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Akinola Davies Jr. makes history with My Father’s Shadow at Cannes
Set in Lagos in 1993, My Father’s Shadow is a poignant meditation on fatherhood, nationhood, and brotherhood.
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Akinola Davies Jr. on representing Nigerian cinema at Cannes with 'My Father's Shadow'
Euronews Culture sat down with filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr. to discuss Nollywood, his debut film’s Cannes selection, his passion for shooting on film, the role of women in Nigerian society, and more.
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Nigerian farmers struggle as climate change dries up water sources
Farmers in Nigeria are facing a deepening water crisis as climate change dries up rivers and forces them to rely on costly and unreliable wells, threatening food production and livelihoods across the region
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Climate change threatens agriculture in Nigeria
Farmers in Nigeria are facing a deepening water crisis as climate change dries up rivers and forces them to rely on costly and unreliable wells, threatening food production and livelihoods across the region
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Nigeria: Visually impaired children learn to swim in push for inclusion
Each splash is a defiance of the odds in a country where swimming is not part of the school curriculum and access to public pools is scarce
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Aid cuts hit Nigeria as UN warns of growing food crisis for millions in West Africa
Food aid to 100K+ in Nigeria’s Dalori camp stops as donor cuts worsen crisis; UN warns millions face starvation.
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Nigeria's market doctors bring healthcare directly to traders
Enterprising Lagos doctor has set up in a market to treat traders forced to prioritise work over their own health.
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219 rescued from human trafficking and cybercrime ring in Ghana
In a sweeping operation led by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), 219 people—primarily foreign nationals—have been rescued from a suspected human trafficking and cybercrime ring operating in Oyarifa, a suburb of Accra.
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Funeral held in Kenya for TikTok content moderator
Ladi Anzaki Olubunmi’s decomposed remains were found on March 7 at her apartment on the outskirts of the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, three days after she failed to show up at work.
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Central Nigeria reels after mass killings as fears of further ethnic and land-related attacks grow
Dozens killed in central Nigeria amid ethnic, religious tensions and resource scarcity; fears of more attacks grow.
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Yinka Shonibare explores identity and hybridity in new Madagascar exhibition
A giant in the world of visual art arrives in Madagascar. His name: Yinka Shonibare. The Anglo-Nigerian artist brings his powerful new exhibition “Safiotra [Hybridities]” to Fondation H, opening April 11th
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Nationwide protests in Nigeria: 'Take-it-back movement' across Abuja, Lagos & Rivers State
In Nigeria anti-government sentiment has been brewing for a while. Across the country, tens of thousands of Nigerians took to the streets to protest against President Bola Tinubu’s administration. These are the images from Lagos and...
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UN reports: Nigeria has highest number of maternal deaths
The UN has released its “Trends in Maternal Mortality 2000–2023” report, revealing deeply concerning data on maternal deaths worldwide. Nigeria tops the list, while India recorded an average of 52 maternal deaths daily. Countries like DR...
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Trump tariff war: Africa's trade future in limbo
U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, including a 10 percent flat tax on all U.S. imports. Trump slapped additional duties on around 60 nations, ranging between 15 percent and 49 percent. Nations...
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People flee homes after deadly attacks kills dozens in Central Nigeria
At least 48 people have been killed in a wave of intercommunal violence in Nigeria’s Plateau State. The deadly attacks in Bokkos have forced residents to flee their homes. Officials say land disputes remain at the heart of this ongoing...
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Box office blues: CinemaCon seeks to revive faltering film industry
CinemaCon is focusing on strategies to revive the struggling film industry, as box office sales continue to decline. The event aims to explore new ways to attract audiences and adapt to changing viewing habits.
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Contrasting lives in Lagos: The highs and lows of Nigeria's economic hub
Lagos boasts of some of Nigeria’s most successful people. But beneath the facade lies extreme poverty and exclusion.
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Why markets react positively to bad news
Beyond the current meltdown in global markets on US recession fears, a long-term and broader trend shows positive investor reaction to countries that have been under significant fiscal strain or in some cases an outright crisis. Look at...
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Nigeria home demolitions: High land values in Lagos drive mass evictions
The poorest people in Nigeria's biggest city are out on the streets, after their houses are bulldozed.
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Nigeria’s economic crisis pushes women to driving
Lagos, Nigeria’s economic capital, sees nearly 10 million commuters rely on public buses daily. Traditionally a male-dominated industry, the transport sector is now witnessing a shift. Women like Amaka Okoli, a former banker, have turned...
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Nigeria News: Nigerian Women Challenge Norms From Behind The Wheel | Africa News | WION
Lagos, Nigeria’s economic capital, sees nearly 10 million commuters rely on public buses daily. Traditionally a male-dominated industry, the transport sector is now witnessing a shift. Women like Amaka Okoli, a former banker, have turned...
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First-ever Ramzan school closures in northern Nigeria spark outrage
For the first time in Nigeria, four northern states have closed schools during the month of Ramazan. The decision is fueling a bitter debate across the country, with critics arguing that it disrupts education and unfairly affects...
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Nigeria GDP Grows At Fastest Pace In 3 Years
Nigeria's economy experienced a notable upturn in the fourth quarter of 2024, achieving a 3.84% year-on-year GDP growth—the fastest in three years. This surge was predominantly driven by the services sector, which expanded by 5.37%...