Nigeria

International Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience

December 7, 2024

Submarine telecommunication cables are vital for global connectivity, and carry approximately 99% of internet traffic, which supports essential services like commerce, healthcare, and education. However, they are susceptible to damage and each year, around 150-200 faults occur globally. Common causes ..

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Nigeria Awards Modi Highest Civilian Honour

November 19, 2024

Nigeria bestowed its highest civilian award upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which marked Modi’s first official visit to Nigeria. The ceremony took place at Aso Rock Villa in Abuja. President Bola Tinubu presented the award, the Grand Commander of the ..

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India and Nigeria Strengthen Maritime Security Ties

November 18, 2024

India and Nigeria recently agreed to enhance cooperation in maritime security, which occurred during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Nigeria. It marked the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 17 years. President Bola Tinubu invited Modi ..

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Dangote Refinery

May 23, 2023

Nigeria’s recent commissioning of the Dangote Refinery marks a significant milestone in the country’s pursuit of transforming itself into a net exporter of petroleum products. With a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, the Dangote Refinery holds the promise of ..

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What is Acute Kidney Injury?

March 6, 2023

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) or Acute Renal Failure (ARF) is the sudden failure of the kidney’s functioning that occurs within a few hours or a few days. It causes the accumulation of waste products in blood, making it hard of ..

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Bola Tinubu

March 4, 2023

Bola Tinubu recently became the president-elect of Nigeria, beating his rival, Atiku Abubakar. The country’s current president, Muhammadu Buhari, will step down after serving two terms. About Tinubu Tinubu is a Muslim from the southern Yoruba community. He is known ..

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Lassa fever in Nigeria

September 20, 2022

171 people have died because of Lassa fever in Nigeria despite the government’s measures to reduce the spread of the viral infection across the country. Key facts Nigeria currently has the total of 917 confirmed cases of Lassa fever, with ..

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Benin Bronze Collection

March 12, 2022

The Benin Bronzes are a collection of over 3,000 artworks and sculptures from the ancient Kingdom of Benin in present-day Nigeria and these sculptures date back to the 16th century. Overview: The Benin Bronze collection includes cast plaques that are ..

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