Tag: Nigeria
Internet outage hits several African countries as undersea cables fail
On Thursday, March 14, 2024, a major internet outage affected several African nations. South Africa, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Ghana, and Burkina Faso were among the countries strained. The outage was a ...Nollywood Icon Mr Ibu Dies at 62
Nigeria mourns the passing of the beloved Nollywood icon, John Okafor, also known as Mr Ibu, who has passed away at the age of 62. “With heavy hearts, we announce the passing ...Nigeria’s Labour Union starts two-day protest against hunger and insecurity nationwide
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the trade union umbrella has initiated a two-day protest on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, targeting “hunger and insecurity” nationwide. Commencing in Lagos, the country’s commercial hub, at ...Universal Music Group Acquires Majority Stake in Mavin Global
Universal Music Group has purchased a majority stake in Mavin Global, the renowned Nigerian record label established by Don Jazzy, that is home to artists like Rema, Ayra Starr, Crayon, and Ladipoe, ...Davido pledges N300 Million to support orphanages across Nigeria
Davido has pledged the sum of N300 million, (approximately USD 200 thousand) to orphanage homes across Nigeria through his foundation, The David Adeleke Foundation (DAF). For the past years, the Afrobeats star ...Protests in Nigeria over rising cost of living
Protests against the rising cost of living are underway in the Nigerian cities of Oyo and Ibadan. Following similar protests held in northern Nigeria two weeks prior, residents in the southern region ...Ivory Coast beat Nigeria to win their third AFCON title
Host nation Ivory Coast are the champions of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Nigeria by 2-1 to mark their third AFCON title in history. The Super Eagles of Nigeria ...AFCON 2023: Nigeria and Ivory Coast set to clash in an all-West African final
The AFCON 2023 final features Ivory Coast, the host nation, squaring off against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in an all-West African showdown on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at the Stade De ...“Afrobeat vs. Amapiano: Nigeria and South Africa set for Afcon semi-final showdown”
The three-time African champion, Nigeria, will renew its continental rivalry with South Africa in the eagerly awaited semi-final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Today’s match, which will be held at ...Nigeria and Cameroon Set for Epic Showdown in 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Round of ...
The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations stage is set for a Tense Round of 16 clash between two football giants, Nigeria and Cameroon. The knockout tie was officially confirmed on Tuesday evening, ...