium, a critical mineral used in batteries for electric vehicles, smartphones, and power systems. The crackdown comes as Nigeria seeks to regulate its mining operations, curb illegal activity, and better benefit from its mineral resources. The…
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๐ณ๐ฌ Meghan Markle reflects on discovering Nigerian heritage as ‘humbling’ During a visit to Nigeria, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, shared her feelings of humility upon learning about her Nigerian ancestry through a genealogy test. Speaking at an event focused on women in leadership, Markle expressed gratitude for the insight into her heritage and…
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Microsoft to close Africa development centre in Nigeria
๐ณ๐ฌ Microsoft announced the closure of its Africa Development Centre in Nigeria, situated in Lagos, as part of organizational adjustments, leading to job losses. The centre, established in 2022, aimed to provide engineering and innovation solutions. However, Microsoft emphasized its continued presence and investment in Nigeria, focusing on strategic growth areas despite the closure. While…
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Nigeria denies plans to host foreign military bases on its soil
๐ณ๐ฌ Rumors about the installation of foreign bases are “falsehood,” Nigeria’s Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, said on social networks “The Federal Government is not in any such discussion with any foreign country. We have neither received nor are we considering any proposals from any country on the establishment of any foreign military bases in…
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More than 100 inmates escape after rain damages Nigerian prison
๐ณ๐ฌ At least 118 inmates escaped from prison after heavy rains on Wednesday night damaged the facility in Suleja near the Nigerian capital, a prison service spokesperson said. The downpour, which last several hours, wrecked parts of the medium-security prison, including the perimeter wall and surrounding buildings, spokesperson Adamu Duza said in a statement. Service…
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A Nigerian schoolgirl abducted by extremists 10 years ago is rescued pregnant, with 3 kids
๐ณ๐ฌ A girl who was seized from her school along with hundreds of others during a raid by extremists ten years ago in northeastern Nigeria has been rescued together with her three children, the Nigerian army said Thursday. Lydia Simon, who is five months pregnant, was rescued by Nigerian troops in the Gwoza council area…
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Nigerian Tunde Onakoya has set a new world record by completing the longest chess marathon
โ ๐ณ๐ฌ Nigerian Tunde Onakoya has set a new world record by completing the longest chess marathon To raise money for underprivileged children in Africa, he played continuously for over 58 hours in New York City’s Times Square without being defeated. “I can’t process a lot of the emotions I feel right now. I don’t…
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Middle East conflict escalation to increase global oil prices, Nigeria Budget Office warns
๐ณ๐ฌ The escalation of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could spike global oil prices and that could result in slowing down economic growth, Ben Akabueze, the Director General of theย Nigerianย Budget Office of the Federation, toldย Sputnik. ๐ฌ”If the conflict escalates, it might have implications for globalย oilย prices, oil markets, and to that extent,” Akabueze said.…
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Three more African countries withdraw J&J baby syrup after toxicity reports
๐Drug regulators in Zimbabwe, Rwanda and Tanzania have announced the recall of a shipment of Benylin baby syrup made by the US-based Johnson & Johnson unit Kenvue, following similar actions by South Africa and Nigeria over alleged toxicity. Nigeria’s health authority found dangerously high levels of diethylene glycol in children’s cough syrup last week, a…
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Detained Binance executive in court on Nigerian tax, money laundry charges
๐ณ๐ฌ One of the two executives from Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, detained in Nigeria appeared in an Abuja court on Thursday to face tax evasion and money laundering charges. Binance and two of its executives Tigran Gambaryan, a U.S. citizen and Binance’s head of financial crime compliance, and Nadeem Anjarwalla, a British-Kenyan who…
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