Nigeria’s commercial capital is feeling the squeeze of a fuel crisis that has reached far beyond its shores. In Lagos, where thousands of small and medium-sized businesses depend on diesel-powered generators to keep their doors open, the recent surge in fuel prices is testing the resilience of entrepreneurs already accustomed to tough operating conditions. A […]
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In the bustling streets of Lagos, a growing number of Nigerian youngsters are lacing up their gloves and learning the fundamentals of boxing under the guidance of a former fighter. The informal training sessions, held in open public spaces rather than dedicated gyms, have become a fixture for young people seeking structure, fitness, and a
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Residents of Makoko, one of Lagos’s most visible waterfront communities, have staged renewed protests against what they describe as another wave of evictions threatening homes built on stilts above the lagoon. Demonstrators say the latest round of displacement has added urgency to long-standing grievances about land tenure, lack of consultation, and the absence of alternative
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Award-winning Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie alleges a Lagos hospital is obstructing an inquest into the death of her 21-month-old son.
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Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has accused a hospital in Lagos of attempting to obstruct an official investigation into the death of her young son. The acclaimed writer, known for works including “Half of a Yellow Sun” and “Americanah,” lost her 21-month-old child at a medical facility in Nigeria’s commercial capital. Adichie has publicly stated
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Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery has slashed fuel prices below import costs, triggering a standoff with established fuel marketers and renewing debate over market dominance in Africa’s largest crude oil producer.
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Nigeria’s Central Bank has ordered banks to raise capital by March 2026. Here’s what the banking recapitalisation means for Nigeria’s economy and consumers.
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