After 8 Years of Research World-Changing Malaria Vaccine Approved in Africa
Ghana, the first country to approve it for use, is also constructing a factory in Accra, where R21 will cost a few dollars per dose.
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Students Surprise Nigerian Security Guard Who's 'Part of the Family' with a Trip Home-Raising $30K
Working 4 overnight shifts a week, student organizer Brandon Reichart said James greets everybody with a smile and is part of the family.
Muslim Cleric Who Hid 262 Christians During Attacks is Honored by the U.S.
The US State Department honored Imam Abubakar Abdullahi, an 83-year-old Muslim cleric who selflessly risked his life to save 262 Christians from certain death.
Nigerian Entrepreneur Invents Giant Solar-Powered Refrigerators That Cut Spoilage to Help Farmers Earn 25% More
Inventor Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu created ColdHubs, 100% solar-powered cold storage rooms for keeping produce and fish fresh in Nigerian markets.
This Nigerian Boy Just Won A Scholarship After Dancing In The Rain Video Goes Viral (WATCH)
After his ballet video in the rain went viral, Anthony Mmesoma Madu, 11, has been offered a scholarship to the ABT dance school in Manhattan.
Nigerian-Irish Teens Develop a Dementia App for Sufferers Coping With Lockdown-and It's Won Awards
The Memory Haven app recently took first prize in the Technovation Girls competition at the 2020 Technovation World Summit.
Homeless Nigerian Boy Becomes U.S. Chess Champion at 10-Years-old After Immigrating to US
10-year-old Nigerian refugee Tanitoluwa Adewumi has just been giving further recognition of his chess skills, becoming national master.
Nigerian Villagers Score 'Victory for Humanity' When a Court Verdict Slams Shell Oil For Liability After Years of Spills
The Hague Court of Appeal has ruled in favor of four Nigerian farmers suing Shell Oil for spills on their farmland.
Nigerian Homes Built From Thousands of Plastic Bottles -12x Stronger Than Brick And Earthquake Strong
Called brick bottle technology, mud houses in Nigeria are being built with plastic bottles for a third of the price, but 18 times stronger.
Nigerian Mom Designs Solar-Powered Cribs That Put an End to Baby Jaundice Disease
The small crib is a sixth of the cost of a normal phototherapy crib, and is manufactured in Nigeria for use in cities and villages alike.
Artist's Joke to His Friends Garners $600,000 for Nigerian Orphanages
Nigerian musician Davido asked friends to give him free money for his birthday, but after receiving $500,000, he sent it all to charity.
Photo of Nigerian Man Witnessing His First Snowfall Goes Viral
25 year-old Abiola Ogungbenle moved from Nigeria to Hanover, Pennsylvania in 2013 to be with his wife, and has been eagerly awaiting his first winter snowfall ever since. When snow began to fall in early December, Abiola was enjoying the sight of his whitened street, an inspiring photo was taken that has gone viral online.
Nigerian's Classmates Surprise Him by Flying Mom to US For Graduation (WATCH)
When a Nigerian student hadn't seen his mother in 4 years, and she would miss him getting his diploma, his classmates arranged it all.
Nigerian Babies Saved Thanks To Hospital's Free Pneumonia Treatment
These adorable twins may not have made it if their mother hadn't found a relief organization that provides free treatment at the hospital.
Abducted School Girl Rescued From Boko Haram, 97 Others Saved
Nigerian Special Forces Thursday cleared an area held by the terrorist group Boko Haram and rescued 97 women and children that were being held captive.
Tea Company Exchanges Fair Trade Status For Giving Back Directly to their Farmers
Companies should strive to make their products as ethical as possible – which is why these workers decided to go on a 20-hour trip directly to Nigeria.
This Group is Encouraging Muslims and Christians to Find Peace
In recent years, these Christian and Muslim communities have endured sparking tensions – but one group is helping them to understand each other instead.
Bulletproof, Fireproof, Eco-friendly Homes Are Made of Plastic Bottles
Building houses from sand-filled plastic bottles and cement creates sturdy, safe, and affordable housing for millions of people.
Saved by a Kind Driver in a Foreign Land: A Story of True Heroism and Kindness
Despite being a visitor in a foreign land, this Indian writer was saved by a native man who scared off a group of boys who were attempting a robbery.
Africa's Oprah? Nigerian Woman Launches First Continent-wide African Entertainment TV
A woman who could be considered Africa's Oprah Winfrey launched an entertainment network yesterday that will be beamed into nearly every country on the continent with programs showcasing the modern and positive aspects of the burgeoning middle class. But the broadcast network is being produced by Africans for a global black audience.
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