Google has announced plans to invest $1 billion in Africa over the next five years to ensure access to fast and cheaper internet and back start-ups to support the continent’s digital transformation.
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NIGERIA: Duchess Of Cornwall Takes On Patronship Of Lagos-based Rape Survivors Charity
Nigeria’s first Centre offering care and support to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence has named a British royal as a patron.
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NIGERIA: Concern Over Doctors Record Uptake Of Saudi Arabia Move Offer
In Nigeria, a government-licensed recruiting agency based in the capital, Abuja, is inundated with the number of qualified doctors intending to leave Nigeria to work in Saudi Arabia.
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AFRICA UNION: Member States Oppose Chairman’s Unilaterally Granting Israel Observer Status
The 22 July quiet and unceremonious granting of Israel an observer nation status within the commission for Africa Union (AU) by its chair, Moussa Faki Mahamat is in violation of the organisation’s charter and founding principles.
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NIGERIA: Custody Tussle Between Benin Monarch And Governor Jeopardises Return Of Ancient Artefacts
Following years of successful campaign for the Benin Bronzes looted during the colonial era to be returned to their place of origin, a dispute of who should take custody of the artefacts has ensued between the government of Nigerian and traditional rulers.
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NIGERIA: TB Joshua Responds To YouTube Channel Shutdown With Prayers
Nigerian televangelist, T.B. Joshua, has called upon his followers to “pray for YouTube” and not to respond with hate after the video streaming platform shut down the church’s channel for posting videos claiming to “cure homosexuality”.
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NIGERIA: Google Doodle To Celebrate Oliver De Coque’s Posthumous 74th Birthday
During the week, Google celebrated Nigerian highlife musician Oliver De Coque on his 74th posthumous birthday with a Doodle illustrated by Lagos-based artist Ohab TBJ.
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NIGERIA: Afrobeats: The Backstory Premieres In Lagos
A nine-part series documentary featuring footages of interviews and clips compiled over 20 years, chronicling the global rise of Afrobeat music genre is set to be screened publicly in Lagos Nigeria this Easter.
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NIGERIA: Lifestyle Audit Is Now Legal
The Federal government of Nigeria has announced plans to audit the lifestyle of Nigerians who flaunt wealth on social media.
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NIGERIA: Federal/State Government Disagree Over Returned £4.2m Ibori Loot
The British Government’s announcement during the week to return to Nigerian government £4.2 million recovered from former Governor of Delta State, James Ibori, has stirred up argument between the Federal Government and the Delta State government.
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