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Nigeria's handball team kicked off 2026 with a thrilling 25-23 win over Algeria at the Africa Men's Handball Nations Cup in Rwanda. The victory marks Nigeria's second win against Algeria in two weeks, building momentum for the nation's athletes on the continental stage.
Six African nations now have a clear roadmap to slash methane emissions from oil and gas operations using technologies that already exist. Algeria and Nigeria could eliminate over 1.4 million tons of methane annually while potentially earning money back through recovered gas sales.
Nigeria's national oil company has joined forces with Algeria to drive cutting-edge research in sustainable energy solutions. The partnership brings Africa's energy giants together to tackle climate challenges while boosting local innovation.
Nigeria just sent its largest archery team ever to compete at the African Championships in Algeria. The 18 athletes represent a sport that's growing faster in Nigeria than anywhere else on the continent.
A broadcasting institution once drifting toward obsolescence has transformed into a thriving multimedia platform since 2023. Director General Jibrin Baba Ndace turned Nigeria's external broadcaster into a global voice through digital innovation and community connection.
Travelers passing through Nigeria's major international airports can now enjoy one hour of free high-speed internet, thanks to a groundbreaking partnership between MTN Nigeria and the Federal Airports Authority. The service is already live in Lagos and Abuja, with plans to expand to four more airports soon.
Multiple Paralympic champions are representing Nigeria at the 2026 African Open Championships in Algeria, competing for crucial qualifying points toward the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Over 150 athletes from 20 nations are gathering in Oran for four days of para powerlifting competition.
The United Kingdom is teaming up with Nigeria to transform how businesses operate, creating a more predictable environment that attracts investment and creates jobs. Nigeria's economy is getting back on investors' radars, with projected 4.4% growth in 2026.
Nigeria's Super Eagles defeated Egypt 4-1 on penalties to claim third place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, extending their unbeaten streak in bronze medal matches. Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali became the hero, saving two crucial Egyptian penalties before Nigeria sealed the win in Casablanca.
Katsina State's leader is rallying Northern Nigeria around a bold plan: tackle insecurity and poverty through cooperation, not competition. His message to regional elders? We're stronger together.
Southeast Nigeria just got a major boost for tech entrepreneurs with a new $50 million fund designed to fuel innovation. The South East Venture Capital Program opens doors for startups that have struggled to access capital in the region.
Nigeria is connecting its isolated tech hubs into one coordinated network to help more startups survive and thrive. The Nigeria Innovation Cluster Exchange will link support organizations across all six regions to end duplicated efforts and strengthen the country's booming tech scene.
Team Nigeria brought home 24 medals from the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, placing the country among the top-performing nations. The haul included 10 gold, 7 silver, and 7 bronze medals across athletics, weightlifting, wrestling, boxing, and para-sports.
Nigeria's telecom giant MTN just boosted its talent search prize to ₦225 million, giving unknown Afrobeats artists a real shot at professional music careers. The Next Afrobeats Star competition opens doors that typically stay closed for grassroots musicians across the country.
A new partnership aims to register and support 1.4 million conflict-affected people in northeast Nigeria facing hunger and displacement. The project builds a digital safety net that can respond quickly when crisis strikes.
Nigeria's central bank is introducing new regulations to prevent any single fintech company from dominating the country's booming $880 billion digital payments industry. The reforms aim to create a fairer, more sustainable financial ecosystem as the sector matures.
Nigeria just created a unified council to coordinate cryptocurrency regulation across all government agencies, ending years of fragmented oversight. The move could bring clarity to one of Africa's most active crypto markets while protecting consumers from fraud.
A major new partnership in southeastern Nigeria is bringing together business leaders and government agencies to tackle youth unemployment and spark economic growth. The collaboration aims to mentor young entrepreneurs and channel investment back into communities that need it most.
A beauty queen who built safe spaces for children with disabilities just won Nigeria's national crown. Tamunosoye Karibi-George will now represent her country on the world stage.
A 26-year-old advocate for children with special needs has been crowned Miss World Nigeria 2026 and will represent the nation at the global competition in Vietnam this August. Through her initiative Beyond Labels, Tamunosoye Karibi-George creates safe spaces where children with disabilities can dream boldly.
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