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The history of ‘Japa’ and how it came to mean the world to Nigeria’s youth
The 1970s and 1980s witnessed the beginning of the first wave of emigration from Nigeria, which the locals called “Japa.” Many young people in Nigeria fled the country in search of better opportunities...
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Davido to perform at World Cup finale, in first public appearance after death of his son
Nigerian artist Davido is set to perform at the upcoming Qatar World Cup finale taking place on Sunday, December 18. This is a highly anticipated performance as it marks his first public performance since...
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Five things to know about Walid Regragui, the first African coach to reach semi-finals in the World Cup
The name Walid Regragui is one that will always be remembered in the annals of Moroccan and African football. As the first African coach to lead a team to the quarterfinals of the World Cup, and the first...
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This tech company’s new policy allowing women to take paid monthly “menstrual leave” sparks controversy in Nigeria
The recent announcement by Klasha, a Nigerian fashion e-commerce company based in Lagos, to implement a menstrual leave policy for their female employees has sparked thought-provoking dialogues...
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Can the new Naira notes save Nigeria’s economy?
The Central Bank of Nigeria has introduced new Naira notes to tackle the country’s economic challenges. The new notes, which come in denominations of N200, N500, and N1000, feature enhanced...
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The mystery of the “land of twins,” the city with the highest twin births in Africa
Nearly every family has twins or multiple births in the Nigerian city of Igbo-Ora in the southwestern Oyo State. The city, which has become knows as the “Land of Twins” has the highest rate...
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