Not sure why Jane Chuks decided to ask non-Nigerians what they think about us, but she did and the negatives far outweighed the positives. In some cases, the negatives were perceived as positives. Some terms such as “arrogant, loud” pop up more than once. Guess this is our stereotype. Anyways, please see below: Anyone who... Read More

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foreigners, nigerians, Stereotypes, The Thread

May 6, 2017

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Boko Haram planning to kidnap foreigners | UK, US warn

The United Kingdom and United States on Friday said terrorists group Boko Haram was preparing to kidnap foreigners in the North East, AFP reports. The Foreign Office in London said it had received reports the Islamist militants were “actively planning” to seize foreign workers in the Bama local government area of Borno state. The US... Read More

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March 9, 2017

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FG launches harmonised departure, arrival cards in airports

by Azeez Adeniyi The Federal Government on Thursday launched a harmonised departure/arrival cards in airports. Minister of Interior, retired Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau said the cards will replace multiple cards which were earlier used in airports. He said “Federal Government has chosen the Kaduna International Airport to formally launch this unique security document to the travelling... Read More

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airports, Departure/Arrival cards, Federal Government, foreigners, nigerians

February 26, 2017

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Boko Haram: Army, DSS arrests 3 foreign terrorists (PHOTOS)

by Dolapo Adelana The Nigeria Army in partnership with the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested three foreign Boko Haram terrorists. In a statement issued on Sunday by Army spokesman, Brigadier General Sani Usman, the Army said the arrested terrorists were of Chadian origin. “Today (Sunday) afternoon, Nigerian Army troops in conjunction with elements of... Read More

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arrest, boko haram, DSS, foreigners, Nigerian Army, terrorists

February 26, 2017

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FG eases visa procedures for foreigners

by Dolapo Adelana The Federal Government has reviewed the visa processes for foreigners who wish to visit Nigeria for business and tourism purposes, with a view to removing bureaucratic bottleneck and encouraging business travellers and tourists, thus giving a boost to the economy. In a statement issued in Lagos on Sunday, the Minister of Information... Read More

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Ease of doing business, FG, foreigners, Immigration, visas

December 1, 2016

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FG importing foreigners to testify against me – Kanu

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi KANU has alleged that the Federal Government is importing people from nearby countries to testify against him in court. KANU and three others accused of treasonable felony were denied bail by Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court Abuja citing that the charges against them... Read More

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biafra, FG, foreigners, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu

November 25, 2016

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US embassy says Boko Haram may attack Abuja soon

The United States embassy in Nigeria has warned that an attack by terrorist group, Boko Haram was imminent in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. In an emergency message to its citizens living in the FCT, the embassy urged them to be security conscious. According to them, the attackers are mostly going to target hotels used... Read More

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Abuja, Attack, boko haram, foreigners, US embassy

November 16, 2016

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60 per cent of Boko Haram members not Nigerians – Buratai

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, says the recent activities of the Boko Haram terrorists shows that 60 per cent of them are not Nigerians. Buratai, said this on Wednesday in Maiduguri when he received the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, Mohammed Ibn Chambas, at the headquarters of the Theatre Command... Read More

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boko haram, foreigners, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, Mohammed Ibn Chambas, Nigerian Army

October 6, 2016

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Al-Shabab kill 6 in Northeast Kenya attack

At least six people have been killed by suspected al-Shabab militants in an attack in north-east Kenya, BBC reports. According to Ali Roba, governor of Mandera County, one person had also been seriously injured in the attack. Roba said security operatives have been able to save 27 other people present at a public works site. Kenya’s Daily Nation says... Read More

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Al-Shabab, Ali Roba, Attack, foreigners, Kenya, Militants

September 17, 2015

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Chidi Odinkalu to President Buhari: “Talk to us first, not foreigners”

Chidi Odinkalu, wants a situation whereby, President Buhari would intimate Nigerians of his intentions for the nation, before taking it to the world. The Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, finds it in bad taste that his plans for the country, is usually first-heard during his visits to foreign countries. While speaking to legal experts during a conference-... Read More

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Buhari, foreigners, NHRC, nigerians, Odinkalu, plans

April 28, 2015

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“Why are the immigrants not in their countries? ” – What South African President said about xenophobic attacks

by Kolapo Olapoju With the highest degree of insensitivity, South African President, Jacob Zuma has blamed the victims of his country’s xenophobic attacks… for making themselves victims. After being at the receiving end of a barrage of criticism, Zuma on Monday, April 27, attempted to cut himself some slack by deflecting the blame to the foreign... Read More

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foreigners, jacob zuma, south africa, Xenophobia

November 14, 2014

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Foreigners own 53.81% of the Nigerian Stock Exchange

by Tunji Andrews Total equity transactions at the nation’s bourse increased to N522.74 billion (about $3.37 billion) in September representing an increase of 187.27 % from the beginning of the year. Foreign Portfolio Investments (FPI) increased by 152.7 9% from N89.67 billion in January to N 226.68 billion in September 2014 while Domestic participation increased... Read More

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equity, foreign exchange, Foreign Portfolio Investments, foreigners, Nigerian Stock Exchange

October 14, 2014

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More foreigners are getting involved in our stock exchange, what is it leading to?

by Tunji Andrews FPI transactions at the nation’s bourse which recorded its lowest flows for the year in July increased significantly to N110.4 billion (about $0.71 billion) in August 2014, up 95.68% from July 2014. Domestic investors conceded about 62.86% of trading to foreign investors as Domestic transactions decreased significantly from 74.83% to 18.57%, while... Read More

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economy, foreigners, FPI, nigeria, Nigerian exchange

September 30, 2013

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BUSTED: Navy arrests 5 foreigners for smuggling petroleum products (PICTURED)

by Tutu Akinlabi The Nigerian Navy Task Force in Badagry area of Lagos State has apprehended five foreigners whose specialty was illegally conveying petroleum products from pipeline vandals in Nigeria across the Seme border. The suspects, four Beninoise teenagers and a 50-year-old Ghanaian, were caught in the act while transporting 113 50-litre jerrycans filled with... Read More

Benin Republic, bunkering, crude oil, foreigners, petroleum products, Seme

December 23, 2012

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Joachim MacEbong: False patriots with thin skins

The attitude of Nigerians to criticism from foreigners is similar to what might go on in a dysfunctional marriage… The inspiration for this particular train of thought – if I can call it inspiration – comes from two things: the current fierce debate about guns in America in the aftermath of the killing of over... Read More

Associated Press, foreigners, Goodluck Jonathan, Jon Gambrell, Ngozi Omkonjo-Iweala, nigeria, security

June 20, 2012

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“The bomb maker was a well known Kaduna mechanic” – Police Commissioner reveals

by Stanley Azuakola The Kaduna State Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Jinjiri Abubakar has refused to give details of the casualty figure from last Sunday’s reprisal attacks in Kaduna which followed the suicide bombing in three churches. However, he put the number of deaths due to the suicide bombings at 18, with 32 injured. It is... Read More

bombing, foreigners, kaduna, Mohammed Jinjiri Abubakar, Zaria

The Thread: Is this really what foreigners think of Nigerians?

Boko Haram planning to kidnap foreigners | UK, US warn

FG launches harmonised departure, arrival cards in airports

Boko Haram: Army, DSS arrests 3 foreign terrorists (PHOTOS)

FG eases visa procedures for foreigners

FG importing foreigners to testify against me – Kanu

US embassy says Boko Haram may attack Abuja soon

60 per cent of Boko Haram members not Nigerians – Buratai

Al-Shabab kill 6 in Northeast Kenya attack

Chidi Odinkalu to President Buhari: “Talk to us first, not foreigners”

“Why are the immigrants not in their countries? ” – What South African President said about xenophobic attacks

Foreigners own 53.81% of the Nigerian Stock Exchange

More foreigners are getting involved in our stock exchange, what is it leading to?

BUSTED: Navy arrests 5 foreigners for smuggling petroleum products (PICTURED)

Joachim MacEbong: False patriots with thin skins

“The bomb maker was a well known Kaduna mechanic” – Police Commissioner reveals

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