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Ghana and Nigeria are hosts of training schools for online scams.
Nigeria is one of the largest producers of plastic pollution in the world.
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Nigeria is one of the top three plastic pollution hotspots globally.
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Many African countries have a major youth unemployment problem. With growing populations, more must be done to create jobs and help young people develop the right skills.
A house burned down during a conflict in a village near Jos, Nigeria, in 2018.
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The idea and feeling of resistance from the minority groups have been strong drivers for conflicts in Nigeria.
Protesters waving Russian flags during the recent protest in Nigeria.
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Nigeria shares a long border with Niger. With the expanded relationship between Niger and Russia, the Wagner group poses a threat to the region, especially Nigeria.
Onyeka Onwenu.
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Onyeka Onwenu, Nigerian musician, political activist and documentary maker, died on 30 July 2024.
A street marketing of a brand of schnapps. The spectators are mainly primary and secondary school students.
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Some alcoholic drinks in Nigeria encourage rape and other forms of sexual violence against women. The government needs to do more to stop this.
A farmer digging for crabs on the shore of a river polluted by oil spills in Rivers State, Nigeria.
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Nigeria must enforce its environmental laws to protect people living in the Niger Delta and their environment.
A bus stop in Lagos, Nigeria.
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A recent Supreme Court judgment in Nigeria on local government will promote democracy and enhance grassroots development.
Nigerians protesting over hardship and bad governance, in Ojota, Lagos, Nigeria, on 2 August 2024.
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Young Nigerians must follow demonstrations with active political consciousness.
Babies born with colistin-resistant bacteria may have a higher chance of acquiring future drug-resistant infections.
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Resistance may have emerged from the increasing use of colistin in agricultural settings in Nigeria.
A Blue Origin New Shepard rocket launches from West Texas, US on 31 March 2022.
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Having its first citizen go into space would demonstrate Nigeria’s capabilities, build expertise, and bring the benefits of space exploration and development.
Members of civil society groups during a peaceful protest over economic hardship in Lagos, on June 12, 2024.
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Nigeria has been faced with economic despair and social unrest. Scholars explain the issues and possible solutions.
The cast of the Broadway musical Fela! perform in Lagos.
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Fela Kuti created his own myth, and his fans did the rest. Today his music and politics are as relevant as they were before his death in 1997.
The annual Ojude Oba festival in Ijebu Ode, 2024.
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The annual Ojude-Oba festival in south-west Nigeria can be further promoted so that the community can derive more benefits.
Unicef describes severe child food poverty as children consuming no more than two out of eight food groups.
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Nigeria needs to adopt a multi-faceted approach that addresses the root causes of child malnutrition.
A hybrid mini grid station powered by solar energy in Nigeria.
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The opportunities presented by mini grids come with challenges of balancing market efficiency and equity of access.
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By promoting digitisation, governments can help create a more transparent and efficient business environment.
Burnt vehicles after a Boko Haram attack on Kuje Prison, Abuja on 6 July 2022.
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The latest suicide bomb attack in Nigeria could be an act of desperation, a tactical shift or a form of communication by the insurgents.
Heavy afternoon traffic in Lagos, Nigeria.
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Pregnant women in urban areas of Nigeria are more at risk than rural women of not getting emergency obstetric care. Digital technology can help.