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police host Instagram live with singer Naira Marley
Following a wave of criticism on social networks, the Nigerian police have launched a communication operation targeting young people, tired of excessive…
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Nigerian stars call for dismantling of controversial police unit
In Nigeria, singing stars like Wizkid are visiting the debate on police violence as authorities announce reform of the special federal police…
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Nigerian police chief reformulates special units
Often challenged by the population and human rights defenders for various abuses of power or brutality, these federal police forces see their…
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Aliko Dangote, Nigerian billionaire, Africa’s first fortune
“Today is the economy” portrays Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, founder and head of the conglomerate that bears his name and Africa’s first…
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Nigeria celebrates 60 years of independence
In tonight’s edition: Nigeria started the month celebrating six decades of self-government. We look back at the watershed moments that led up…
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Nigeria’s independence, 60 years later
Nigeria became independent from Britain on October 1, 1960, and today has Africa’s largest economy. FRANCE 24’s Nicolas Germain looks at how…
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Independence special: Joni Haastrup, soul prince in Nigeria
This October 1, 2020 marks the 60th anniversary of Nigeria’s independence. As on every anniversary date, RFI makes you relive the musical…
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sixty years later between disillusions and hopes
Nigeria’s 60th anniversary will continue to be very limited and anti-Covid-19 measures will require it. Several local governments, including the state of…
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Nigeria: the results of 60 years of independence
On October 1, 1960, Nigeria, a former British colony, became the largest independent state on the African continent. What political, economic, social…
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the strike call suspended during the negotiations
Demonstrations to be held on Monday 28 September in Nigeria to protest the rise in fuel and electricity prices did not finally…
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Nigerian Labor Congress calls for strike
The country’s largest union is stepping up pressure on the government by calling for demonstrations on Monday 28 September to protest the…
