Tag: Nigeria
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Nigeria to roll out a new malaria vaccine
Nigeria will become one of the first countries to roll out a new malaria vaccine after receiving a first batch of 846,200 doses. Developed by scientists at the University of Oxford in England, the R21 vaccination was produced by the Serum Institute of India and Novavax. The Nigerian Health Minister, Muhammad Ali Pate, says the…
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Reports that Nigeria has rejected Shell’s $1.3 billion oil asset sale
Nigeria’s oil regulator has rejected Shell’s proposed $1.3 billion sale of its onshore oilfields to Renaissance group because the buyer is not qualified to manage the assets, Lagos-based yesterday newspaper reported on Wednesday. Shell on Jan. 16 announced its exit from Nigeria’s onshore and shallow water operations after agreeing to sell the business to a…
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BRICS Investment in Nigeria Surges 189% in Six Months
Nigeria’s foreign capital inflows from BRICS nations surged by 189% in the first half of 2024, rising from $438.72 million in 2023 to $1.27 billion, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This increase comes amid Nigeria’s efforts to join the expanded BRICS coalition, which added Saudi Arabia, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and…
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Beninese anti-activist Kemi Seba arrested in Paris
Beninese activist Kémi Séba was arrested by French police in Paris, according to news reports. He is known for speaking out against France’s strong influence in French-speaking West African countries. It’s unclear why he travelled to France, and there has been no official comment on his arrest yet. Recently, Séba was appointed as an advisor…
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Abuja and Brasília Strengthen Cooperation to Combat Cocaine Trafficking
In a bid to enhance economic and diplomatic ties, Nigeria and Brazil are working toward launching a direct air service between the two nations. However, both governments are also preparing measures to address concerns over potential drug trafficking risks associated with this new route. Direct Air Route Raises Concerns The direct flight between Abuja and…
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Nigeria, Brazil intensify flight connectivity talks, media report
Discussions started between Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, and the Brazilian Ambassador to Nigeria, Carlos Garcete, to activate the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) and commence direct flights between Nigeria and Brazil. The talks are a follow-up to a 2018 Memorandum of Understanding between the countries, aimed at boosting air connections…
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SuperSport crew member shot dead in Nigeria while on Afcon assignment
A SuperSport crew member was shot dead while on assignment in Nigeria for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). A seven-member SuperSport production team covering the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Libya’s Mediterranean Knights was abducted on Wednesday while travelling from Lagos to Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Tochukwu…
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Nigerian Government Announces Plans for 4 New Refineries by South Korean Investors
A South Korean consortium plans to build four 100,000-barrel capacity refineries in Nigeria, according to Heineken Lokpobiri, the country’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources. Speaking at the Crude Oil Refineries Owners Association of Nigeria summit, Lokpobiri revealed the government’s approval to invite the investors and emphasized its commitment to fostering a conducive environment for…
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Western missionaries accused of fueling ethnic tensions in West Africa
Western missionaries operating in West Africa have increasingly been accused of fueling ethnic and social tensions, exploiting communities, and engaging in corrupt practices. The most recent controversy centers on Lucas Richards, an American missionary in Liberia, who was arrested for attempting to kill his Liberian wife, Jessica Lloyd. This violent act has exposed deeper concerns…
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At least 48 killed as fuel tanker hits truck, causing explosion in Nigeria
In Agaie area in the north-central Niger state of Nigeria, a fuel tanker truck has collided with another truck, causing an explosion that killed at least 48 people, according to the country’s emergency response agency. The fuel tanker was also carrying cattle in the Agaie area in north-central Niger state and at least 50 of…
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