US Approves $346 Million Arms Sale to Nigeria to Bolster Anti-Terror Efforts: The United States has approved a potential $346 million sale of ammunition, precision bombs, and rockets to Nigeria to enhance its military operations against terrorism and illicit trafficking. The Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced the approval on Wednesday, outlining the package to include 1,002 MK-82 general-purpose 500 lb… http://dlvr.it/TMTbN4 #News #ArmsSale #Nigeria #UnitedStatesofAmerica

Protecting Nigeria's wildlife: A research coordinator's unique approach to conservation. #Wildlife #Conservation #Nigeria

https://go.nature.com/4eJI07U

The senate committee on ecology and climate change says it is working on legislation to establish green goal marshals—a 60-million-strong youth corps—to drive grassroots climate action and boost Nigeria’s resilience to the effects of global warming

https://www.thecable.ng/senate-plans-law-to-mobilise-60m-youth-for-climate-resilience/

CHAN 2025: Nigeria Eliminated After 4-0 Thrashing by Sudan: Nigeria’s hopes at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) have ended in disappointment following a heavy 4-0 loss to Sudan in their final group stage match. The home-based Super Eagles entered the game needing a win to keep their qualification hopes alive, but were completely outclassed by a dominant Sudanese side from start to finish. The […] http://dlvr.it/TMS2nr #Football #CHAN #Nigeria

Vintage "Ceramics Monthly" magazine (February 1968). "The Traditional Pottery of Nigeria" and other articles.

Free PDF: https://ceramicartsnetwork.org/ceramics-monthly/ceramics-monthly-issue/February-1968

I guess India is hedging their bets just in case #Trump is serious about the 50% tariff threat.

#Nigeria comes out as a winner here, althoughI wonder if India will begin exploring other oil fields in #Africa.

#India ditches #Russia for Africa’s largest oil producer in major supply shake-up https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/india-ditches-russia-for-africas-largest-oil-producer-in-major-supply-shake-up/5vq77tg

A lidded, round-bottom pot from Nigeria circa 1971.

@potterybyosa - I do not remember whether I got this in Ibadan or elsewhere. It's hard to see the decorative lines. The clay has a couple tiny bits of gold. It is one of my favorite things.

Tunde Nightingale – Original ‘Owa Nbe’ Sound

https://amf.didiermary.fr/tunde-nightingale-owa-nbe-owambe/

Two tracks from “The Original ‘Owa Nbe’ Sound” (Vol.1) by Tunde Nightingale.

Tunde Nightingale was perhaps the first musician to become a hit performer playing Jùjú in the post World War II period. His particular spin on Jùjú was known as “s’o wa mbe” (is it there?), a slightly risqué reference to the beads worn […]

If you need a song to get you started this morning, give this a try. (mp3)

Fela Kuti
"Who're You?"
(1971 - EMI Nigeria)

Alhaji Ayinla Kollington – Omo Araiye

https://amf.didiermary.fr/alhaji-ayinla-kollington-omo-araiye/

Alhaji Ayinla Kollington is a Nigerian Fuji musician and one of the pioneers of the genre with Yoruba muslim roots.

Starting in the early 1960’s of Nigeria, a select group of innovators transform the sound of Owambe parties and traditional Were music to create Fuji music, a genre that began as a socio-cultural movement […]

I made my first #facejug in 2019. I made a few at the time, left it for a while and now I’m returning to the idea. I have no training in sculpture so I feel like a beginner all over again when I make these. One thing that gives me courage to attempt them is that original face jugs from the US South are raw, folky and imperfect. But I’m also drawing inspiration from the Ife terracotta heads from #Nigeria which are incredibly skillful and naturalistic. Mine fall somewhere in between. #pottery

London-based potter Bisila Noha recently completed a residency that included learning from Yoruba women potters in #nigeria She created this beautiful photo and video document of her time there: https://www.bisilanoha.co.uk/obinrin-amo
#pottery #clay #ceramics

So excited about this: Bay Area African Restaurant Week.

It’s being organized by our favorite jollof chef

https://africanrestaurantweek.com/bayarea/

So #Trump is adjusting the tariff rates again‽ Some of these are less extreme than what was put forth before (#Nigeria & #Lesotho rates have dramatically been reduced to 15%).

Others are facing massive tariffs (why is #Switzerland at 39%‽).

FURTHER MODIFYING THE RECIPROCAL TARIFF RATES https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/07/further-modifying-the-reciprocal-tariff-rates/

#News: #Palmoil expansion in #CrossRiver State #Nigeria is destroying #gorilla #elephant habitat, forcing farmers into slave-like conditions for “sustainable” palm oil. ️ #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect https://crossriverwatch.com/2025/06/cross-river-pledges-agriculture-support-forest-conservation-welcomes-dutch-investment/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer

Nigeria Disco Funk Special

https://amf.didiermary.fr/nigeria-disco-funk-special/

“Nigeria Disco Funk Special: The Sound Of The Underground Lagos Dancefloor 1974-79” is a compilation released in 2008.