Development

Nigeria at bottom of Coursera global skill proficiency ranking

Nigeria performed a lot poorer than expected in global ranking of online professional certification...

#Japa: Four upcoming foreign fellowships, scholarships Nigerians can apply

In recent years, a growing number of young Nigerians have seized opportunities offered by...

Nigerian doctors suspend strike

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its nationwide strike. NARD president Emeka...

Nigerian economist Pat Utomi reveals battle with cancer

Respected Nigerian political economist, Pat Utomi, has spoken out about his struggle with cancer. Mr...

Eight-year WAEC data reveals a troubling cheating problem

WAEC-run senior secondary schools’ final exams have recorded a soaring degree of success in...

Indian drugmaker linked to deadly cough syrup found in Cameroon

Indian drug maker Riemann Labs has been reported as the manufacturer of the deadly...

Doctor’s death in Lagos spotlights city’s emergency response problems

The doctors’ main union in Lagos has directed its members in three government hospitals...

Nigerian doctors begin indefinite strike 

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has begun an indefinite strike in response...

WHO issues alert on deadly cough syrup found in Cameroon

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a global alert after a batch of...

2023 Unity Schools common entrance results out, 76 pupils score highest

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced the release of the results of the...

JAMB candidate Mmesoma forged result, govt report says

The Anambra student accused of using a fake university admission result to emerge the...

NECO launches result tool after JAMB falsification controversy

The National Examination Council (NECO) says it has unveiled a tool for the verification...

JAMB candidate Mmesoma gets scholarship offer from ‘Bitcoin chief’

The Anambra student accused of faking her JAMB result, an allegation she has denied,...

3.9m toilets needed, 200k available: Nigeria’s open defecation crisis is business opportunity

Nigeria needs to build 3.9 million toilets each year to deal with open defecation,...

Health Alert: Abuja administration confirms outbreak of diphtheria

Authorities in Abuja have confirmed the outbreak of diphtheria, a deadly infectious disease, in...

JAMB bans candidate Mmesoma over result, but student denies wrongdoing

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has imposed a three-year ban on a...

New study emphasises exercise risk for people with heart disease

Exercise can be useful for maintaining healthy blood flow in healthy patients and those...

Major malaria discovery offers hope on how to confuse parasite

Scientists have discovered a sensor used by malaria parasite to understand its host environment,...

Bill Gates says Nigerian leaders failed on problems discussed years back

Nigerians receive some of the least healthcare spending in sub-Saharan Africa, the billionaire owner...

97% of Nigerian bank accounts don’t have over N500,000

An overwhelmingly large number of Nigerians do not have up to half a million...