Nigeria’s crypto coin was the future of government digital currency—a year later, it’s failed
The heralded crypto revolution hit a wall in Nigeria.
On Jun 28, 2023 by Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
‘Outright remarkable’: The rising wave of combat sports in Nigeria
Combat sports are enjoying a wave of popularity in Nigeria — largely thanks to two stars, each with a massive social media presence.
On May 30, 2023 by Demi Phillips
‘Food brings people together’: Teenager in Texas brought her family to try fufu, a traditional African food, because she saw the dish on TikTok
‘I want to try some too.’
On Jul 15, 2022 by Jack Alban
‘This is so heartbreaking’: Woman shares her experience with female genital mutilation in viral TikTok
‘FGM is not talked about enough!’
On Jun 1, 2022 by Kathleen Wong
Here’s why police brutality protests post in Nigeria are being flagged by Facebook
The tech company says a mixup with its systems caused the posts to be inadvertently labeled as false.
On Oct 21, 2020 by Mikael Thalen
Man beaten to death after being lured by catfisher promising sex for money
The catfisher and his brother were attempting to rob the man.
On Mar 17, 2020 by Samantha Shaps
Nigerian cover of ‘This is America’ banned for ‘indecent and vulgar’ lyrics
It’s been viewed millions of times on YouTube.
On Aug 13, 2018 by Josh Katzowitz
Trump intercepts ‘sh*thole’ countries question asked to Nigerian leader
‘We didn’t discuss it.’
On Apr 30, 2018 by David Gilmour
Donald Trump reportedly said Haitian immigrants ‘all have AIDS’ during a June meeting
He had plenty to say about Afghan and Nigerian immigrants, too.
On Dec 23, 2017 by Bryan Rolli
Trump’s favorite Irish proverb is actually from a Nigerian poem
The Trump administration needs to up their Google game.
On Mar 17, 2017 by David Gilmour
#FutureForOurGirls campaign spotlights the shunning of Boko Haram victims
Charities march in solidarity with Nigerian kidnap victims who face stigma.
On Mar 8, 2016 by Catherine Scott
This dynamic art project wants to change LGBT rights in Africa
African artists are collaborating to raise awareness of gay rights in the region.
On Jun 8, 2015 by Curt Hopkins
Nigeria falls to France in World Cup match
France eliminated Nigeria from the World Cup Monday with an almost inevitable 2-0 result.
On Jun 30, 2014 by Ramon Ramirez
Suicide bombing at Nigerian World Cup viewing party kills at least 21
No terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
On Jun 18, 2014 by Ramon Ramirez
Nigerian app Bride Price calculates women’s worth, sparks outrage
The creator says people just don’t understand his culture.
On Jun 10, 2014 by EJ Dickson
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