Nigeria’s Correctional Service records show a total of 80,066 in­mate population in their custo­dy. Out of this number, there are 53,225 pretrial detainees, most of whom are languishing in jail ...

Music, in particular, has become a major export commodity. Platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube have all made ...

Attacks in Nigeria's troubled north-central state of Plateau have killed more than more than 100 people in just under two ...

Nigeria is no stranger to coffee. It was a promi­nent income-generat­ing crop in the country since its introduction in the 19th century. However, that never re­sulted into the overwhelming acquisition ...

Nigeria is often described as a paradox: a nation blessed with abundant natural resources, a dynamic youth population, ...

Nigeria ranks sixth in the 2025 Global Terrorism Index after a score of 7.658 out of 10. In 2023 and 2024, it ranked eighth.

Nigeria is known for its natural beauty, landmarks, and game reserves. It is a great country with a lot to offer: incredible ...

Until dependency ratios shift, Africa’s large youthful population will remain the continent’s biggest barrier to growth.

In a September 2024 report, Bagudu had clamoured for strong public-private sector partnership with a focus on the main target of the Nigeria Agenda 2050, which is to increase the country’s per capita ...

Share Nigeria will in the coming days formally join the growing league of countries offering seamless and timely visa access to travellers with the introduction of the E-Visa System that is expected ...

With a population of 23.3 million that grows by 3.2% a year, the Nigerian capital of Lagos has been struggling for some time. Two-thirds of residents in this megacity live below the poverty line of ...

Corruption is endemic in Nigeria. It drains billions of dollars a year from Africa’s largest economy and most populous country. Systemic corruption also undermines Nigeria’s ability to combat ...