Tag: UK
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Nigeria Under Tinubu:Global Applause, Local Anguish
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Nigeria under Tinubu presents a paradox: While the international community lauds the nation’s progress under President Bola Tinubu, the stark realities on the ground tell a different story. Despite accolades from the United Nations (UN) and the United Kingdom (UK), many Nigerians grapple with daily hardships, including insecurity, economic difficulties,…
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Ghana Celebrates Return of Asante Kingdom’s Looted Artefacts
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After 150 years, looted artefacts from the Asante kingdom are back in Ghana, on display at the Manhyia Palace Museum in Kumasi. Ghanaians rejoiced, welcoming home 32 items, including a ceremonial cap worn by courtiers at coronations. The items, loaned to Ghana for three years by the Victoria & Albert…
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Video: UK’s House of Lords Passes safety of Rwanda Bill
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Rwanda Bill—The UK’s House of Lords has passed a controversial bill that allows the government to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. The bill has sparked widespread debate and criticism, with many expressing concerns about the safety and well-being of asylum seekers in Rwanda. Watch this video
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Owowoh Princess Oluchukwu: First Nigerian Female Officer to Graduate from UK’s Sandhurst
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Officer Cadet Owowoh Princess Oluchukwu has etched her name in history as the first-ever Nigerian female officer to graduate from the UK’s Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS). The 24-year-old Princess was among the 135 Officer Cadets who graduated during RMAS’ Sovereign’s Parade in London. The ceremony marked the culmination of…
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Could British Military Training Be Linked to African Political Instabilities?
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British military training significantly impacts the political dynamics of African nations, particularly those with a history of instability. In the complex global political landscape, Africa often becomes a focal point of power struggles and geopolitical maneuvers. However, this influence from institutions like the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) carries implications…
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UK to ‘Generously’ Accept Naira Payments from Nigerian Businesses
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🗞️Strengthening Trade Relations and Easing Currency Challenges between Nigeria and the UK In a new development for trade relations, the British government, through its export credit agency, UK Export Finance (UKEF), has announced that it will now accept naira payments from Nigerian business owners who make procurement in the UK.…