The legacy of Nigerian music star Orlando Julius must not be overlooked: Orlando Julius (left) on stage with his wife, the dancer and singer Latoya Aduke. Photo by Jack Vartoogian/Getty Images If there is one musician as commonly associated as Fela Anikulapo-Kuti with the West African musical movements Afrobeat and Afrobeats (never mind Afro-Blues and …
Nigerian police: why improving public trust has proven difficult: Hakeem Odumosu, former Lagos State Police Commissioner, addressing journalists during a protest in Lagos. Adeyinka Yusuf/Majority World/Universal Images Group/Getty Images) Policing plays a vital role in maintaining law and order in any society. Public trust and confidence in the police is a concern in many parts …
Obasanjo: from a Nigerian village to the pinnacle of power on the continent: Olusegun Obasanjo, former president of Nigeria. Darren Stewart/Gallo Images via Getty Images Olusegun Obasanjo, Nigeria’s former president and a pan Africanist extraordinaire, turned 85 on 5 March 2022. Obasanjo was Nigeria’s military head of state between 1976 and 1979 and two-time democratically …
Who is Nigerian music star Wizkid — and why is he taking over the world?: Photo by Joseph Okpako/WireImage The global appreciation of West Africa’s Afrobeats music has grown significantly in the last decade. Afrobeats stars are touring the world, racking up record sales, winning awards and collaborating with big-name international artists. In fact, seven …
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What Nigerian cities can do to cope better with flood risk: Flooding remains a challenge in some Nigerian cities. Sodiq Adelakun/AFP via Getty Images Flooding is one of the most prevalent and devastating disasters in Nigerian cities. It happens every year in many states of Nigeria. And it has significant social and economic impacts. In …
South Africa in the news: S’Africa Mulls 10-year Visa for Nigerian Business Travellers: In a bid to promote trade between Nigeria and South Africa, the South African High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr. Thamsanqa Dennis Mseleku has advised more Nigerian businesses, especially financial …: “South Africa” – BingNews Munster face test of mettle and resources ahead …
Omicron: Senior Nigerian scientist considers fallout, and why travel bans are a waste of time: Nigeria's President Buhari at the 2021 Intra-African Trade Fair in Durban, South Africa. Darren Stewart/Gallo Images via Getty Images Nigeria is about to receive President Cyril Ramaphosa, who will be leading a delegation made up of government and business representatives, …
My formula for a tasty and nutritious Nigerian soup – with termites: Termites Getty Images Animal protein, in the form of meat and fish, is becoming more expensive all over the world. It’s getting out of reach for more people, particularly low income earners. Yet it can be a good source of nutrition, of instance, …
Some Nigerian plants show potential to treat malaria: Malaria is endemic in Nigeria. Alexander Joe/AFP via Getty Images Six countries in Africa accounted for about half of all malaria deaths worldwide in 2019: Nigeria (23%), the Democratic Republic of the Congo (11%), Tanzania (5%), Burkina Faso (4%), Mozambique (4%) and Niger (4%). The World Health …
Offences committed under the influence of alcohol and drugs: what the Nigerian law says: The consumption of alcohol and drugs can be linked with the increase in crime, violence and public disorder. Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images) There is a great deal of evidence showing a link between drug use and abuse and a range of violent …
Nigerian museums must tell stories of slavery with more complexity and nuance: The Gidan Makama national museum in Kano, Nigeria. Aminu Abubakar/AFP/Getty In many parts of the world, museums are considering how to present history through different lenses, rather than just representing colonial and imperialistic views of certain events, countries or whole continents. The current …
Military postings put strains on Nigerian families: here’s what some told us: Soldiers gesture while standing on guard during Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari's visit to the Maimalari Barracks in Maiduguri on June 17, 2021. Photo by Audu Marte/AFP via Getty Images In Nigeria, military personnel are deployed for internal operations to combat terrorism, armed banditry, …
South Africa in the news: Nigerian businesses lost a fifth of their staff during the pandemic: Across all sectors from manufacturing and agriculture to financial services, more than 70% of businesses also reported losing revenue as Covid-19 raged.: “South Africa” – BingNews Johann van Graan quiet on rumours of new contract: Johann van Graan has …
Tribute to Yusuf Grillo: Nigerian art activist, scholar and bridge builder: Yusuf Grillo contributed significantly to art and art education in Nigeria. TY Bello/Instagram Nigerian contemporary visual artist and scholar Yusuf Grillo died on 23 August 2021, aged 87 years. Art scholar Sule James explains Grillo’s influence and impact on art on the continent. Who …
South Africa in the news: Nigerian tribunal orders Multichoice to pay 50% of disputed .4 bln tax bill: A Nigerian tax tribunal ordered the local unit of South Africa’s pay-TV company Multichoice to pay 50% of a disputed 1.8 trillion naira ($ 4.38 billion) tax bill relating to previous years, the Federal …: “South Africa” …
Nigerian health research needs more regular funding: Nigeria must increase funding for health research Brian/AFP via Getty Images Nigeria’s Tertiary Education Trust Fund has approved N8.5bn (US$ 16.83m) for medical research this year an increase of 13.33%. Of this amount, N1bn (US$ 1.98m) is specifically for research on COVID-19. The fund was set up in …