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Skills shortage costs tech sector US$11bn as workforce falls behind
Business
January 26, 2026
Skills shortage costs tech sector US$11bn as workforce falls behind
Nigeria’s tech sector is growing fast, but the people needed to sustain that growth are not keeping pace. Industry leaders…
Nigeria records West Africa’s first in robotic gynaecological surgery
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January 26, 2026
Nigeria records West Africa’s first in robotic gynaecological surgery
Nigeria has recorded a major breakthrough in advanced healthcare delivery as The Prostate Clinic (TPC), Lagos, successfully carried out robotic…
Polytechnics set for B.Tech degrees as NBTE pushes HND reform
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January 22, 2026
Polytechnics set for B.Tech degrees as NBTE pushes HND reform
Nigeria polytechnics may soon begin awarding Bachelor of Technology degrees in science, technology and engineering programmes as part of ongoing…
How Nigerians Are Turning to AI for emotional support
Heart2Heart
January 21, 2026
How Nigerians Are Turning to AI for emotional support
Many young Nigerians are turning to artificial intelligence for emotional support. Instead of calling friends or scrolling aimlessly at night,…
Local producers dominate Nigeria’s cooking gas supply in 2025, NMDPRA data show
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January 21, 2026
Local producers dominate Nigeria’s cooking gas supply in 2025, NMDPRA data show
Nigeria recorded a significant shift in its cooking gas supply mix in 2025, with domestic producers accounting for the bulk…
In Nigeria, numbers project growth, but daily life says otherwise
Business
January 20, 2026
In Nigeria, numbers project growth, but daily life says otherwise
Nigeria’s economy is growing on paper, but many citizens still feel the pinch of rising costs. In other words, the…
Importers overtake local refineries, deliver 62% of petrol supply in 2025
Business
January 19, 2026
Importers overtake local refineries, deliver 62% of petrol supply in 2025
Despite growing conversations about local refining and fuel self-sufficiency, a greater percentage of the petrol consumed in Nigeria in 2025…
Nigerian artists record multiple wins at 2026 AFRIMA
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January 19, 2026
Nigerian artists record multiple wins at 2026 AFRIMA
The 2026 AFRIMA (All Africa Music Awards) reinforced Nigeria’s grip on the continent’s music scene, with Nigerian artists emerging as…
EU removes Nigeria from high-risk financial list after AML reforms
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January 16, 2026
EU removes Nigeria from high-risk financial list after AML reforms
Nigeria has been removed from the European Union’s list of high-risk jurisdictions, a regulatory classification that subjects transactions involving the…
FG mandates 7.5% VAT on bank and fintech service charges
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January 15, 2026
FG mandates 7.5% VAT on bank and fintech service charges
The Federal Government has moved to tighten tax collection in Nigeria’s fast-growing digital payments space, directing bank and fintech companies…
In Nigeria, it was a December that will not be forgotten in a hurry
Naijamade
January 14, 2026
In Nigeria, it was a December that will not be forgotten in a hurry
The season may be over, but memories of Nigeria’s festive period are still fresh. Over several weeks, millions of Nigerians…
Nigeria’s power output slumps as plants run at just 38% capacity
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January 14, 2026
Nigeria’s power output slumps as plants run at just 38% capacity
Nigeria’s power supply came under renewed strain in December 2025 as most power plants connected to the national grid ran…