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A new manufacturing facility will produce solar panels locally for the first time across the African continent, cutting costs and creating jobs. The project marks a major step toward energy independence and positions Africa as a green technology producer.
Team Edo just ended a 24-year wait for sporting glory by dominating the Niger Delta Games with 111 medals on home soil. Over 3,000 athletes from nine states competed in what organizers called a platform for discovering the region's next Olympians.
Military forces in Nigeria responded to an urgent alert and freed three passengers from armed kidnappers without a single shot fired. The swift rescue shows how intelligence-driven operations are making dangerous roads safer for travelers.
Moyo Sodipo hasn't taken a vacation in seven years of building Busha, one of Nigeria's leading crypto exchanges. His story reveals what it really takes to build financial technology in Africa.
Nigeria's telecom regulator created a new system to protect people from fraud when phone numbers get reassigned. The portal will help prevent identity theft tied to recycled SIM cards across banking, social media, and government services.
Nigeria has slashed malaria rates from 42% to 22% in just over a decade, saving countless lives through better prevention and treatment. The World Health Organization confirms the progress is real and accelerating.
A groundbreaking climate ranking system is turning Nigeria's fight against climate change into friendly competition, with all 36 states showing measurable progress in just two years. The initiative is helping states move from promises to real projects protecting millions from floods, droughts, and extreme heat.
Nigeria just enrolled 20 million people into health insurance and is pushing to double coverage by 2027. The government's new mandatory policy aims to end the devastating cycle where 71% of health costs push families into poverty.
Thousands of farmers in Zamfara State, Nigeria just got the supplies they need to grow more food this dry season. Governor Dauda Lawal distributed nearly 4,000 bags of fertilizer plus seeds, pesticides, and farming equipment to help families feed their communities.
Nigerian actor Daniel Etim Effiong was wrongly accused of being in a cult and expelled from engineering school. That devastating moment launched his career as one of Nollywood's leading stars.
Nigeria's central bank has reduced its key interest rate for the first time in years, offering relief to businesses struggling with high borrowing costs. The move signals growing confidence in the country's economic recovery and falling inflation.
Nigerian leaders in digital rights, journalism, and civic tech joined India's major AI summit to help shape how artificial intelligence serves everyday people. The MacArthur Foundation backed the diverse delegation to ensure African voices influence global AI rules before they're set in stone.
A new institute will train 37 Nigerian women to run for office in a country where women hold less than 5% of legislative seats. The program addresses barriers that have kept capable leaders from competing effectively.
A new citizen-led platform lets Nigerian voters upload and verify election results in real time, bringing transparency to a process that once took days. E Don Kast is turning smartphone photos into instant accountability.
Governor Dauda Lawal just handed out thousands of bags of fertilizer and farm supplies to help Zamfara State farmers grow more food this dry season. The move supports tens of thousands of small farmers who form the backbone of Nigeria's agricultural economy.
Nigeria's food safety agency is proving that protective systems work when it matters most. While European formula brands face contamination concerns, Nigerian parents can breathe easy knowing local products remain safe.
Nigeria's presidency just donated 50 million naira ($31,000 USD) to help tackle rising drug abuse, cybercrime, and violence in schools. The funding will power nationwide campaigns to reach students before harmful behaviors take root.
A Lagos DJ is preparing to spin for 288 consecutive hours to break the Guinness World Record for longest club DJ set. The free public event starts March 3rd at Bay Lounge in Lekki.
Super Falcons midfielder Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene is back on the field just months after giving birth, proving that motherhood and elite athletics can thrive together. Her message to women athletes everywhere: "If I can do this, you also can do it."
Nigeria just landed major European funding to bring high-speed internet to every corner of the country, tripling its fiber network in a massive infrastructure leap. The $126 million from Europe joins $500 million from the World Bank to make nationwide connectivity a reality.
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