Representing the SADC
The campaign demonstrated how female interns and staff in the organisation were trained and tasked with advocacies that promote inter-ethnic relations, national unity, good governance, and gender equality. Female staff of Image Merchants Promotion Limited (IMPR), the publisher of PRNigeria and Economic Confidential, have bagged double SABRE African Public Relations Awards 2023 in Lusaka, Zambia. … Read More “Nigeria: PRNigeria Women Win PR Awards in Zambia” »
CNN — A United States convoy was attacked in Nigeria on Tuesday killing four people, including two personnel from the US consulate and two police officers, and kidnapping three others, according to local police and US officials. The attack took place in the southeastern Anambra state, with Anambra Police Command telling CNN that the attackers … Read More “Four killed after US convoy attacked in Nigeria | CNN” »
Reuters — The United States has imposed entry restrictions on more Nigerians for undermining the democratic process during the African nation’s 2023 election cycle, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday. “These individuals have been involved in intimidation of voters through threats and physical violence, the manipulation of vote results, and other activity … Read More “US imposes visa bans on Nigerians who disrupted elections | CNN” »
Favour Daniel’s goal in the second half handed Nigeria a positive start at the TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Algeria 2023, after seeing off Zambia 1-0 at the Mohamed Hamloui Stadium in Constantine on Sunday. Despite a late penalty miss by Light Eke, the Golden Eaglets managed to see off the slim advantage … Read More “Africa: TotalEnergies U17 AFCON – Nigeria See Off Zambia to Start With Win” »
The Eaglets won though substitute Light Eke casually lost the penalty kick awarded to Nigeria two minutes into additional time. Favour Daniel scored the only goal on Sunday as Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets got off to a winning start over Zambia in their first game at the Africa U17 Cup of Nations taking place in Algeria. … Read More “Nigeria/Zambia: U-17 Afcon – Favour Daniel Gives Golden Eaglets Winning Start Against Zambia” »
CNN — Although Nigeria has vast energy reserves, more than 92 million people in the country live without access to electricity, according to the International Energy Agency. Those who are connected to the electricity grid have to contend with frequent power cuts, which cost the country $28 billion a year – almost 2% of its … Read More “Batteries for hire could help Nigerians ditch their generators | CNN” »
Lagos, Nigeria CNN — Nigerians began voting on Saturday in delayed governorship polls, weeks after a controversial and disputed presidential election – amid reports of electoral violence and voter disenfranchisement. A party official was shot and killed in Lagos Saturday during the elections for Nigeria’s new state governors. “From all over Lagos we are getting … Read More “Nigerians vote in governorship polls as ruling party scrambles to regain lost ground in key states | CNN” »
Abuja, Nigeria CNN — Nigeria’s electoral commission has postponed governorship elections planned for this weekend by another week, citing limited time to reset its voting machines nearly two weeks after a controversial presidential vote was disputed by opposition parties. “This decision has not been taken lightly but it is necessary to ensure that there is … Read More “Nigeria delays governorship elections amid disputed presidential vote | CNN” »
Abuja, Nigeria CNN — Widespread delays overshadowed a crucial presidential election in Nigeria Saturday, as millions voted to elect their new leader. The hotly contested poll is being held simultaneously with elections for representatives for the country’s parliament. CNN confirmed reports from eyewitnesses of isolated violence at two polling stations in Lagos, with the military … Read More “Widespread voting delays hinder tense Nigerian election as millions go to the polls | CNN” »
Lagos, Nigeria CNN — “May Nigeria not happen to you,” is a common prayer in Africa’s largest economy and most populous nation. It is a heartfelt wish born out of the frustration of living in a country so dysfunctional that even wealth cannot insulate you from the wahala (troubles) of Nigeria and its systemic failures. … Read More “Many talented young Nigerians are leaving. Halting the exodus will be a task for the next president | CNN” »
