Tag: NIGERIA
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President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has criticized Nigeria’s low power generation of 4,500–5,000 MW, arguing that the country should aim for 50,000–60,000 MW. Speaking during a tour of the Dangote Refinery in Lagos, he noted that his conglomerate alone generates over 1,500 MW for internal use, demonstrating the potential for large-scale power…
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Canada made a historic basketball display at the 2025 FIBA U-19 Women’s World Cup in Brno, Czech Republic, defeating Nigeria 113–42 and setting a new record for the most three-pointers made in a single game at 20 in total. This achievement surpassed the previous record of 19 and marked the first time in FIBA…
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The U.S. Mission in Nigeria has clarified that the recent reduction in visa validity for most Nigerian nonimmigrant travelers results from a global security and technical review, not political reasons. The decision is unrelated to Nigeria’s BRICS affiliations, third-country deportee policies, or e-visa changes. The U.S. has emphasized its commitment to working with Nigeria to…
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Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar has stated that Nigeria will not accept Venezuelan deportees from the U.S, citing the country’s existing challenges and large population of 230 million. This follows pressure from the Trump administration amid a crackdown on undocumented migrants. Tuggar also addressed US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 10% trade…
