Nigeria

Telecom fraud puts Nigeria’s digital economy at risk with ₦12.5 billion loss
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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?
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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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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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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…
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