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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.
Over one million Nigerians now own smartphones and have credit histories thanks to a company that ditched traditional banking rules. More than half are accessing formal credit for the very first time.
Five African countries top global rankings for youth mental health, with Ghana and Nigeria leading 84 nations while wealthier countries struggle. The surprising findings challenge assumptions about mental health and economic development.
A fintech company just helped one million Nigerians access their first smartphones and loans worth ₦231 billion. For informal workers long ignored by banks, it's changing how they earn a living.
After two years of losses totaling billions, Nestlé Nigeria is celebrating a stunning turnaround thanks to a steadier naira and smart local sourcing. The food giant just reported a profit of N105 billion, proving that stability can spark remarkable recoveries.
Nigeria just locked in $100 million from a European bank to blanket the country with high-speed internet, bringing 90,000 kilometers of fiber-optic cables to communities that have never had reliable access. The funding adds to a growing pile of international support that could transform how millions of Nigerians work, learn, and connect.
Grammy-winning R&B star Tems was once booed off stage and had plastic bottles thrown at her during a school performance. Today, she's a global superstar who refused to compromise her unique sound.
Two Nigerian athletes are about to become the first African women to compete in blind SAMBO at the World Cup. Their journey shows how sports can break barriers and create new possibilities.
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