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73% of Nigerian youth consider leaving as jobs, capital remain scarce
August 14, 2026
73% of Nigerian youth consider leaving as jobs, capital remain scarce
About 73 percent of young Nigerians are considering leaving the country, with unemployment, limited economic opportunities and poor access to…
Nigeria has 36.3m people facing severe food insecurity, AGRA says
August 13, 2026
Nigeria has 36.3m people facing severe food insecurity, AGRA says
Nigeria remains the African country with the largest number of people facing crisis-level or worse food insecurity, with an estimated…
Mo Abudu to open UK’s first cinema hub for African and Black films
August 11, 2026
Mo Abudu to open UK’s first cinema hub for African and Black films
Nigerian media entrepreneur Mo Abudu is taking the EbonyLife brand beyond Nigeria with a new London venue that aims to…
Nigerians borrow more for homes as credit demand rises
August 10, 2026
Nigerians borrow more for homes as credit demand rises
Nigerians increased their demand for loans to buy homes, meet household needs and support small businesses in the second quarter…
Dangote Refinery slashes petrol, diesel prices
August 6, 2026
Dangote Refinery slashes petrol, diesel prices
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a fresh reduction in the prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil…
NESG report shows renewed private sector momentum
August 6, 2026
NESG report shows renewed private sector momentum
Nigeria’s private sector recorded its strongest performance in five months in July, signalling renewed momentum across agriculture, manufacturing, services and…
Nigeria’s exclusive breastfeeding rate remains below 30%, UNICEF warns
August 5, 2026
Nigeria’s exclusive breastfeeding rate remains below 30%, UNICEF warns
More than 90 percent of Nigerian mothers breastfeed their babies, but only three in 10 infants receive breast milk alone…
Nigeria’s doctor shortage deepens as states seek urgent solutions
August 5, 2026
Nigeria’s doctor shortage deepens as states seek urgent solutions
Nigeria’s growing shortage of medical doctors is forcing states to search for urgent solutions as rising demand for healthcare continues…
NCDMB opens 10th undergraduate essay competition on local manufacturing
August 4, 2026
NCDMB opens 10th undergraduate essay competition on local manufacturing
As Nigeria intensifies efforts to build a stronger manufacturing base and reduce reliance on imports, the Nigerian Content Development and…
More than 6,500 primary healthcare centres remain out of service
August 3, 2026
More than 6,500 primary healthcare centres remain out of service
Millions of Nigerians continue to face limited access to basic healthcare as at least 6,516 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across…
Banks tighten fraud checks as consumer lending slows
July 31, 2026
Banks tighten fraud checks as consumer lending slows
Nigeria’s banking industry tightened its grip on fraud in 2025, flagging thousands more Bank Verification Numbers (BVNs) for suspected fraudulent…
Report urges banks to share fraud intelligence
July 30, 2026
Report urges banks to share fraud intelligence
Nigeria’s financial system is processing more digital transactions than ever before. The challenge now is ensuring trust grows as quickly…