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A new recycling center in Northern Nigeria is transforming how communities handle waste while creating income opportunities for thousands. The Sahara Go Recycling Hub in Masaka shows how environmental solutions can boost local economies.
In Nigeria's waste-choked cities, one company is turning the problem upside down by paying people cash for their recyclables. Ecobarter has collected over one million kilograms of waste since 2018 and now serves 13,000 users across four major cities.
Nigeria's capital is seeing less plastic pile up at its largest dump site, thanks to a community-driven recycling program that's turning trash into jobs. Young innovators are now transforming discarded plastics into furniture, jewelry, and income.
Nigeria's busiest airport just introduced color-coded recycling bins and unveiled a modern 300-seat terminal for Muslim pilgrims. The dual launch marks a major step toward cleaner, more comfortable air travel across the country.
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.
Nigeria's telecom regulator is launching a system that flags suspicious phone numbers instantly, protecting millions from fraud. The move comes as scammers exploit recycled SIM cards to steal identities and drain bank accounts.
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.
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.
A Nigerian youth corps member turned mountains of plastic waste into hope by building a fully functional eco-friendly toilet from 3,500 recycled bottles at a secondary school. What started as one person's creative solution sparked a community movement when students eagerly joined the construction.
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.
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