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TRAVEL: 10 countries where citizens prefer public transportation

Public transportation remains a major part of daily life in many countries, providing millions of people with alternatives…

From Scotland to Uganda, brothers Olly and Seb Fisher chase international football dream

Scottish teenage brothers Olly and Seb Fisher are pursuing international football opportunities with Uganda after being invited to…

Bamanga Tukur: The life and times of Nigeria’s ‘Sarkin Aiki’

For more than five decades, Bamanga Muhammad Tukur occupied influential positions across Nigeria’s public service, politics, business and…

HARDSHIP: Nigerian families cut back as rising food prices squeeze incomes

For many Nigerian households, shopping for food has become less about choosing preferred meals and more about determining…

Three East African countries where snow can be found

Africa is generally associated with warm climates and tropical landscapes, but parts of East Africa offer a strikingly…

Trump’s $5,000 pledge: Seven things to know

US President Donald Trump has pledged to give every American adult $5,000 if Republicans maintain control of both…

King’s college concession: Investment can’t come before trust, by Abdulsalam Abdullah

It was the morning of 27 August 2026, and Lagos had not slowed down for anyone’s grief. The…

FULL LIST: Countries Nigerians can visit without a traditional visa appointment

For many Nigerians planning international trips, the prospect of securing a visa can involve embassy appointments, documentation and…

HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT: 5 household items that give off radiation

Radiation is often associated with nuclear facilities, medical imaging and industrial accidents, but small amounts of it also…

FACT CHECK: What really happened between Uber, Glovo and Nigeria

A claim linking Uber’s recent departure from Nigeria to a $16.9bn purchase of Glovo has raised questions about…

Osimhen out: Who will lead Eagles’ attack?

With Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign approaching, Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, must decide…

A LIFE UNDER SCRUTINY: The man Atiku hired to shape his US image

The name Karl Von Batten has attracted renewed attention in Nigeria after former Vice President Atiku Abubakar engaged…

FROM SAVINGS TO SHARES: The guide to investing in Dangote Refinery IPO

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE is set to open what is described as Africa’s largest-ever Initial…

A DEADLY SEASON: Timeline of floods that killed over 1,000 people worldwide

From West Africa to Asia and North America, devastating floods have killed more than 1,000 people, displaced thousands…

ANALYSIS: Can Nigeria spend its $53bn reserves to fight insecurity?

Nigeria’s external reserves have climbed to $53.31bn, but the growing foreign exchange buffer has sparked a debate over…