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Hustle academies: west Africa’s online scammers are training others in fraud and sextortion

  By Suleman Lazarus, London School of Economics and Political Science and Mark Button, University of Portsmouth   As the world becomes increasingly connected, digital fraud has evolved from a local problem into a global one. West Africa, particularly Ghana and Nigeria, is witnessing the rise of “hustle kingdoms” – informal academies that train individuals to carry out digital scams. The term “hustle kingdoms” originated from online scammers themselves, used […]

todaySeptember 12, 2024 39

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Nigeria is the world’s 2nd biggest plastic polluter: expert insights into the crisis

    By Wale Fatade, The Conversation   Plastic pollution is a major problem in Nigeria. Recent research identified the country as a plastic pollution hotspot, second to India. India emits 9.3 million tonnes of plastic into the environment each year – one fifth of the global total. Nigeria emits 3.5 million tonnes annually. Just how big is the issue and what can be done about it? The Conversation Africa […]

todaySeptember 12, 2024 18

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Nigerian households use a range of energy, from wood to solar – green energy planning must account for this

    By Dennis Gabriel Pepple, University of Leicester and Daminabo Pokubo, Nottingham Trent University   Low and middle-income countries generally lack access to renewable energy and rely excessively on traditional fuels like firewood and charcoal. In these countries, 2.6 billion people depend mainly on polluting fossil fuels (for electricity) and traditional biomass fuels (such as wood or charcoal for cooking) to meet their daily energy needs. In sub-Saharan Africa, […]

todaySeptember 9, 2024 13

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Nigeria and Niger Strengthen Security Ties Despite Ongoing Tensions

Nigeria and Niger have signed a new agreement to enhance their security cooperation, the Nigerian military announced on Thursday reports Reuters. The deal, formalized through a memorandum of understanding by the defense chiefs in Niamey, aims to reinforce collaboration and promote regional stability, despite ongoing tensions following last year's coup in Niger.

todayAugust 30, 2024 4

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Over 31 Million Nigerians Face Acute Food Shortages Amid Security Challenges and Subsidy Removal

The Nigerian government reported that over 31.8 million Nigerians are facing acute food shortages due to ongoing security issues and the removal of fuel subsidies, according to CNBCAfrica. This figure marks a significant rise from the 18.6 million reported by the U.N. World Food Programme in late 2023. The worsening crisis has led to increased malnutrition, especially among women and children.

todayAugust 29, 2024 5

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TikTok Announces Industry-First Sub-Saharan Africa Safety Advisory Council

  TikTok is taking major steps to boost safety on its platform across Sub-Saharan Africa with the launch of its inaugural Safety Advisory Council and the expansion of its #SaferTogether community education campaign. By partnering with key stakeholders, including policymakers, members from academia, NGOs, and community leaders, TikTok aims to foster a collaborative approach to ensuring a secure and positive platform environment. This announcement was made at TikTok's Safety Summit […]

todayAugust 22, 2024 63

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Sex and alcohol in Nigeria: marketing tactics send dangerous messages to young drinkers

  By Emeka Dumbili, University College Dublin   Nigeria has a high rate of heavy drinking among young people. One study found that 55.8% of teenagers between 15 and 19 years old had engaged in binge drinking in the past month. The World Health Organization has shown that strictly limiting alcohol advertising and reducing alcohol availability are among the most effective measures to prevent heavy alcohol consumption. But Nigeria has […]

todayAugust 19, 2024 14

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