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Beyond the Big Four: Enriching Nigeria's AI language diversity, By Joshua Olufemi

Nigeria, Sept. 25 -- A former colleague walked into my office two months ago, and our conversation was barely 20 minutes on before he jokingly accused me of not including his state of origin's popular... Read More


Reforms: Naira could strengthen to N1,300 by year-end - BUA Chairman

Nigeria, Sept. 25 -- Abdul Rabiu, chairman of BUA Group, said he expects the naira to strengthen further this year as government reforms take hold, projecting that the exchange rate could fall between... Read More


2027 elections and the high stakes of INEC's leadership transition, By Samson Itodo

Nigeria, Sept. 24 -- Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will undergo a major leadership transition in less than 60 days, just 15 months to the 2027 general election. The curren... Read More


Trump shifts stance, says Ukraine can win war with Russia

Nigeria, Sept. 24 -- The US President Donald Trump has reversed his position on one of the key foreign policy issues of his administration, now indicating that Ukraine has a chance to win in its ongoi... Read More


Olubadan stool and Ibadan's unique succession system

Nigeria, Sept. 24 -- Ibadan is set to witness a historic moment as former Oyo State Governor Rashidi Ladoja is installed as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The event, scheduled for Friday, 26 Septemb... Read More


Kaduna govt, Gates Foundation sign development accountability framework

Nigeria, Sept. 24 -- The Kaduna State government and the Gates Foundation have signed the Kaduna Mutual Accountability Framework (KaMAF) to strengthen accountability in development. The agreement was... Read More


No evidence linking paracetamol use in pregnancy to autism- WHO

Nigeria, Sept. 24 -- The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said there is no scientific proof that taking paracetamol (acetaminophen) during pregnancy causes autism in children. The clarification co... Read More


FG starving booming fashion industry of support - Creative director warns

Nigeria, Sept. 24 -- Nigerian fashion veteran Balogun Olamilekan has called on the Federal Government (FG) to provide greater support for the fashion industry through financing, policy reforms, and ot... Read More


Gates Foundation, Indian firm to produce $40 twice-yearly HIV prevention shot

Nigeria, Sept. 24 -- The Gates Foundation has announced a new partnership with Indian manufacturer Hetero Labs to drive down the cost and expand access to a groundbreaking HIV prevention drug and acce... Read More


Bill Gates warns vaccine scepticism, misinformation fuelling child deaths globally

Nigeria, Sept. 24 -- (By Mariam Ileyemi, Zainab Adewale and Fortune Eromonsele) Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has warned that growing vaccine scepticism and misinformation are fuelling preven... Read More