Tag: Nigeria
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Meta Threatens to Pull Out of Nigeria Over $290 Million Fine
Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is facing serious regulatory heat in Nigeria. The West African nation has imposed a hefty $290 million fine on the tech giant, accusing it of violating local laws related to digital operations and user data. In response, Meta has described the fine as โunrealisticโ and…
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๐ฌ๐ญGhana: Nigerian boxer Gabriel Olanrewagu collapses in ring at Bukom arena
A tragic incident occurred at the Bukom Boxing Arena on Saturday night during the Bel 7Star Ghana Professional Boxing League when Nigerian boxer Gabriel Aluwasegun Olanrewagu collapsed in the ring while facing off against 22-year-old Ghanaian contender Jonathan Mbanugu. Despite immediate medical assistance, Gabriel was taken to the hospital, where he unfortunately succumbed to his…
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๐ฟ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ญOxford English Dictionary Adds Nine New Loanwords from South Africa
‘Yoh,โ โGatvol,โ and โTjoekieโ join 20 words from Nigeria and Ghana recently added to the English dictionary. The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has added nine new loanwords from South Africa to its latest update, headlined by the omnipresent interjection, Yoh. Used in everyday conversations by South Africans, Yoh is defined by the OED as โa cry or…
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Africa: Jiji Expands Beyond Africa With Bangladesh E-Commerce Entry
African online marketplace Jiji will launch operations in Bangladesh, marking its first expansion outside the continent. The move targets the country’s growing middle class, mobile connectivity, and expanding e-commerce sector, which is expected to reach $13 billion by 2027, according to Payments and Commerce Market Intelligence (PCMI). Jiji operates in seven African countries, including Nigeria,…
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Davidoโs Latest Tour Promises A Live Experience Like No Other
The Afrobeats icon announces five intimate concerts ahead of his highly anticipated fifth album. Davido, the legendary Afrobeats star, has announced an intimate and exclusive set of shows in preparation for his fifth album, 5IVE. The Nigerian artist, who has bagged four Grammy award nominations and won multiple other awards over the years, will perform…
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๐ฐ๐ช TikTok moderator found dead in Kenya after being stranded for two years
Technology workers in Kenya have held a vigil for a colleague who died in unclear circumstances after she was unable to travel to her home in Nigeria for two years. Ladi Anzaki Olubunmi, a content moderator for TikTok employed by the subcontractor Teleperformance Kenya, died last week and her decomposing body was discovered in her…
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๐ณ๐ฌ From Electric Pioneer to Blackout Capital: Why Lagos Runs on Generators and Candles
Lagos became one of the first African cities to have electricity when its first power station was commissioned in 1896, even before some major European cities. However, Nigeria’s current electricity crisis, forcing many Lagos residents to rely on generators and candles, is due to several factors: 1. Colonial Infrastructure and Neglect The initial power systems…
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๐ณ๐ฌSexual Harassment Allegations Against Nigeriaโs Senate President Spark National Uproar
Pan-African News Blog Abuja, Nigeria โ A political firestorm has erupted in Nigeria following allegations of sexual harassment leveled against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The claims, which have been met with swift political repercussions and nationwide protests, have reignited discussions on gender discrimination, accountability, and the treatment of women in African…
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๐ณ๐ฌ๐ฆ๐ฑ๐บ๐ธ US Congressman Scott Perry Alleges USAID Funded Boko Haram, ISIS, and Al-Qaeda to Destabilize Africa
In a shocking revelation that has sent ripples across the international community, US Congressman Scott Perry has alleged that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) provided funding to the notorious terrorist group Boko Haram. The group, responsible for countless atrocities in Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger, and Chad, has long been a symbol of terror…
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Politicians compete to become next AU President
Several politicians are vying to become the President of the African Union (AU) Commission. They include Djiboutian diplomat Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Kenyan former prime minister Raila Amolo Odinga, and former Malagasy foreign minister Richard Randriamandrato. The role is designated for a representative hailing from east Africa. The outgoing President is Chadian Moussa Faki Mahamat. Among…
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