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Drone delivery company Zipline is building 12 new hubs across Nigeria to bring lifesaving medical supplies to 100 million people within four years. What started as a small pilot now aims to connect 20,000 health facilities in Africa's most populous nation.
A 15-year-old from Nigeria is transforming cassava peels and corn husks into biodegradable sanitary pads, solving two problems at once. Her innovation tackles both period poverty and plastic pollution across Africa.
Four years after Tobi Amusan shattered the 100m hurdles world record, the track world is finally celebrating her incredible achievement. New breakthrough times by American runners are proving what fans should have recognized all along: her 2022 performance was simply brilliant.
A Nigerian governor named a modern transit hub after the university professor who refused to manipulate his 2023 election results. The facility honors her courage and marks a new era of honest elections in Abia State.
Nigerian airlines struggling to acquire planes just got a major breakthrough. The government and African Development Bank are launching a new leasing company to help local carriers access aircraft financing more easily.
Lagos State is overhauling its pharmacy program after thousands of residents complained they couldn't get their prescribed medicines. The review could become a model for improving healthcare access across Nigeria.
Nigeria is modernizing hundreds of abandoned grazing reserves and launching new ranches to stop deadly clashes between farmers and herders. The ambitious plan includes $1.5 billion in international investment and aims to transform the country's livestock sector.
A senior lawyer in Nigeria just gave his fellow attorneys an entire professional building, complete with library, conference halls, and workspace. The donation honors decades of legal service and creates a lasting home for justice in Ondo State.
A Nigerian teenager known online as Smartician created a fully functional miniature washer and dryer using just plastic bottles, cardboard, and basic motors. The young inventor recently won a scholarship for his impressive DIY creations.
A new program in Nigeria is teaching girls to make their own reusable sanitary pads, tackling both period poverty and stigma. The initiative could help half a billion women worldwide who lack access to menstrual products.
Favour Ochi picked up a pencil at six years old and hasn't stopped creating stunning portraits that now leave crowds in awe. The teenager from Imo State is earning commissions for her artwork while pursuing dreams of becoming a surgeon.
Federal University Lokoja is giving deserving students the chance to lead the entire institution for a day, celebrating academic excellence while inspiring the next generation of leaders. The program is part of a sweeping transformation that includes new AI research centers and improved campus facilities.
General Olufemi Oluyede is using the Eid-el-Kabir celebration to honor Nigerian troops and call for national solidarity. His message highlights the sacrifice of service members working to secure the country.
Three major road projects across Africa are racing toward completion, with Abu Dhabi's development fund tracking remarkable progress that will cut travel times in half and unlock economic opportunities for millions. From Togo to Nigeria, these infrastructure wins are connecting rural communities to essential services and trade routes.
An eight-year-old Nigerian boy is proving that street-scouted talent plus the right support can compete with Europe's best. Samson Azeez just returned from playing against Atlético Madrid and Benfica academies in Portugal.
A nonprofit founded by NBA executive Masai Ujiri just hit the halfway mark of its mission to build 100 basketball courts across Africa. The milestone court opened at a historic Lagos school with coaching clinics for girls and a celebration that brought two communities together.
A 24-year-old playing his first match for Nigeria's national team scored two goals to send the Super Eagles into the Unity Cup final. Femi Azeez's stunning debut performance in London marks a breakthrough moment for both player and country.
President Bola Tinubu called on Nigerians to embrace sacrifice and compassion during the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The holiday brings together millions in a spirit of faith, generosity, and renewed hope for the nation's future.
Nigeria's National Boundary Commission is spreading a message of peace and unity as the country celebrates Eid al-Adha while navigating political primaries. The Director-General is urging all Nigerians to embrace compassion and democratic values during this meaningful season.
The Lagos State Government has successfully recovered over N270 million (approximately $170,000) from fraudulent real estate agents and developers, returning the money to scammed residents. The victory marks a major win in the state's fight against property market exploitation.
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