Tag: Nigerias
West Africa: Nigeria’s President surprises many observers
West Africa Nigeria’s President surprises many observers Nigeria’s new President Bola Ahmed Tinubu waves to supporters May 29, 2023 after being sworn in in Abuja. photo © Sodiq/XinHua/dpa For a…
“Godfather of Lagos” sworn in as Nigeria’s new President
Status: 05/29/2023 5:12 p.m The most populous country in Africa has a new president. He is considered a powerful politician, was formerly the governor of Lagos – and played a…
Presidential election: Nigeria’s opposition candidate Obi announces his own victory
presidential election Nigeria’s opposition candidate Obi announces his own election victory According to the official result, opposition candidate Peter Obi received 25 percent of the votes. photo © Mosa’ab Elshamy/AP/dpa…
Elections: Nigeria’s presidential election drags into second day
Choose Nigeria’s presidential election drags into second day Two poll workers count ballots at a polling station in Agulu. The presidential election in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, has been…
Torn Country: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on Nigeria’s Future – Society
From Bernd Dorries If you ask Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie if she can explain this country, which oscillates between brutal terrorism and internationally acclaimed artists, between online scammers and successful start-up…
Elections: Nigeria’s presidential election is delayed
Choose Nigeria’s presidential election has been delayed For the first time since Nigeria’s return to democracy in 1999, a third party has good chances alongside the candidates from the two…
World Chess Day: How the board game helps children in Nigeria’s slums
19.07.2022, 15:16 3 min reading time Babtunde Onakoya teaches chess to young Nigerians in the slums of Lagos. Sport not only conveys important values for life, but can also finance…
After Nigeria’s World Cup: hunting scenes and riots in the interior
After Nigeria’s World Cup: hunting scenes and riots in the interior Nigeria Ghana GFX © Goal After the disappointing World Cup defeat by Ghana, serious fan riots broke out in…
IMF Warns Nigeria’s Issuance of CBDC “eNaira” May Risk Money Laundering
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that Nigeria’s eNaira could be at risk of money laundering. Although previously stated that central bank digital currency (CBDC) is safer than bitcoin…
Nigeria’s largest city, Lagos: dead in the collapse of a skyscraper
Status: 02.11.2021 8:23 a.m. In the Nigerian metropolis of Lagos, a 21-story building shell collapsed. At least six people were killed. According to eyewitness reports, up to 100 people are…