Inside a labour ward, every second matters. A baby's heartbeat is dropping. A mother has endured hours of labour. The doctors reach a clear conclusion: an emergency Caesarean section is now the safest option for both mother and child. A consent form is prepared. But instead of being handed to the patient — conscious, alert …
How millions of Nigerians are unknowingly eating their way into hypertension, diabetes, obesity and heart disease and why a simple habit could help save lives. Every day, millions of Nigerians walk into supermarkets believing they are simply buying food. A bottle of soft drink. A carton of fruit juice. A packet of biscuits. A loaf …
Across major Nigerian cities, angry tenants cry foul as landlords and caretakers cash in on the crumbling economy Desperate Tenants Crowdfund and Share Rooms to Survive Rent Hikes While Nigerians battle the high cost of fuel, food, transportation and healthcare, the rising cost of house rents has added a fresh layer to the country's …
Despite fresh budgetary allocations, intervention funds, debt repayments, and financial support aimed at reviving Nigeria's electricity industry, millions of Nigerians continue to grapple with poor power supply. As the government injects more resources into the sector, stakeholders have continued to express concerns over the impact. Over the past year, Nigeria's power sector has witnessed one …
Nigeria’s latest inflation data for May 2026 present a complex and politically sensitive economic picture. The headline inflation is rising, monthly price pressure is slowing, food costs remain structurally high, and regional disparities are widening in ways that are quietly reshaping household survival patterns across the country. According to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) released …
Nigeria’s worsening security crisis escalated on multiple fronts on Monday as at least 22 people were killed in a deadly attack on a Plateau State community, suspected kidnappers launched coordinated raids in Ondo State, and angry protesters shut down major roads in Ibadan over the continued captivity of abducted schoolchildren and teachers. The developments came …
First visa fee review in nearly five decades sparks concerns over affordability as Japan moves to fund immigration reforms, tighten compliance and manage a growing foreign population. Nigerians seeking to study, work, conduct business or visit Japan will soon face significantly higher travel costs following Tokyo’s decision to increase visa fees by as much …
From highways and gas pipelines to student loans, digital skills and agricultural reforms, a look at how the Renewed Hope Agenda is attempting to transform governance into measurable outcomes. As Nigerians commemorate Democracy Day, a fundamental question dominates conversations across homes, markets, campuses and workplaces: Are government reforms making a difference in the lives of …
There are concerns that the growing cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, is threatening efforts to promote clean energy adoption in Nigeria as households increasingly turn to cheaper but less environmentally friendly alternatives for their daily cooking needs. The price of cooking gas has more than doubled in the last …
Defence and security expert, Dr. Steve Okwori, has said the evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa could pose fresh security threat if done without proper profiling and reintegration. Okwori stated this while reacting to the news of Nigeria receiving returnees from South Africa affected by renewed xenophobic attacks and anti-immigration protests targeting African migrants. Following …
