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Africa startup funding tightens as Egypt, Nigeria take $174m

Africa startup funding tightens as Egypt, Nigeria take $174m

African startup funding may have crossed the US$174 million mark in January, but the distribution of that capital tells a…
World Cancer Day puts focus on late diagnosis and unequal care in Nigeria

World Cancer Day puts focus on late diagnosis and unequal care in Nigeria

Cancer is now one of the leading causes of death in Nigeria, with public health experts and international health agencies…
NAFDAC defends sachet ban, says 54 percent of minors buy alcohol

NAFDAC defends sachet ban, says 54 percent of minors buy alcohol

Alcohol sachets have been part of everyday Nigerian life for years, and so there is debate about whether they should…
Pharmacists push for free antivenom amid snakebite deaths

Pharmacists push for free antivenom amid snakebite deaths

Community pharmacists are calling on the Federal Government to make antivenom freely available across the country, warning that thousands of…
NUPRC opens 50 oil and gas blocks in 2025 licensing round

NUPRC opens 50 oil and gas blocks in 2025 licensing round

Nigeria is reopening its upstream oil and gas sector to investors, but this time with a warning attached. Only companies…
AI will not end journalism, NUJ chairman warns reporters

AI will not end journalism, NUJ chairman warns reporters

For many journalists, artificial intelligence has become the new quiet fear in the newsroom. Not because machines are writing better…
MTN partners Lagos Government to transform Obalende underpass

MTN partners Lagos Government to transform Obalende underpass

What was once one of Lagos’ most chaotic transit corridors is set for a major reset as the state government…
After festive price cut, petrol jumps to ₦839 as Dangote Refinery raises PMS cost

After festive price cut, petrol jumps to ₦839 as Dangote Refinery raises PMS cost

Petrol prices have risen again following the end of the festive period, with Dangote Refinery increasing its gantry price of…
Nigeria records West Africa’s first in robotic gynaecological surgery

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…
Nigerian shippers reject port charges increase, warn of inflation impact

Nigerian shippers reject port charges increase, warn of inflation impact

The National Shippers Association of Nigeria has rejected the recent increase in port service charges approved by the Nigerian Shippers’…
Polytechnics set for B.Tech degrees as NBTE pushes HND reform

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…
Local producers dominate Nigeria’s cooking gas supply in 2025, NMDPRA data show

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…
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