Nigeria
Telecom fraud puts Nigeria’s digital economy at risk with ₦12.5 billion loss
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March 24, 2026
Telecom fraud puts Nigeria’s digital economy at risk with ₦12.5 billion loss
Nigeria’s growing dependence on mobile connectivity and digital payments is creating new business risks as telecom fraud losses continue to…
Nigerians urged to stay hydrated amid rising temperatures
Health
March 17, 2026
Nigerians urged to stay hydrated amid rising temperatures
Recent weeks have seen unusually rising temperatures across several Nigerian cities, raising concerns about dehydration and heat‑related illness. The Nigerian…
Nigeria’s healthcare strains under doctor shortage, minister
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March 17, 2026
Nigeria’s healthcare strains under doctor shortage, minister
Nigeria’s struggle to retain medical professionals is placing additional pressure on the healthcare system, the Minister of State for Health…
The amazons rocking the Nigerian oil and gas sector
Business
March 16, 2026
The amazons rocking the Nigerian oil and gas sector
The Nigerian oil and gas sector has been seen as a tough, male-dominated space. The boardrooms are usually filled with…
Nigeria leads Forbes Africa rich list
Business
March 10, 2026
Nigeria leads Forbes Africa rich list
When Forbes publishes its ranking of Africa’s richest individuals, Nigeria consistently records one of the highest numbers of billionaires on…
Nigeria set to receive groundbreaking HIV prevention drug in March
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March 2, 2026
Nigeria set to receive groundbreaking HIV prevention drug in March
Nigeria has the world’s second-highest HIV/AIDS epidemic, with approximately 1.9 million people living with HIV (PLHIV) and a national prevalence…
Shea nuts export restriction deadline approaches as industry awaits government decision
Business
February 23, 2026
Shea nuts export restriction deadline approaches as industry awaits government decision
With the February 26 deadline approaching, uncertainty is growing over what the federal government will do about the temporary restriction…
Ramadan, Lent, and the surprising physiology of faith-driven fasting
Health
February 19, 2026
Ramadan, Lent, and the surprising physiology of faith-driven fasting
Every year, millions of Nigerians willingly sign up to be hungry, not because there is no food but because faith…
Data privacy challenges threaten Nigeria’s financial inclusion
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February 18, 2026
Data privacy challenges threaten Nigeria’s financial inclusion
For years, conversations about financial inclusion and data privacy sounded technical. Build more fibre, expand broadband, promote mobile money, and…
Is it still cheaper to cook or just buy food?
Chops
February 18, 2026
Is it still cheaper to cook or just buy food?
For many Nigerians, the daily question of whether to cook at home or buy food has never been more pressing.…
Food inflation drops to single digit, but experts warn relief may be fragile
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February 17, 2026
Food inflation drops to single digit, but experts warn relief may be fragile
Nigeria has recorded single-digit food inflation for the first time in over a decade, but economists, policy analysts, and agricultural…
Nigeria’s oil output rises to 1.459m bpd in January — OPEC
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February 12, 2026
Nigeria’s oil output rises to 1.459m bpd in January — OPEC
Nigeria’s crude oil output began 2026 on a stronger note, rising to 1.459 million barrels per day in January, according…