Nigeria

Business
Clément VéritéApril 5, 2022
Nigeria suspends dozens of millions of phone numbers
The government of Nigeria ordered the suspension of millions of phone numbers. Nigerians are barred from calling with those numbers until they verify the SIMs with their identity.
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Society
Clément VéritéMarch 1, 2022
Thousands Ukrainians flee the war; foreign nationals, too. African Union concerned, an Indian student killed
A large part of the people trying to escape the war in Ukraine is Ukrainians. But thousands of foreign nationals try to do the same. The African Union expressed concerns about reports of "ill treatment of Africans" who want to find safety while Poland rejects discriminatory claims. An Indian student died Tuesday in a bombing.
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Business
Newsendip with ReutersJanuary 13, 2022
Nigeria removes a country ban on Twitter after 7 months of suspension
Nigeria lifted a ban on Twitter that lasted 224 days because the company removed a tweet from the president.
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Politics
Clément VéritéDecember 13, 2021
Nigeria doesn’t want Covid-19 travel restrictions left unanswered
As countries have been restricting travel connections with Nigeria due to the Covid-19, Nigerian officials raise their voices with travel bans, too.
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Politics
Clément VéritéSeptember 23, 2021
U.A.E. terrorist list adds pressure on Nigeria’s officials
The United Arab Emirates terrorist list includes 6 Nigerians prosecuted for having funded Boko Haram. The list revives pressure on Nigeria to fight terrorism.
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Business
Clément VéritéJune 28, 2021
Nigeria Says Its Gas Reserve Doubled by Accident
Nigeria was looking for oil but found gas and, if confirmed, could double its reserve. A potential fortunate discovery as the country looks to diversify its energy export.
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Business
Clément VéritéJune 11, 2021
Nigeria blocked Twitter over political resentment
Nigeria has been blocking Twitter for a week. Yet, Twitter had just opened offices to reach the West African market. The decision comes after months of political resentment against the platform.
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Business
Clément VéritéApril 13, 2021
Twitter expands in Africa
Twitter announced expanding its presence in Africa by opening its headquarters in Ghana.
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