Nigeria

How Plastic Bottles Are Paying For School In Nigeria

World News | Sanya Jain | Thursday June 13, 2019

A school in Nigeria is accepting plastic bottles in lieu of school fees from parents. The Recycle Pay project allows parents to use plastic waste as currency to pay their children's school fees.

Indian Sailor Among 18 Arrested In Nigeria Over Illegal Oil Export: Report

Indians Abroad | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday May 23, 2019

An Indian sailor and 17 others were arrested by the Nigerian Navy over an attempt to illegally export stolen crude oil to Ghana, according to a report.

How To Beat Boko Haram? Treat Women Better, Analysts Say

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday May 21, 2019

Tens of thousands of women have been freed from Nigeria's brutal Boko Haram fighters, but providing a safe future for them is critical to winning the war, analysts warned Tuesday.

India Backs Nigeria's Tijjani Muhammad-Bande As UNGA's Next President

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 14, 2019

India has expressed support to Nigeria's Ambassador to the UN Tijjani Muhammad-Bande as the next president of the General Assembly and called him to make the body more "action-oriented" to deal with the global scourge of terrorism.

5 Indian Sailors Kidnapped By Pirates In Nigeria, Confirms Sushma Swaraj

India News | Edited by Prionka Jha | Tuesday May 7, 2019

Five Indian sailors, posted in Nigeria, have been "abducted" by pirates, confirmed External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.

British Aid Worker Among 2 Shot Dead In Nigeria, 4 Tourists Abducted

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday April 22, 2019

Two people including a British aid worker have been shot dead and four tourists abducted in an attack by armed gunmen on a holiday resort in northwestern Nigeria, police said on Sunday.

100 Children Feared Trapped As School Building Collapses In Nigeria

World News | Reuters | Wednesday March 13, 2019

A Reuters reporter at the scene saw a boy of 10 being pulled from the rubble covered in dust but with no visible injuries. A crowd erupted into cheers as another child was pulled from the wreckage. The two were among eight children residents said had been rescued so far.

Lava Expands Operations in Africa, Entering Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday February 4, 2019

Lava has brought its "Z" and "Iris" series smartphones and "Champion" series feature phones to these markets, the company said in a statement.

Nigerian Fans Sing Kal Ho Naa Ho And Leave The Internet Stunned. Watch

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Monday December 24, 2018

In 2003, Sonu Nigam gave us the gem that was the title track of Kal Ho Naa Ho. Now, 15 years later, a melodious rendition of the evergreen song, sung by a Nigerian man, is winning hearts all over again.

Nigeria Professor Given Jail For Demanding "Sex For Marks" From Student

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday December 18, 2018

A Nigerian court sentenced a university lecturer to jail after he demanded sex from a female student to boost her marks in a landmark ruling designed to address "rampant" sexual harassment on campuses.

Nigeria Lifts UNICEF Suspension Hours After Accusing Staff Of Spying

World News | Reuters | Saturday December 15, 2018

The Nigerian military on Friday lifted a suspension of United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund activities in the northeast of the country.

Nigeria President And Other World Leaders Who Had To Prove They Didn't Die

Offbeat | Sanya Jain | Tuesday December 4, 2018

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday denied claims that he had died and been replaced by a Sudanese impostor. Here's a look at other world leaders who have had to prove that they are not dead

Samsung Caught Tweeting About Galaxy Note 9 Using an iPhone

Jagmeet Singh | Monday December 3, 2018

The official Samsung Nigeria Twitter account has been spotted promoting the Galaxy Note 9 using an iPhone.

"It's Real Me": Nigeria President Ends Rumours Of Being Dead, Replaced

World News | Reuters | Monday December 3, 2018

Nigeria's President Buhari on Sunday denied claims that he had died and been replaced by a Sudanese impostor, breaking his silence on a rumour that has circulated on social media for months.

Blac Chyna Faces Massive Outrage For Selling Skin-Lightening Cream

Offbeat | Sanya Jain | Thursday November 22, 2018

American model and reality TV star Blac Chyna is facing a social media backlash after announcing plans to sell a skin-lightening cream.