Special Reports

WHEN PERIODS BECOME A SKIN BATTLE: Why Some Nigerian Women React to Sanitary Pads Sanitary pads arranged for menstrual hygiene as Nigerian women report itching and skin irritation from some products.

Sanitary pads arranged for menstrual hygiene as Nigerian women report itching and skin irritation from some products.

WHEN PERIODS BECOME A SKIN BATTLE: Why Some Nigerian Women React to Sanitary Pads

Hope Ajayi September 14, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – For millions of Nigerian women, sanitary pads are an everyday part of menstruation. But...

When Surviving Becomes a Crime: Can Nigeria’s Mental Health Reform Save Lives? FG Wants to End Jail Terms for Suicide Attempts

FG Wants to End Jail Terms for Suicide Attempts

When Surviving Becomes a Crime: Can Nigeria’s Mental Health Reform Save Lives?

Korede Abdullah September 7, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – One of the darkest moments in Jane Ayoola’s life did not end with death....

When Abuja Floods: Why Nigeria’s Capital Keeps Struggling with the Rains

Abuja floods

When Abuja Floods: Why Nigeria’s Capital Keeps Struggling with the Rains

Hope Ajayi September 5, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria- residents, motorists and business owners in parts of Nigeria’s capital, heavy rain can bring more...

The Children Nigeria Is Still Not Seeing: Inside the Cost of Autism, Stigma Autism care gaps exposed in Nigeria, experts warn

Autism care gaps exposed in Nigeria, experts warn

The Children Nigeria Is Still Not Seeing: Inside the Cost of Autism, Stigma

Oluwatobi Adu September 2, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – For some Nigerian families, autism begins with a child who does not speak when...

Meat Without Enough Supply: Why Nigeria’s Livestock Boom Isn’t Feeding the Nation 1000615833

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Meat Without Enough Supply: Why Nigeria’s Livestock Boom Isn’t Feeding the Nation

Korede Abdullah August 30, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria is home to one of Africa’s largest livestock populations, yet millions of families...

Kidney Disease in Nigeria: The Hidden Crisis Driving Families into Poverty Silent Killer: Nigeria's Kidney Disease Crisis Explained

Silent Killer: Nigeria's Kidney Disease Crisis Explained

Kidney Disease in Nigeria: The Hidden Crisis Driving Families into Poverty

Oluwatobi Adu August 29, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – swollen leg. Persistent fatigue. Frequent headaches dismissed as malaria. For many Nigerians, these seemingly...

When Flights Fail: The Consumer Rights Battle Facing Nigerian Air Passengers Passengers waiting at a domestic terminal in Nigeria amid flight delays and operational disruptions.

Passengers waiting at a domestic terminal in Nigeria amid flight delays and operational disruptions.

When Flights Fail: The Consumer Rights Battle Facing Nigerian Air Passengers

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius August 27, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Buying an airline ticket comes with a simple expectation: arrive at the airport, board...

She Sought Help Too Late: Why Delayed Cancer Diagnosis Is Still Costing Nigerians Their Lives Deborah Ajibade, a Nigerian cancer patient, whose delayed cancer diagnosis and inability to afford treatment highlight the urgent need for earlier detection and accessible cancer care in Nigeria.

Deborah Ajibade, a Nigerian cancer patient, whose delayed cancer diagnosis and inability to afford treatment highlight the urgent need for earlier detection and accessible cancer care in Nigeria.

She Sought Help Too Late: Why Delayed Cancer Diagnosis Is Still Costing Nigerians Their Lives

Oluwafunbi Bello August 26, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – When Deborah Ajibade first noticed a swelling on her cheek in her early twenties,...

The Trust Gap: Why Some Nigerian Parents Still Say No to Vaccines

Why Some Nigerian Parents Still Reject Vaccines Despite Improved Access

The Trust Gap: Why Some Nigerian Parents Still Say No to Vaccines

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius August 25, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – For decades, Nigeria’s biggest vaccination challenge was getting vaccines into communities. Today, another obstacle...

Harvest, But No Relief: Why Food Prices Are Still Hurting Nigerian Families

Harvest, But No Relief: Why Food Prices Are Still Hurting Nigerian Families

Harvest, But No Relief: Why Food Prices Are Still Hurting Nigerian Families

Hope Ajayi August 23, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – For many Nigerian families, the harvest season traditionally offers hope that food will become...