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What to know about USAID and the deadly impacts of US foreign aid cuts

What to know about USAID and the deadly impacts of US foreign aid cuts

The foreign aid landscape has changed dramatically since U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration dissolved the United States Agency for International Development, once the world’s largest humanitarian donor
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Lagos Positions Itself as Africa's Digital Finance Hub with MINT AFRICA Launch

Lagos Positions Itself as Africa's Digital Finance Hub with MINT AFRICA Launch

Lagos Positions Itself as Africa's Digital Finance Hub with MINT AFRICA Launch
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Free operations give hope to children with a neglected but deadly disease in Africa

Free operations give hope to children with a neglected but deadly disease in Africa

Ibrahim Dalhatu was just 3 when he contracted noma, a severe disease that disfigures the face and often kills affected children
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Eritrea's President Isaias Afwerki Maintains Totalitarian Rule Since 1993 Independence

Eritrea's President Isaias Afwerki Maintains Totalitarian Rule Since 1993 Independence

Isaias Afwerki has served as the President of Eritrea since its formal independence on May 24, 1993. Under his leadership, Eritrea has operated as a unitary republic governed by the People's Front for Democracy and Justice (PFDJ), the successor to the Eritrean People's Liberation Front (EPLF). A constitution drafted in 1997 has never been implemented, and the country has not held any national elections since gaining independence. Executive authority is highly concentrated in President Afwerki, leading to a totalitarian regime. Eritrea's history includes a border war with Ethiopia from 1998 to 2000, concluded by the Algiers Agreement, though border demarcation remained contested until a rapprochement in 2018 normalized relations. The country's strategic location along the Red Sea coast has historically made it a significant hub for trade and cultural exchange.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art Strikes a Deal with Nigeria for Long-Term Loan of Three Major Artworks

Metropolitan Museum of Art Strikes a Deal with Nigeria for Long-Term Loan of Three Major Artworks

The pieces come from the collection of Ceil Pulitzer and will be on display for 25 years.
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Report Links 61 Nigerian Officials to $271 Million in U.S. Property Holdings

Report Links 61 Nigerian Officials to $271 Million in U.S. Property Holdings

A new investigation has identified 284 properties in the United States, collectively valued at nearly $271 million, linked to 61 current and former high-level Nigerian officials, their families, associates, and affiliated companies. The report, titled "Nigeria: Dirty Deeds -- How Top Nigerian Officials Bought a Piece of America," was released by the Platform to Protect Whistleblowers in Africa (PPLAAF) in partnership with the Anti-Corruption Data Collective (ACDC). The properties were acquired from 1991 onwards, with 152 properties worth approximately $177 million purchased while officials were in office. The investigation highlighted recurring risk factors, including purchases made during public office, transactions without apparent financing, and the use of companies and intermediaries to obscure ownership. Of the 284 properties, 230 (about 81%) were purchased without apparent financing, totaling approximately $232 million. The report also noted that 39 of the 61 individuals examined have been publicly a...
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AFRICLOUD Establishes Cloud Infrastructure Region in Lagos, Enhancing African Digital Connectivity

AFRICLOUD Establishes Cloud Infrastructure Region in Lagos, Enhancing African Digital Connectivity

AFRICLOUD Establishes Cloud Infrastructure Region in Lagos, Enhancing African Digital Connectivity
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Report Links Nigerian Officials and Families to $271 Million in U.S. Properties

Report Links Nigerian Officials and Families to $271 Million in U.S. Properties

A new investigation, titled 'Dirty Deeds: How Top Nigerian Officials Bought a Piece of America,' has identified 61 politically exposed persons (PEPs) from Nigeria and their families as being linked to 284 properties in the United States, collectively valued at $271 million. The report, conducted by the Platform to Protect Whistleblowers in Africa (PPLAAF) in partnership with the Anti-Corruption Data Collective (ACDC), found that 152 of these properties, worth approximately $177 million, were acquired while the officials were in office. Prominent figures named include former National Security Adviser Sambo Dasuki, former Senate Majority Leader Orji Uzor Kalu, former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke, and former JAMB Registrar Dibu Ojerinde. The children of former president Olusegun Obasanjo are also linked to properties worth at least $9 million. The investigation examined property records and other documents to trace U.S. real estate connected to these Nigerian officials, their relatives, associate...
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Benin Bronzes Repatriation Efforts Intensify Amidst Shifting Western Art Market Dynamics

Benin Bronzes Repatriation Efforts Intensify Amidst Shifting Western Art Market Dynamics

The debate surrounding the repatriation of Benin Bronzes is intensifying, with a growing focus on their historical context and market evolution. These artworks, originally from Benin City, now Nigeria, were largely plundered during the 1897 British attack. Initially viewed as colonial trophies and later as aesthetic inspirations for Western artists like Pablo Picasso and Jacob Epstein, they are now central to decolonial discourse. Institutions such as the Smithsonian and the Museum of Fine Arts have begun repatriating pieces, highlighting the role of art dealers like John J. Klejman and William Downing Webster in their circulation. The market value of these bronzes has dramatically increased, with an example of a Benin head purchased for £230 in 1951 selling for £10 million in 2016. Despite legal complexities, including the British Museum Act of 1963, which restricts deaccessioning, efforts for restitution are gaining momentum, driven by ethical considerations and sustained advocacy from Nigerian officials...
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EU and Nigeria Fashion Week Partner to Advance Sustainable Fashion and Green Economy

EU and Nigeria Fashion Week Partner to Advance Sustainable Fashion and Green Economy

EU and Nigeria Fashion Week Partner to Advance Sustainable Fashion and Green Economy
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United Nigeria Airlines Chairman Challenges Negative International Perception of Nigeria Ahead of Global PR Forum

United Nigeria Airlines Chairman Challenges Negative International Perception of Nigeria Ahead of Global PR Forum

Professor Obiora Okonkwo, Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, has publicly stated his belief that Nigeria's international image is often misrepresented and does not reflect the country's true reality. Speaking at a reception hosted by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) in Abuja, Okonkwo emphasized his commitment to Nigeria, asserting that he cannot envision permanently relocating despite the 'Japa' trend of Nigerians seeking opportunities abroad. He highlighted his extensive international experience as a basis for understanding the disparity between global perceptions and the actual situation in Nigeria. Okonkwo's remarks come as Nigeria prepares to host the World Public Relations Forum and the 37th African Public Relations Association Conference from November 15 to 21, 2026. He views this upcoming event as a significant opportunity for Nigeria to showcase its resilience, diversity, and capacity to an international audience, potentially altering long-held negative perceptions.
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IMF Identifies Election Spending and Reform Slowdown as Risks to Nigeria's Fiscal Stability

IMF Identifies Election Spending and Reform Slowdown as Risks to Nigeria's Fiscal Stability

IMF Identifies Election Spending and Reform Slowdown as Risks to Nigeria's Fiscal Stability