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Health workers in northern Nigeria report rising child malnutrition relapses due to knock-on effects from the Iran war. A World Bank report finds 139 million Nigerians poor or vulnerable. UNICEF warns up to 23.4 million additional children could fall into poverty globally if the war continues.
President Bola Tinubu announced a $550 million fund to improve Nigeria's education system, which experts say is a major constraint on development. The initiative aims to enhance outcomes, especially in STEM, to help meet industrialization goals and leverage the country's youth dividend.
Three suspects appeared in court on Friday, charged with terrorism, kidnapping, and illegal mining in connection with the abduction of Orire schoolchildren in Oyo State. The suspects, allegedly members of Darul Salam, an Ansaru affiliate, face 10 charges under Nigeria's Terrorism Act.
This commentary argues that the smuggling of human placentas is a growing illicit trade, driven by demand for traditional medicine and cosmetic products. It contends that weak regulation and cultural beliefs fuel the practice, posing health risks and ethical concerns.
This commentary argues that many Nigerians fall for Ponzi schemes due to a combination of financial desperation, lack of financial literacy, and the allure of quick returns. It suggests that these schemes exploit trust within social networks and the desire for easy wealth in a challenging economy.
NPR identified three children, including 10-year-old Abdullahi Ibrahim, who died after USAID funding cuts ended free medical treatment in Nigeria. Ibrahim died from an asthma attack after USAID-supplied free drugs stopped. Secretary of State Marco Rubio had testified that no children would die due to cuts.
Aliko Dangote has nearly completed a $2.5 billion private share placement for his refinery business, Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE, selling up to a 6% stake. The deal values the refinery at about $40 billion, ahead of what is expected to be Africa's largest IPO.
This commentary argues that African leaders should emulate Aliko Dangote's strategy of adding value to natural resources and fostering cross-border cooperation, as exemplified by his mega-refinery in Lagos and potential second refinery in East Africa. It contends that such industrialization is a turning point for the continent.
Nigeria launched a $500 million fund to invest in agriculture in the Niger Delta, focusing on aquaculture, palm oil, and livestock. The fund, backed by the World Bank and African Development Bank, aims to diversify the oil-dependent economy and address environmental damage.