Federal Government plans to enroll 44 million Nigerians in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) by 2030 to reduce high out-of-pocket healthcare costs
Holcim has divested its Nigerian business, selling its 83.81% stake in Lafarge Africa PLC to Huaxin Cement for $1 billion, marking a strategic exit from Nigeria’s construction market.
Nigeria’s Bosun Tijani makes Time’s 100 most influential in AI 2025, spotlighting inclusive AI strategies, multilingual models, and Nigeria’s growing role in global tech.
Nigeria’s D’Tigress hit a historic 8th place in the FIBA Women’s World Rankings, the only African team in the top 10,
Nigeria exported 663m metric tonnes to ECOWAS in H1 2025, boosting its role in regional trade under AfCFTA.
D’Tigress defeats Mali 78–64 to win the 2025 Women’s AfroBasket, becoming the first African team to claim five consecutive titles
Nigeria’s D’Tigress beat Mozambique 60-55 to book a place in the 2025 Women’s AfroBasket quarterfinals extending their unbeaten run
Nigeria and the UK have launched the Standards Partnership Programme to boost exports, support SMEs and strengthen Nigeria’s quality infrastructure for global trade.
The ICRC warns that over 3.7 million people face hunger in northeast Nigeria as conflict disrupts farming, fishing and pastoral livelihoods.
Nigeria’s GDP grew by 3.13% in Q1 2025 after rebasing. Services sector drives growth as real estate overtakes oil.
