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In Nigeria, Covid-19 gives new impetus to the pangolin defense
The strong attention paid to pangolin due to the Covid-19 pandemic has raised awareness at the international level of the need to…
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the demonstrations against police violence are increasing
Protests against police violence are on the rise in Nigeria. For a week, the country’s social network has been mobilized by the…
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Nigerian Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is fighting for WTO leadership
They are two candidates for the head of the organization: a Korean, Yoo Myung-hee, and a Nigerian, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. Portrait of the…
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Lagos stock market rise
It’s Christmas before its time on the Lagos Stock Exchange in Nigeria. On Tuesday, October 6, the index jumped over the thirty…
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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…
