702 articles tagged with “Nigeria”
Nigeria's health system faces mounting pressure as a Lassa fever outbreak in Benue State kills 10 people with 45 confirmed cases, while separate states mobilize resources to address maternal mortality and menstrual health concerns.
From decade-long waits for children to workplace discrimination, African women face mounting challenges balancing motherhood with professional ambitions as social media amplifies personal stories of struggle and triumph.
As the holy month of Ramadan commences, Nigerian political and religious leaders are distributing food aid to millions whilst police call for peaceful observance amid economic hardship.
High-value goat farming is transforming rural economies from Nigeria's Kano State to Kenya's Rift Valley, as entrepreneurs discover lucrative alternatives to traditional cattle rearing.
Nigeria's mid-sized banks delivered robust profit growth in 2025, with FCMB Group and Wema Bank outpacing peers, while BUA Cement's 367% profit surge highlighted broader corporate earnings strength across Africa's largest economy.
President Bola Tinubu has challenged Nigerian lawmakers to mobilize grassroots support for state policing reforms, while Osun State's political landscape faces upheaval after 24 legislators defected from the ruling PDP to the Accord Party.
The Rural Electrification Agency plans to deploy N170 billion across 500 electrification projects and N100 billion for hybrid mini-grids targeting government facilities, marking a substantial push to address Nigeria's energy access deficit in underserved areas.
Veteran journalists and educational institutions across Africa are stepping up efforts to train the next generation of media professionals on ethical storytelling practices as concerns grow over the spread of misinformation in digital spaces.
Political tensions escalate as opposition parties reject INEC's revised election timetable while a Federal High Court orders the restoration of suppressed constituencies in Kogi State, highlighting growing disputes over Nigeria's electoral framework ahead of 2027 polls.
Nigeria's economy expanded 4.07% in Q4 2025 driven by non-oil sector strength, while MTN Nigeria recorded N5.2 trillion revenue and NGX Group posted N15.6 billion profit, signaling improved macroeconomic stability.
Federal government attributes widespread power cuts to gas supply shortfalls affecting thermal generation capacity, as industry experts demand comprehensive reforms and infrastructure investment to unlock the country's 209 trillion cubic feet gas reserves.
Nigeria's first smart city app, a multi-currency payments platform for African startups, and a $75M cybersecurity raise signal growing investor confidence in Africa's tech ecosystem.
A fuel tanker crash that killed four schoolchildren in Bayelsa, a mosque attack in Kebbi, and bandit arrests in Ekiti highlight the multiple security challenges confronting Nigerian communities in a single day.
Courts across Africa are handling high-profile cases involving ministerial defiance of court orders in Nigeria, traditional leadership succession in South Africa, and a contentious corporate liquidation in KwaZulu-Natal.
Nigeria's banking sector shows robust growth with Jaiz Bank posting 75% monthly gains following N31.3 billion profit, while Access Bank eliminates outbound transfer fees for Pan-African Payment and Settlement System transactions through April 2026.