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From Ifangni to Ilasamaja: How a 10-year-old “tiling apprentice” ended up mixing cement instead of going to school

A 10-year-old from Benin Republic works and sleeps on a Lagos construction site, showing how poverty, migration and informal apprenticeship push children out of school.

Why nutritionists say Nigerians should stop boiling eggs and rice in the same pot

Nigerian dietitians warn that boiling unwashed eggs with rice in one pot can transfer Salmonella and E. coli from the shells to the grains, risking foodborne illness.

Looming Electricity Crisis: Power Ministry Addresses N4 Trillion Debt

Nigerian government outlines plans to resolve N4 trillion debt owed to GenCos, affecting Nigeria’s electricity supply industry.

Tariff Hike Looms as Monthly Power Subsidy Hits $113.13m

The Federal Government's electricity subsidy surged to N181.63 billion in September, raising the possibility of a tariff hike as generation costs continue to rise.  

Nigerian Electricity Workers Threaten Nationwide Blackout Over Union Leader’s Arrest

NUEE warns of a power sector shutdown if labor leader Joe Ajaero is arrested on controversial charges.

Nigeria Wastes Enough Gas to Power 3 Million Homes

Nigeria wastes enough gas annually to power three million homes, a glaring inefficiency in a country with ongoing energy challenges.

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From Ifangni to Ilasamaja: How a 10-year-old “tiling apprentice” ended up mixing cement instead of going to school

A 10-year-old from Benin Republic works and sleeps on a Lagos construction site, showing how poverty, migration and informal apprenticeship push children out of school.

Why nutritionists say Nigerians should stop boiling eggs and rice in the same pot

Nigerian dietitians warn that boiling unwashed eggs with rice in one pot can transfer Salmonella and E. coli from the shells to the grains, risking foodborne illness.

“He suffered because he was poor”: Lawyers say police broke the law by detaining Oyo student over N8,000

New details show the N8,000 debt Oyo police said was irrelevant appears on Al-Amin Mohammed's charge sheet, as lawyers say detaining a debtor is illegal.

Plateau women block Jos-Mangu highway after gunmen kill three vigilantes, including youth leader, on night patrol

Women and youths in Kassa community, Barkin Ladi, blocked the Jos-Mangu highway for hours on Friday after gunmen killed three vigilantes, including the youth leader.