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IMF: Rising essentials may push more Nigerians into poverty
July 9, 2026
IMF: Rising essentials may push more Nigerians into poverty
Nigeria’s economy may continue to expand over the next two years, but rising prices of food, energy and other essential…
Burna Boy leads Nigerian artists on YouTube music
July 9, 2026
Burna Boy leads Nigerian artists on YouTube music
Burna Boy has further cemented his reputation as one of Africa’s most successful global music exports after emerging as the…
ExxonMobil leads fresh investment drive as NUPRC awards 19 oil licences
July 9, 2026
ExxonMobil leads fresh investment drive as NUPRC awards 19 oil licences
Nigeria’s push to revive investment in its oil and gas sector received a major boost on Wednesday as ExxonMobil committed…
KAP Academy, Benin partner to train next generation of African filmmakers
July 8, 2026
KAP Academy, Benin partner to train next generation of African filmmakers
As African countries look beyond traditional industries to grow their economies, governments and private institutions are increasingly turning to the…
Floods may worsen by September as NiHSA warns of growing health risks
July 6, 2026
Floods may worsen by September as NiHSA warns of growing health risks
Flooding across several parts of Nigeria may intensify in the coming weeks, with the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency warning that…
LSACA clears the air on Lagos’ HIV cases
July 3, 2026
LSACA clears the air on Lagos’ HIV cases
The Lagos State AIDS Control Agency has moved to address growing concerns over the state’s HIV burden after figures in…
Nigeria’s next oil boom puts local content gains under the spotlight
July 3, 2026
Nigeria’s next oil boom puts local content gains under the spotlight
Nigeria’s local content policy is entering a new phase as the oil and gas industry shifts its focus from increasing…
Nigeria’s drug abuse crisis deepens as experts warn of sharp rise by 2030
July 3, 2026
Nigeria’s drug abuse crisis deepens as experts warn of sharp rise by 2030
Nigeria’s battle against drug abuse could become significantly more difficult over the next few years, with health experts and anti-drug…
NCDMB bets on young engineers to drive Nigeria’s industrial future
July 2, 2026
NCDMB bets on young engineers to drive Nigeria’s industrial future
Nigeria’s ambition to build a stronger industrial economy may depend as much on the ideas coming out of its universities…
Nigerians are paying more to get around despite easing inflation
July 1, 2026
Nigerians are paying more to get around despite easing inflation
Getting around Nigeria is becoming even more expensive. Whether it is the daily trip to work, travelling between cities or…
NCC wants smartphones made in Nigeria. Is the country ready?
June 29, 2026
NCC wants smartphones made in Nigeria. Is the country ready?
For years, Nigeria has talked about moving beyond being a consumer economy to becoming a nation that manufactures more of…
70% of Nigeria’s farm data outdated, study finds
June 25, 2026
70% of Nigeria’s farm data outdated, study finds
Reliable farm data is often described as the foundation of modern agriculture. It helps farmers decide what to plant, guides…