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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1908, Dorothy Round, English tennis player (died 1982) was born. In 1925, Suzanne Zimmerman, American competition swimmer and Olympic medalist (died 2021) was born. In 1931, Frank Ramsey, American basketball player and coach (died 2018) was born. In 1934, Wole Soyinka, Nigerian author, poet, and playwright, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1936, Kojo Tovalou Houénou, Beninese lawyer and politician (born 1887) passed away. In 1960, Robert Abraham, American football player was born. In 1963, Kenny Johnson, American actor, producer, and model was born. In 1965, Photis Kontoglou, Greek painter and illustrator (born 1895) passed away. In 1977, Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War. In 1980, Seretse Khama, Botswana lawyer and politician, 1st President of Botswana (born 1921) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
‘If it dies, it’s on you’: Saving Nigeria’s Benin bronze casting
Behind the global restitution story, master artisans are fighting to keep a centuries-old craft alive.
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BellaNaija
· Jul 4, 2026
Nigeria’s Young Mathematicians Just Made History at the 2026 Pan-African Mathematics Olympiad
Team Nigeria has returned from the 2026 Pan-African Mathematics Olympiad in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast, with three silver medals and one bronze, including a historic double-silver podium finish by two Nigerian female students. The post Nigeria’s Young Mathematicians Just Made History at the 2026 Pan-African Mathematics Olympiad appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!.
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· Jun 29, 2026
How Nigerian Artiste Features Became Global Anchors
Five years ago, an international artist featuring a Nigerian act felt like a casual cultural novelty designed for brief internet buzz. Today, these collaborations serve as a core commercial strategy for Western labels looking to protect streaming longevity and secure authentic feet in high-growth markets. Major record companies no longer look at African talent as... Read More Read » How Nigerian Artiste Features Became Global Anchors on YNaija
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· Jun 29, 2026
A Decade of Excellence in STEM Education: Iwerekun High School Emerges Winner of Tolaram Science Challenge
In what could be described as a decade of excellence in contribution to the development of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education in Nigeria, the grand finale of the 10th edition of Tolaram Science Challenge (TSC) was held last week in Lagos, with Iwerekun Community Senior High School, Ibeju-Lekki emerging as the winner, marking the third consecutive [] A Decade of Excellence in STEM Education: Iwerekun High School Emerges Winner of Tolaram Science Challenge
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· Jun 24, 2026
Nigeria Discovers World-Class Platinum in Kaduna State
Nigeria has recorded a monumental milestone in its economic diversification drive following the discovery of a world-class, exceptionally high-grade polymetallic mineral deposit containing platinum in Kaduna State. The announcement was made by Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development and Chairman of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) Dr Dele Alake during the fifth African Natural [] The post Nigeria Discovers World-Class Platinum in Kaduna State appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
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· Jul 4, 2026
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· Jul 7, 2026
Meet three Nigerian students who won gold in international STEM Olympiad competition
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· Jul 8, 2026
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· Jul 3, 2026
Artisanal potters in Benin are preserving their heritage
Women in Sè, a village in south-western Benin that is celebrated as the country’s pottery capital, carry on their family traditions.
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Switzerland returns famed Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
Swiss authorities on Monday returned 18 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria in a ceremony at the National Museum in Lagos, the latest addition to the nation’s growing collection of repatriated treasures. Countries across Africa have been pushing in recent years for the restitution of artefacts and artworks taken during the colonial period – including Nigeria’s famed Benin Bronzes, which were looted as spoils of war by the British and today are scattered in museums and private collections across the...
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· Jul 12, 2026
Nigerian University Theater Shapes Country’s Creative Talent
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· Jul 8, 2026
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Related coverage for "‘If it dies, it’s on you’: Saving Nigeria’s Benin bronze casting": BellaNaija — Nigeria’s Young Mathematicians Just Made History at the 2026 Pan-African Mathematics Olympiad. YNaija — How Nigerian Artiste Features Became Global Anchors. Daily Post Nigeria — A Decade of Excellence in STEM Education: Iwerekun High School Emerges Winner of Tolaram Science Challenge. Voice of Nigeria — Nigeria Discovers World-Class Platinum in Kaduna State. Guineefoot — Les Meilleures Campagnes Africaines en Coupe du Monde : Les Moments Qui Ont Changé le Football pour Toujours. Vanguard News — Meet three Nigerian students who won gold in international STEM Olympiad competition. MyJoyOnline — Stonebwoy, Fameye, DopeNation and Akwaaboah to headline ‘Ghana for Gold’ concerts in UK. Africanews — Artisanal potters in Benin are preserving their heritage. South China Morning Post — Switzerland returns famed Benin Bronzes to Nigeria. Africa.com — Nigerian University Theater Shapes Country’s Creative Talent. AllAfrica — Africa: All of Africa Today - July 13, 2026. Muslim News Nigeria — Religious Freedom, Equal Citizenship, and the Need for Inclusive Policies in Nigeria, By Robiu Sulaimon Olalekan