“Wally Adeyemo, the highest-ranking member of the African diaspora in the Biden administration, emigrated from Nigeria to the United States as a child. The Biden administration is dispatching Wally Adeyemo, the deputy Treasury secretary, to Nigeria next week as it seeks to deepen economic ties with Africa and counter China’s influence on the continent. While in … [Read more...] about Wally Adeyemo: Nigerian American, US deputy Treasury secretary to visit Nigeria
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Duchess of Sussex has a new Nigerian name: “Amira Ngozi Lolo”
The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markel, wife of Prince Harry was dubbed with new Nigerian name "Amira Ngozi Lolo" "The Duchess of Sussex, 42, made her sporting event debut on Wednesday in Düsseldorf, Germany, joining her husband at the sixth edition of his international adaptive sports competition for wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans. Meghan … [Read more...] about Duchess of Sussex has a new Nigerian name: “Amira Ngozi Lolo”
Rema and Selena Gomez’s ‘Calm Down’ Wins MTV VMAs Award (video, Pics)
Rema is the first and only Nigerian to win MTV Award on the Afrobeats genre. Rema and Selena Gomez accept the #VMA for Best Afrobeats pic.twitter.com/GD5SRFVH6E— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) September 13, 2023 "The Nigerian artist, 23, won best Afrobeats song for his hit "Calm Down" with Selena Gomez at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards on … [Read more...] about Rema and Selena Gomez’s ‘Calm Down’ Wins MTV VMAs Award (video, Pics)
Nigerian court throws tech’s role in election transparency into doubt
By Semafor Alexander Onukwue A court ruling that it is not mandatory for Nigeria’s electoral commission to transmit voting results electronically has thrown into doubt the future use of technology in Nigeria’s elections. The ruling by the presidential elections petition court on Wednesday suggests the hope that innovation would foster transparency and justice in Nigeria’s … [Read more...] about Nigerian court throws tech’s role in election transparency into doubt
