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Switzerland returns 23 pieces, 18 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

Published 30 June 2026

Switzerland has returned 23 cultural artifacts to Nigeria, including 18 looted Benin Bronzes, during a formal ceremony in Lagos. The handover, which took place on Monday, June 29, 2026, marks a significant step in Nigeria's ongoing campaign to reclaim its cultural heritage.

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