Nigeria

As Nigerian public figures address body acceptance and sexual assault survival, their advocacy reveals shifting conversations around personal dignity, trauma response, and the infrastructure needed to support vulnerable communities.

Federal education authorities and civil society groups are distributing learning materials and food assistance to millions of low-income households across Nigeria, targeting out-of-school children and families observing religious fasting periods.

Federal and state governments across Nigeria are rolling out major education initiatives, including vehicle and housing rewards for outstanding teachers, international training programs for lecturers, and distribution of 15 million learner support kits to vulnerable pupils.

As MasterChef Nigeria launches its inaugural season with a substantial cash prize, traditional chieftaincy ceremonies at the Alaafin's palace demonstrate how modern entertainment and ancient customs both serve to unite Africa's most populous nation.

Boulders Beach in Cape Town has been named the world's most unique beach, while Nigeria's Michael Okpara University appoints its first female vice-chancellor and South Africa prepares for Armed Forces Day commemorations.

Nigeria's agricultural sector faces critical vulnerability as government figures reveal nearly two-thirds of livestock consumption relies on imports, prompting renewed calls for economic diversification and domestic production capacity.

A terrorist assault in Zamfara state killed at least 30 people while political violence during party elections in Ondo state left four dead, prompting President Tinubu to summon the state governor as security concerns escalate nationwide.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the controversial 2026 Electoral Act into law, drawing mixed reactions from political observers, civil society leaders, and opposition figures who question its implications for Nigeria's electoral integrity.

UNICEF commends Nigeria's birth registration surge while new research reveals structural barriers push two in five disabled children out of primary education across the continent.

Armed gunmen killed at least 50 people and abducted women and children in a brutal attack on a Zamfara State village, underscoring the persistent insecurity plaguing northern Nigeria despite government promises of improved protection.

A University of Ibadan student has silenced doubters who questioned her choice to study Agriculture, graduating with first class honours in a field often dismissed by peers as less prestigious.

A global rally in memory chip stocks driven by artificial intelligence demand has added $160 billion in market value—and Nigerian consumers are now paying roughly 20% more for smartphones as the supply chain effects ripple through Africa's largest economy.

Nigeria's petroleum workers union PENGASSAN has demanded the withdrawal of President Tinubu's Executive Order on oil revenues, warning the directive undermines the Petroleum Industry Act and threatens investor confidence in the sector.

Nigerian authorities handed over a suspect to US prosecutors for sexual extortion and murder charges, while a Lagos art gallery warned of sophisticated impersonation scams targeting artists—underscoring the country's dual role as both cybercrime battleground and enforcement partner.

Nigeria's food safety regulator has shut down 18 warehouses in Niger State containing expired beverages, dairy products, and other consumables prepared for distribution, highlighting ongoing challenges in food quality control across the country.