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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 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!.
Voice of Nigeria
· 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.
Africa.com
· Jul 5, 2026
Switzerland Returns Looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
Switzerland has repatriated 23 cultural artifacts to Nigeria, including 18 Benin Bronzes previously held by three Swiss museums, following years of provenance research confirming the objects were likely looted during Britain’s 1897 invasion of Benin City. The remaining five items, linked to separate criminal cases, included a bracelet and monoliths from Nigeria’s Niger Delta region. []
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· Jul 8, 2026
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· Jul 7, 2026
Meet three Nigerian students who won gold in international STEM Olympiad competition
Nigeria recorded a major success at the Grand Finale of the International STEM Olympiad in Rome, Italy, as three students won a combined four gold medals in Mathematics and Science. The post Meet three Nigerian students who won gold in international STEM Olympiad competition appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Related coverage for "Switzerland returns famed Benin Bronzes to Nigeria": BellaNaija — Nigeria’s Young Mathematicians Just Made History at the 2026 Pan-African Mathematics Olympiad. Voice of Nigeria — Nigeria Discovers World-Class Platinum in Kaduna State. Africa.com — Switzerland Returns Looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria. MyJoyOnline — Stonebwoy, Fameye, DopeNation and Akwaaboah to headline ‘Ghana for Gold’ concerts in UK. Vanguard News — Meet three Nigerian students who won gold in international STEM Olympiad competition. Guinee news — Exclusif-Raffinerie d’or de Guinée : l’équipe technique arrive à Conakry pour lancer la phase de démarrage