Tag: Nigeria
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Campaign Against Hunger: Farmers and Stakeholders Unite to Defend Food Security
Unlocking a united front against hunger A new wave of collaboration is sweeping through Nigeria as farmers, civil society groups, policymakers, and humanitarian organizations rally under the banner of a national Campaign Against Hunger. The campaign responds to a troubling projection from the Food Security Situation Analysis, which estimates that 34.7 million people across 27…
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Osimhen: Super Eagles Must Qualify for 2026 World Cup
Osimhen Urges Nigeria to Seal 2026 World Cup Berth Victor Osimhen has reiterated a clear message to Nigeria’s national team, the Super Eagles: qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is non‑negotiable. Speaking amid discussions about the team’s revival and a new coaching setup, the Napoli striker underscored the urgency of returning Nigeria to football’s…
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Campaign Against Hunger Unites Farmers and Stakeholders Across Nigeria
Campaign Against Hunger: A Coalition for Food Security A broad alliance spearheaded by farmers, agribusinesses, and civil society groups is rallying to tackle a looming food insecurity crisis. A new study from the Food Security Situation Analysis projects that 34.7 million people in 27 Nigerian states and the Federal Capital Territory will be food insecure…
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Two Women Burned to Death in Kano Attack: Police Probe Intensifies
Overview of the Kano Attack In a shocking daylight incident in Kano State, Nigeria, two women were killed when unknown attackers set their matrimonial rooms ablaze. The victims, identified as senior and junior wives in the same household, were reportedly inside their home when the blaze broke out. The attack has sent shockwaves through the…
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ISWAP Ambush in Nigeria: Convoy Attack and Kidnapping
Overview of the Incident In a confrontation that underscores the evolving security challenge in northeast Nigeria, fighters belonging to the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) reportedly ambushed a Nigerian military convoy in Borno State on a Friday night. Early reports indicate the attack resulted in the death of several soldiers, including members of the…
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COOs Behind Nigeria’s Fintech Boom: Meet the Operators of the Top 5 Platforms
Introduction: The quiet drivers of Nigeria’s fintech ascendancy As Nigeria’s fintech scene surges, the leadership that often goes unseen is the Chief Operating Officer. While founders and CEOs generate the vision, COOs translate that vision into scalable, reliable operations. In the country’s five most influential fintech platforms—Opay, Flutterwave, Paystack, Paga, and Kuda Bank—the COO role…
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Campaign against Hunger Unites Farmers and Stakeholders to Tackle Nigeria’s Food Insecurity
Rising Food Insecurity Prompts Unified Action A new study from the Food Security Situation Analysis highlights a troubling forecast: 34.7 million Nigerians across 27 states and the Federal Capital Territory could be food insecure or worse between June and August 2026. The projection underscores the urgent need for coordinated action among farmers, policymakers, and civil…
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ISWAP Ambushes Nigerian Military Convoy in Borno State: Reports of Kidnapping and Fatalities Emerge
Breaking: ISWAP Attack Claims Nigerian Military Convoy in Borno State The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) is reported to have carried out a deadly ambush against a Nigerian military convoy in Borno State on Friday night, according to multiple security sources and local press outlets. Early details indicate that while the attack resulted in…
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Meet the COOs Driving Nigeria’s Top Fintech Platforms
Introduction: The backbone of Nigeria’s fintech surge While founders and CEOs often take the spotlight, the Chief Operating Officers (COOs) of Nigeria’s top fintech platforms are the engines that keep day-to-day operations smooth, scalable, and compliant. As Nigerian fintechs attract record funding and expand rapidly, COOs are translating strategy into reliable product delivery, robust processes,…
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ISWAP Ambush in Borno: Nigerian Military Convoy Attacked, General Kidnapped
Breaking: ISWAP Ambush Claims Nigerian Military Convoy in Borno In a developing security incident reported from Borno State, fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) allegedly ambushed a Nigerian military convoy on Friday night. Initial accounts from local and security sources indicate a brutal engagement that left several service members dead and, alarmingly,…