News for 'Nigeria'

African Nations Cup: Nigeria go through, Zambia bow out

African Nations Cup: Nigeria go through, Zambia bow out

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

Burkina Faso sprung a major surprise at the African Nations Cup when they drew 0-0 with holders Zambia on Tuesday to reach the quarter-finals along with Nigeria who beat Ethiopia 2-0.

PIX: Hundreds flee after Boko Haram threatens villagers in Nigeria

PIX: Hundreds flee after Boko Haram threatens villagers in Nigeria

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

People from 4 villages near in Nigeria were forced to leave their homes and flee after the Boko Haram militants told them to leave or face consequences.

Nigeria ban fully lifted, Bosnia under threat

Nigeria ban fully lifted, Bosnia under threat

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

Nigeria's ban from international soccer has been fully lifted after court actions against members of the federation were dropped, soccer's governing body FIFA said on Friday.

IOC to buy stake in Nigeria refinery

IOC to buy stake in Nigeria refinery

Rediff.com17 Jan 2007

Indian Oil Corporation, the country's largest downstream company, has major plans for Nigeria, the world's eighth largest exporter of crude oil.

Air Force, Army, Navy vice chiefs fly Tejas aircraft

Air Force, Army, Navy vice chiefs fly Tejas aircraft

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

The participation of the three vice chiefs in the Tarang Shakti exercise demonstrated the growing focus on cross-domain cooperation, with land, sea, and air forces working together to face modern challenges, an official said.

PHOTOS: Nigeria held by Iran in World Cup's first draw

PHOTOS: Nigeria held by Iran in World Cup's first draw

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Photos of the World Cuop Group F match between Iran and Nigeria

Paris Paralympics: Medals Table: China top; India 18th

Paris Paralympics: Medals Table: China top; India 18th

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

The medals tally at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.

Nigeria's Kaita gets death threats after red card

Nigeria's Kaita gets death threats after red card

Rediff.com20 Jun 2010

Nigeria midfielder Sani Kaita has been inundated with death threats from home after he was sent off in the Super Eagles' 2-1 loss to Greece in their Group B World Cup match on Thursday.

Messi scores twice as Argentina beat Nigeria; both qualify

Messi scores twice as Argentina beat Nigeria; both qualify

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

Lionel Messi scored twice as Argentina beat Nigeria 3-2 in another entertaining World Cup match on Wednesday.

Essar acquires oil block in Nigeria

Essar acquires oil block in Nigeria

Rediff.com19 May 2007

Essar Energy Holdings, a part of the Essar group, has acquired an oil and gas exploration block in Nigeria in the latest round of bidding. The shallow offshore block is completely owned by Essar Energy.

Ameobi scores blinder as Nigeria draw with Italy

Ameobi scores blinder as Nigeria draw with Italy

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Italy and Nigeria played out a thrilling 2-2 draw which included a goal-of-the-season contender from Shola Ameobi in an entertaining friendly at Fulham's Craven Cottage on Monday.

Nigeria Calling: Indians beware!

Nigeria Calling: Indians beware!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2007

Nigerian scams are known to e-mail users around the globe, but this one was new because the message had come from my brother's e-mail account.

Bombs, gunfire kill over 100 at mosque in Nigeria

Bombs, gunfire kill over 100 at mosque in Nigeria

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

Gunmen set off three bombs and opened fire on worshippers at the central mosque in north Nigeria's biggest city Kano, killing at least 120 people on Friday, witnesses and police said, in an attack that bore the hallmarks of Islamist Boko Haram militants.

PIX: Germany beat Bosnia to stay top; Salah sizzles

PIX: Germany beat Bosnia to stay top; Salah sizzles

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Germany forward Deniz Undav scored two first-half goals in six minutes to guide them to a 2-1 victory over Bosnia on Friday and keep them top of their Nations League group.

Nigeria secretly plotting to end Greek odyssey

Nigeria secretly plotting to end Greek odyssey

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

Nigeria are keeping everyone guessing about their plans for the World Cup Group B match with Greece on Thursday, training in seclusion on the Indian Ocean coast since their defeat by Argentina.

India takes 'diplomatic' route to allay Nigeria

India takes 'diplomatic' route to allay Nigeria

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

India on Thursday said it was in "diplomatic dialogue" with Nigeria after that country raised the killing of one of its nationals in Goa last week and noted that it was expecting a report from the state government in the matter by Thursday.

Odemwingie goal ends long Nigeria wait, knocks Bosnia out

Odemwingie goal ends long Nigeria wait, knocks Bosnia out

Rediff.com22 Jun 2014

Nigeria beat Bosnia 1-0 on Saturday to record their first World Cup finals victory since 1998 and condemn the European team to an early exit in their first appearance at the tournament.

UK auction house withdraws sale of 'Naga Human Skull'

UK auction house withdraws sale of 'Naga Human Skull'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

A United Kingdom auction house has withdrawn a 'Naga Human Skull' from its lots for a live online sale on Wednesday following outcry in India over the issue.

Nigeria name Mikel in World Cup squad

Nigeria name Mikel in World Cup squad

Rediff.com11 May 2010

Injured Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel was named on Monday in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the World Cup. A knee injury kept the 23-year-old out of the London club's last three games in the title run-in but Nigeria Lars Lagerback is banking on his return to fitness for the tournament in South Africa starting next month.

Communal clashes in Nigeria claim 192 lives

Communal clashes in Nigeria claim 192 lives

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

At least 192 people have been killed in clashes between Muslims and Christians in Nigeria, even as the country's Vice-President Goodluck Jonathan ordered country's military to step up efforts to put an end to the communal violence in the north of the country.

China apologises to Nigeria over fake drugs

China apologises to Nigeria over fake drugs

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

China has formally apologised to Nigeria for alleged export of fake drugs including some labelled as 'Made in India' by some Chinese firms to the country and assured to take punitive action against those involved in the scandal.

Nigeria crush Mexico to win record fourth under-17 title

Nigeria crush Mexico to win record fourth under-17 title

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

Nigeria won the World under-17 championship for a record fourth time on Friday, overpowering holders Mexico 3-0 in the final in Abu Dhabi, helped by two defensive mistakes.

Neymar injured as Brazil draw with Nigeria in friendly

Neymar injured as Brazil draw with Nigeria in friendly

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

Neymar went off injured 12 minutes into Brazil's 1-1 draw with Nigeria in a friendly in Singapore on Sunday.

Nigeria crash: Foreign diplomats seek bodies of victims

Nigeria crash: Foreign diplomats seek bodies of victims

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

India and other foreign countries have asked Nigeria to quickly release the bodies of their nationals killed in a plane crash in Lagos that claimed the lives of 153 people on board and an unknown number on the ground.

ONGC bags oil block in Nigeria

ONGC bags oil block in Nigeria

Rediff.com10 Mar 2005

Indian marine engineer held captive in Nigeria returns, thanks Centre

Indian marine engineer held captive in Nigeria returns, thanks Centre

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Bhardwaj, an engineer in Singapore-based shipping company Transocean Limited, was kidnapped along with four colleagues from different countries when their ship Sampatiki was at sea, around 30 nautical miles off Nigerian capital Lagos.

Two Indians kidnapped in Nigeria

Two Indians kidnapped in Nigeria

Rediff.com15 Jun 2007

The kidnapping took place in the oil heartland of southern Nigeria.

Paralympics: Nitesh, Sukant in badminton singles semis

Paralympics: Nitesh, Sukant in badminton singles semis

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Nitesh Kumar and Sukant Kadam qualified for the semi-finals of the men's singles SL3 and SL4 categories respectively.

PM to visit Nigeria to enhance bilateral ties

PM to visit Nigeria to enhance bilateral ties

Rediff.com9 Oct 2007

When Dr Manmohan Singh arrives in Nigeria on a three-day state visit from October 14, he will be the first Indian prime minister to do so in 45 years. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru had visited the oil rich nation in 1962, informed Nalin Suri while giving details about Dr Singh's imminent visit. "The prime minister is visiting at the invitation of the President of Federal Republic of Nigeria, H E Alhaji Umaru Musa Yar Adua," Suri said.

Paralympics: Nitish-Thulasimathi duo makes winning start

Paralympics: Nitish-Thulasimathi duo makes winning start

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Nitesh Kumar and Thulasimathi Murugesan had little difficulty overcoming country-mates Suhas Yathiraj and Palak Kohli in the opening group stage match of badminton mixed doubles

ONGC-Mittal block in Nigeria under scanner?

ONGC-Mittal block in Nigeria under scanner?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2007

Nigeria's new government is reviewing award of oil blocks in last couple of years after it received complaints of irregularities in their allotments, with some quarters expressing apprehensions that the licences won by India's ONGC-Mittal combine may also be under scanner.Although the identities of the blocks as well as the awardees are not immediately known, industry sources said some domestic and foreign entities that obtained licences through 'backdoor' may lose it.

India score over Nigeria

India score over Nigeria

Rediff.com25 Oct 2003

Len Aiyappa scored twice in a 5-3 victory that gave the Asia Cup champions their second straight win in the men's hockey competition at the Afro Asian Games.

Nigeria, China lifters shine

Nigeria, China lifters shine

Rediff.com28 Oct 2003

They picked gold medals in the men's 85kg and women's 58 kg events respectively at the Afro-Asian Games.

India seeks 36% hike in oil from Nigeria

India seeks 36% hike in oil from Nigeria

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

India imported 13.2 million tonnes of crude oil from Nigeira in 2009-10.

African Nations Cup: Nigeria show heavyweight status with win

African Nations Cup: Nigeria show heavyweight status with win

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Nigeria ended almost two decades without success and returned to their role as a continental heavyweight after edging Burkina Faso 1-0 in the African Nations Cup final on Sunday.

Exports demand likely to keep Bajaj Auto's shares under pressure

Exports demand likely to keep Bajaj Auto's shares under pressure

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

On the exports front, Bajaj is under pressure in Bangladesh and Africa. On the domestic front, it could ride improvement in rural demand and new launches but it also has to cope with competitive intensity and a high base. The management projects 7-8 per cent volume growth in domestic 2W in financial year 2025 (FY25) with moderation in H2FY25 due to a high base Y-o-Y.

Iran, Nigeria listless in first draw at Brazil World Cup

Iran, Nigeria listless in first draw at Brazil World Cup

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Iran and Nigeria laboured to the first stalemate of a scintillating World Cup on Monday with a dismal 0-0 draw that left both sides still chasing their first victory at a finals since 1998.

Iran, Nigeria listless in first draw at Brazil World Cup

Iran, Nigeria listless in first draw at Brazil World Cup

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Iran and Nigeria laboured to the first stalemate of a scintillating World Cup on Monday with a dismal 0-0 draw that left both sides still chasing their first victory at a finals since 1998.