How Nigeria’s World Cup dream died: Unfulfilled promises, an airport stand-off and ‘voodoo’

A chaotic qualifying campaign involved three different head coaches and a financial dispute that led to players boycotting training
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Nigeria’s foreign reserves hit seven-year high, reach $46.7 billion – CBN

Nigeria’s foreign reserves have climbed to $46.7 billion, the highest level since 2018, driven by renewed investor confidence, improved oil
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US-Nigeria relations what it means to be a ‘country of particular concern’ and why it matters

For the second time in five years, Nigeria has been designated a “country of particular concern” by the US government, in both cases by President Donald Trump. The first time was in 2020 but the designation was removed in 2021.

How Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup hopes were ended by DR Congo on penalties

Nigeria will not play at the 2026 World Cup after they lost on penalties to DR Congo in a play-off in Rabat. The two teams could not be separated after 120 minutes of action with Frank Onyeka and Meschak Elia scoring the goals in the first half of normal time.
Crux

Debates over word ‘genocide’ obscure real tragedy in Nigeria

Attacks on Christians are increasing in Nigeria, and more people are calling for the use of the world “genocide” to describe the situation in Africa’s most populous country.
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Cooperation not threats: Nigeria wants US alliance to curb violent attacks

Refuting US claims of 'Christian genocide', Nigeria's information minister says Abuja seeks stronger US security ties.
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