Nigeria's decision to close land border trade to stop smuggling is affecting regional trade and prices of goods being forced through already bogged-down water ports. Nigeria’s neighbors argue it’s against the principles of free trade but Nigerian rice farmers have welcomed the move to support local industry. Timothy Obiezu reports from Abuja.
Academy Awards rejected first Nollywood Netflix original 'Lionheart' from International Feature Film category for lacking non-English dialogue
Academy Awards rejected first Nollywood Netflix original “Lionheart” from International Feature Film category for lacking non-English dialogue
Nigeria's Oscar Committee is urging Nigerian filmmakers to use more native languages in their productions. This, after the U.S. Academy Awards disqualified a Nigerian entry in the International Feature Film category because the movie used too much English. While some in Nigeria’s Hollywood – known as Nollywood -- support the idea of more native languages in films, others argue that non-English films limit their audience reach. Timothy Obiezu reports from Abuja.
Nigeria accounts for the highest cancer mortality rate in Africa according to the WHO. In October, also world cancer awareness month, several non-profits in Nigeria are taking information about the disease to the streets and sponsoring underprivileged patients for treatments. Timothy Obiezu reports from Abuja.
During October, world cancer awareness month, several non-profits in Nigeria took information about the disease to the streets and sponsored underprivileged patients in need of treatments
Nigeria accounts for the highest cancer mortality rate in Africa according to the World Health Organization. Low awareness, late detection and high cost of treatment are major factors contributing to increasing cancer mortality in the west African nation. But in October, also world cancer awareness month, several non-profits in Nigeria are taking information about the disease to the streets and sponsoring underprivileged patients for treatments. Timothy Obiezu reports from Abuja.
Twenty-three people, including UN workers, guards, and visitors, were killed in the 2011 blast with more than 60 injured
With a massive polio eradication initiative by the World Health Organization, polio cases decreased globally by more than 99% since 1988
Ten years ago, Nigeria accounted for half of the world's polio cases, but following an aggressive vaccination program, the African nation is on the verge of being declared polio free. Despite the milestone, Nigeria's many polio survivors are left to struggle with their disabilities, although one survivor has found a way to provide support and hope for thousands. Timothy Obiezu has this story from Abuja ahead of World Polio Day on October 24th.
Experts are skeptical, saying government poverty alleviation plans are not sustainable
Their voices are growing weary, after more than 2,000 days of sustained outcry and demand since 276 girls were taken from a government school in Chibok, in northern Nigeria
Their movement is being led by 16-year-old Faithwins Iwuh, whom some compare to Swedish teenage activist Greta Thunberg
The climate action movement known as "Fridays for Future" has spread to Nigeria, where it is being led by a 16-year-old school girl, Faithwins Iwuh. The movement started by a Swedish teenager, Greta Thunberg, now has millions of school children worldwide, who are demanding immediate action to counteract global warming. For VOA, Timothy Obiezu has more from Abuja.
Sixteen-year old Faithwins Iwuh — who is sometimes referred to as Nigeria's Greta Thunberg — wants Nigeria to contribute to the global fight against climate change
A non profit is collaborating with the World Heart Federation to provide proper education and treatment for underprivileged patients
A recent wave of abductions in Nigeria is raising fear across the country. Unlike kidnappings involving oil militants in the south or Boko Haram in the north, which often take on political dimensions, this crime wave spans through every region, and is driven largely by economic hardship, experts say. The government is trying to address the problem by setting up an kidnapping response team. Timothy Obiezu has this report from Abuja
According to police, 685 kidnappings occurred nationwide in the first quarter of the year, an average of seven per day
Despite their success, these parathletes lack adequate funding and proper training facilities
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