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Cote d’Ivoire to pocket $7 million after winning AFCON 2023

Cote d’Ivoire to pocket $7 million after winning AFCON 2023

Ghana News, Sports
As part of their reward for winning the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Cote d'Ivoire will take home a cash prize of $7 million. The Elephants came from a goal down to secure a 2-1 victory in the final of the competition against Nigeria on Sunday night. William Troost-Ekong opened the scoring for the Super Eagles before second-half strikes from Franck Kessie and Sebastien Haller sealed the win for the host nation. The victory meant Emerse Fae's side clinched the AFCON trophy for the first time in the country's history, winning the gold medal and claiming the revised prize money. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced a 40% increase in the prize money for the winner ahead of the start of the competition. Aside from the silver medal received f...
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Runway lighting stolen from Nigerian airport

Runway lighting stolen from Nigerian airport

Africa News
Thieves have stolen the lighting system for one of the runways at Nigeria’s busiest airport just months after it was installed, an airport authority spokesman has confirmed to the BBC. An investigation has now been launched to “arrest the criminals [and] recover what’s missing”, Yakubu Funtua added. It is not clear when the system was taken from Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. But local media reported that airport workers were involved in the theft. The ground lights were installed in November, ending years of after-dusk restrictions on landing on that wing of the airport. Domestic carriers were forced to divert to the international section and taxi about 4km (2.5 miles) back to the right terminal, which caused flight disruptions. Mr Funtua told the BBC t...
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Nigerian states cut working week to three days

Nigerian states cut working week to three days

Africa News, International, Lifestyle & Social
Two state governments in Nigeria have reduced the working week to three days for state employees. The move is to help them cope with increased petrol costs, following the federal government announcement to scrap fuel subsidies. Nigeria is currently struggling to control the rising cost of transportation, which is affecting many citizens. The Edo and Kwara states governments’ announcement will fuel debate in the public and private sectors about measures to help workers cope with the rising costs. Public service staff across Nigeria work five days a week, but there’s still a lot of confusion about the fate of employees in the private sector where some are required to work for six days a week. There are also indications that other states may adopt the new model. Nigeria’s fe...
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Ghana beat Nigeria in final to win inaugural WAFU B U-20 Girls’ Cup

Ghana beat Nigeria in final to win inaugural WAFU B U-20 Girls’ Cup

Africa News, Ghana News, Sports
The Black Princesses of Ghana completed the host and win assignment on Saturday, June 3, as they beat Nigeria in the final of the WAFU Zone B U-20 Cup of Nations. The game at the Baba Yara Stadium travelled to penalty shootouts after both teams scored a goal each within 90 minutes of play. Stella Nyamekye opened the scoring for Ghana in the first half, stepping up from the spot after Comfort Owusu was fouled in the box. The Dreamz Ladies’ midfielder netted her fourth goal of the tournament to give Ghana the lead. Yusif Basigi’s side looked certain to wrap up the game in the second half as they held onto their lead and kept the Nigerians at bay. However, with five minutes away from full time, the away team on the day got their equaliser after a miscommunication between goalk...
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More than 500 dead in Nigeria floods – Authorities

More than 500 dead in Nigeria floods – Authorities

Africa News
The authorities in Nigeria say the number of people killed by floods ravaging the country in recent weeks has risen to more than 500. More than 1,500 others have been wounded while 1.4 million are displaced. Since the end of July, the West African country has been grappling with a wave of flooding affecting 31 of its 36 states including the capital Abuja. The floods are caused by heavy rains and release of excess waters from dams within Nigeria and a major dam in neighbouring Cameroon by the authorities. Experts also partly blame the flooding on the impact of climate change. The country is hit by floods every year. But this year’s disaster is the worst in more than a decade. Giving an update on the situation at a press conference on Tuesday, the permanent secretary of the...
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EU seeks to replace Russia gas with Nigeria gas

EU seeks to replace Russia gas with Nigeria gas

International, World News
The European Union is seeking additional gas supplies from Nigeria as the bloc prepares for potential Russian supply cuts, Matthew Baldwin, deputy director general of the European Commission’s energy department, said on Saturday. Baldwin was speaking in Nigeria where he held meetings with officials from Africa’s largest oil producer this week. He was told that Nigeria was improving security in the Niger Delta and planned to re-open the Trans Niger pipeline after August, which would yield more gas exports to Europe. The EU imports 14% of its total LNG supplies from Nigeria and there is potential to more than double this, Baldwin told Reuters by phone. Oil and gas output in Nigeria is being throttled by theft and vandalism of pipelines, leaving gas producer Nigeria LNG Ltd’s term...
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Nigeria government college shut for fear of attack

Nigeria government college shut for fear of attack

Africa News, World News
The Nigerian government has shut down one of its colleges in the capital, Abuja, over fears of attack by armed gangs. In a statement on Monday, the education ministry said the closure of the Federal Government College in the city’s suburb of Kwali became necessary over insecurity in nearby villages. It said a security breach in Sheda and Lambata villages threatened the school – after gunmen attacked Sheda on Sunday morning, kidnapping a resident. The Federal Government College is located in Sheda. The education minister directed the college’s management to make arrangements for final-year students to conclude their terminal examinations. He also asked principals of government schools across the country to liaise with security agencies to ensure adequate security for their st...
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Mixed reactions as Nigeria’s state oil firm goes private

Mixed reactions as Nigeria’s state oil firm goes private

Africa News, International
For years, the state oil firm has been plagued with bribery scandals and financial transparency issues. Analysts say going commercial could fix these issues Abuja, Nigeria – After more than half a century in existence as a government monopoly, Nigeria’s oil company, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), is set to open up its capital to private investors. The move, marked with a launch ceremony on Tuesday, comes after parliament passed a bill last year to unbundle the NNPC and open it up for private sector investment. “We are transforming our petroleum industry to strengthen its capacity and market relevance for the present and future global energy priorities,” President Muhammadu Buhari, who also doubles as the petroleum minister, said at the ceremony. For years,...
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Ghana on alert for Nigerian jailbreakers, jihadists

Ghana on alert for Nigerian jailbreakers, jihadists

Africa News, Ghana News
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has directed all its regional and sector commanders to institute stringent measures at all points of entry into the country and intensify patrols following another jailbreak in Nigeria. Nigeria, on the night of Wednesday, July 6, recorded a jail break at the Kuje Maximum Security Prison in Abuja, with official reports indicating at least 443 out of 879 inmates that escaped as a result of the jailbreak still on the run. A statement issued in Accra by the GIS said it was believed that the jihadist group, Boko Haram, were behind the attack which saw the use of high end explosives and guns that freed all 64 Boko Haram linked inmates at the prison and were among the escapees still on the run. It said considering current migration trends of Nigerians ...
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Ghana extradites Nigerian to US over internet fraud, information theft

Ghana extradites Nigerian to US over internet fraud, information theft

Ghana News, International
A Nigerian has been extradited from Ghana to the United States over his alleged involvement in fraud and information theft against some victims in Northern Ohio, and other places. 31-year-old Blessing Adeleke had earlier been arrested in Accra by the Ghana Police Service on Monday, March 14, 2022. He is facing 17 counts of indictment with one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud and 16 counts of bank fraud using an online business. According to the US Department of Justice, Adeleke served as an administrator for an online store – Shad0w.info – between January, 2014 and October, 2016 through which compromised data, such as credit numbers and personally identifiable information (PII), were sold. He reportedly shared some of the details with others, including co-defendant Kyli...
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