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In early November 2025, President Donald Trump ignited a firestorm in U.S.-Nigeria relations with a pair of starkly contrasting announcements. On one hand, he directed U.S. immigration authorities to fast-track asylum claims for White South Africans—citing reports of ethnic persecution. On the other, he threatened “guns-a-blazing” military intervention in Nigeria itself, accusing the government of …
The repatriation of the Benin Bronzes, looted by the British in 1897, is crucial for restoring cultural heritage to Nigeria. Flora Gilchrist engages …Repatriating the Benin Bronzes: The Controversy Behind the British Museum
The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) Institute is set to open in Nigeria, ushering in an innovative approach to conservation, cultural heritage, …MOWAA Institute: A New Era for Conservation and Cultural Heritage in Nigeria
The Museum of West African Art is a large-scale, ongoing cultural development project in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. It's not a single building but rather a "campus" or precinct that will include multiple institutions, including a main museum, an archaeological research institute, and creative hubs. It is positioned as a world-class institution dedicated to …
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Every language has a few phrases that don't always translate well — and the British English has some absolute corkers. Our team has compiled a list of the best British slang and idioms that define the weird and wonderful British dialect we grew up with. From our linguistic research, we've confirmed that above all, British …
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