Chess is a no-barrier game, and one Nigerian youngster is making her mark on the global stage.
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Monday, July 3, 2023
Video - 8-year-old Ivie Urieto spreads love for chess among the youth in Nigeria
Video - Techpreneurs ease operations for SMEs in Nigeria
A team of young techprenuers in Nigeria has developed a financial service platform to enhance transactions and record keeping among small scale businesses. Digital communication experts say using such platforms to boost business processes have the potential to improve the country's economy.
Suspect arrested in stabbing death of Nigerian student in Canada
Toronto police have arrested a suspect wanted in connection with the deadly stabbing of a Nigerian international student in June.
On June 25, 28-year-old Ifeanyichukwu Oseke was stabbed in a Scarborough parking lot after an altercation with another man. He later died in the hospital.
A Canada-wide warrant was issued on July 1 for Tamar Cupid, on the charge of second-degree murder, police said.
Police arrested and charged Cupid, 25, hours into the warrant. He is scheduled to appear before the Toronto Regional Bail Centre on Sunday.
By Santiago Arias Orozco
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Nigerians warned against eating Ponmo due to Anthrax outbreak
Following an outbreak of anthrax disease in the West African nation of Ghana, Nigerian authorities have urged citizens to halt consumption of cooked animal hides, a delicacy also known as “ponmo” in the country. Gibson Emeka has this story from Abuja, Nigeria, narrated by Salem Solomon.
By Gibson Emeka
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Nigeria to ban consumption of cow skin ‘ponmo’ for lacking nutritional value
Friday, June 30, 2023
Video - 80% of small businesses in Nigeria die in under five years
A recent study shows that 80% of small and medium enterprises in Nigeria don't make it to their 5th birthday. Despite the sector's significant contribution to Nigeria's economy, small and medium enterprises face many challenges that slow down the country's overall potential.
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