An increasing number of young Nigerian men are opting for braided hairstyles instead of traditional haircuts, sparking debate over cultur...

The Durbar festival, celebrated in Kano and Katsina states on Eid al-Adha’s third day, dazzles with vibrant colors and Hausa-Fulani tradi...

Authorities in Nigeria’s commercial hub, Lagos, have announced a ban on single-use plastics as part of efforts to tackle the city’s worse...

World Food Safety Day is gaining importance in Nigeria, where street vendors play a vital role in feeding millions. In Lagos, they are a ...

Nigeria is under pressure to enhance its malaria response after reductions in U.S. aid. The country records approximately 55 million malari...

Nigeria’s Borno State is facing a deepening insurgency, largely blamed on militants. In recent months, a wave of attacks has overwhelmed ...

Nigeria’s digital sector is growing fast, pulling in $191 million in foreign investment in early 2024, which was nine times more than the...

Authorities in Nigeria aim to triple its $32 billion livestock sector with support from a new Ministry of Livestock Development. But high...

More than 50 people are dead after a weekend of violence between nomadic herdsmen and indigenous farmers in the eastern Nigerian state of...

Nigeria has shelved its plan to fund the establishment of a national carrier, instead focusing on building capacity for existing local ai...

A Nigerian startup has launched an app enabling traditional African priests to stream rituals to users worldwide, revitalizing ancient sp...

Nigeria is set to embark on a groundbreaking partnership with China to drive the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the country. The ...

The United States has for years been popular among Nigerians and other Africans for education, business, vacation and work. But many now ...

Authorities in Nigeria are relying on local intelligence and bolstering the Civilian Joint Task Force to tackle the growing threat posed ...

Lawmakers in Nigeria have proposed compulsory voting to tackle low turnout. With over 93 million registered voters, the country leads Afr...

The World Bank has warned that Nigeria’s poverty levels are rising fast and will likely get worse in the coming years. A high cost of liv...

Nigeria is facing a severe agricultural crisis as the "Tomato Ebola" pest, the Tuta absoluta, devastates key tomato-producing r...

Foreign aid reductions are severely impacting humanitarian operations in northeastern Nigeria. Key NGOs, including Mercy Corps, shut down...

Nigeria’s top military commander, General Christopher Musa, pledged full support to troops battling a rise in insurgent violence, particu...

A Nigerian designer is redefining cultural narratives by crafting stunning clothing from raffia, a palm tree fiber once tied to West Afri...