Monday, July 3, 2023

Video - 8-year-old Ivie Urieto spreads love for chess among the youth in Nigeria



Chess is a no-barrier game, and one Nigerian youngster is making her mark on the global stage.

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Related story: 12-year-old Nigerian chess prodigy and his family granted asylum by U.S.

 

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.

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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

Related story: Student from Nigeria stabbed in Scarborough, Canada

 


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

Related stories: Video - Government of Nigeria says cow skin or "ponmo" should be worn, not eaten

Video - Nigeria’s ponmo cuisine under threat as the leather sector seeks growth

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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