1.19m Teachers Missing: Is Nigeria Failing a Generation of Schoolchildren?
LAGOS, Nigeria – Imagine a classroom where one teacher struggles to teach dozens of pupils at once. Some children cannot see the board clearly,…
Special Reports
BEYOND NATIONAL SERVICE: Is NYSC Becoming a Stepping Stone to Japa
ABUJA, Nigeria – For some Nigerian graduates, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is a bridge into employment; for others, it is a year…
Empty Plates, Stolen Futures: How Food Insecurity Threatens Nigeria’s Children
ABUJA, Nigeria – For mothers in Kpana village and Masaka, Nasarawa State, feeding their children increasingly means choosing what the family can afford rather…
Healthcare in Nigeria: When Poverty Limits Access to Treatment
LAGOS, Nigeria – Esther watched her mother’s health deteriorate over weeks as her family struggled to raise ₦5 million for a medical procedure, sold…
Lagos Spends ₦119.51bn on Health, but What Does It Mean for Patients?
LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State recorded ₦119.51 billion in actual health expenditure between January and June 2026, the highest amount among the 34 states…
The Silent Sugar Crisis: Millions May Have Diabetes Without Knowing It
ABUJA, Nigeria – Millions of Nigerians may be living with diabetes without knowing it, as limited access to screening, misconceptions about the disease and…
The Khaki Dilemma: When National Service Becomes a Journey Through Fear
ABUJA, Nigeria – For generations of Nigerian graduates, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has represented more than a year of compulsory service: it…
Billions Spent, Healthcare Missing: Inside Nigeria’s Primary Healthcare Crisis
LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria has channelled billions of naira into primary healthcare, yet many communities continue to face facilities without adequate medicines, equipment and…
Looks Real, Could Be Deadly: The Counterfeit Products Putting Nigerians at Risk
ABUJA, Nigeria – A toothpaste that smells different, a cream that leaves unexplained rashes or a drink with a suspicious seal can turn an…
When Children Speak: Will Nigeria Protect Them?
LAGOS, Nigeria- A child can find the courage to disclose abuse and still remain vulnerable if the adults around them fail to act. As…