When the first mobile phone networks arrived in Nigeria in 2001, few imagined the pace at which the country’s communication system would change. Before that year, landlines dominated homes and...

Bush burning remains a common sight across Nigeria, despite years of campaigns and policies warning of its dangers. From villages to urban fringes, dry season often comes with smoke rising...

The six-month emergency rule declared in Rivers state has lapsed, reopening the stage for a return to democratic governance. The minister of the federal capital territory, Nyesom Wike, who governed...

Within Nigeria’s prison walls, thousands of inmates live under constant uncertainty, awaiting trials or serving sentences. The population includes men, women, and young adults, many of whom are detained for...

Across Nigeria’s towns and cities, the presence of tutorial centres has become a constant sight, offering young people a second chance at learning and preparation. These centres, sometimes squeezed into...

Several Nigerian politicians have distanced themselves from long-time benefactors in the years following the 2023 general elections. Observers say these ruptures often stem from disagreements over appointments, control of party...

For a country that prides itself on football supremacy, Nigeria’s recent World Cup qualifying campaign has been a story of missed opportunities and mounting frustration. Gernot Rohr, once the Super...

  Nigerians continue to grapple with daily challenges linked to rising prices and insecurity, which affect ordinary life from markets to travel. Low-income households feel the pressure most, having to...

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) marked its fiftieth anniversary on May 28, with leaders and analysts calling for renewed unity. The call comes as Mali, Burkina Faso,...

Inflation in Nigeria continues to reshape the daily lives of millions, pushing ordinary families into new struggles as the cost of basic items keeps climbing. A single loaf of bread,...