The presence of U.S. military personnel in Nigeria has sparked debate, especially after signals of renewed counter-terrorism efforts under former U.S. President Donald Trump. Many Nigerians expected direct military support agains...

For many Nigerians, shares remain distant, confusing, or seen as investments meant only for the wealthy, despite their role in long-term wealth creation. Yet data from the Securities and Exchange Commission Nigeria and financ...

The Inspector-General of Police occupies one of the most powerful positions in Nigeria’s security structure, overseeing nationwide policing and internal security.Yet beyond politics and public debate, questions remain about what ...

When a child leaves home and does not return…the silence that follows can break a family.For the Ibrahim family in Hadejia, Jigawa State, that silence has lasted months.What began as a disappearance has now turned into a nat...

 It was hailed as the "Mega-Alliance" that would reshape Nigeria’s political future. The African Democratic Congress, ADC, became the unlikely home for former rivals, bringing together the heavyweights of the opposition. But today, the cra...

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory voted in Saturday’s area council elections, but turnout was low across many polling units.When results were announced on Sunday by the Independent National Electoral Commission, the ruli...

In the first nights of Ramadan, mosques across Nigeria overflow with worshipers.Prayer rows stretch beyond the doors, and the atmosphere feels spiritually alive.But as the fasting days increase, something changes.The cro...

Across Nigeria, countless people quietly battle the pain and discomfort of pile a condition many find too embarrassing to discuss.But rather than seeking medical help, most choose to treat it themselves using herbs, ointments, or over-t...

As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, millions of Muslims are preparing for a period of spiritual reflection and fasting. However, for those living with stomach ulcers, the long hours of abstinence from food and water present a unique and pa...

Flames swept through Singer Market in Kano, destroying shops, goods, and years of investment, leaving many traders devastated. This marks the second fire at the market in 2026, deepening concerns over recurring incidents that con...

For many Nigerian pilgrims, the Hajj is a once-in-a-lifetime spiritual journey, supported by a complex system of planning, funding, logistics, and trust that has recently been unsettled by leadership crises at NAHCON. With th...

Diabetes is one of the fastest-growing health challenges in Nigeria. Millions live with the condition, many without even knowing it, while others struggle deily with the burden of managing it.But how much do Nigerians really know about ...

The scars of kidnap do not disappear the moment victims return home. For many, the real battle begins after the rescue the sleepless nights, the fear, the trauma, and the slow journey back to normal life.As incidents of abductions and v...

In northern Nigeria, insecurity is destroying once-bright hopes for education, business, and safe travel. School shutdowns, student abductions, attacks on farmers, and fleeing investors have turned fear into a major barrier to prog...

Trust remains the foundation of Nigeria’s democratic process, as voters expect their ballots to be protected and transparently counted in every election cycle. Ahead of the 2027 general elections, concerns have resurfaced fol...

In Nigeria, fever is a household name – from malaria to typhoid, it’s one of the most common reasons people visit clinics, miss work, or reach for self-medication.But there’s one kind of fever that hides in plain sight — Lassa fever....

 Insecurity continues to cast a long, troubling shadow across Nigeria.From kidnappings to armed banditry, insurgency to violent crimes,millions of citizens now live with the daily fearthat danger could strike at any moment....

Mass defections have become a defining feature of Nigerian politics, and the recent influx of governors, lawmakers, and political heavyweights into the ruling APC is testing the party’s internal cohesion. While the defections...

In 2005, Nigeria secured a landmark debt relief deal that erased billions in foreign debt and offered the promise of economic stability under President Olusegun Obasanjo. Nearly two decades later, that relief appears distant ...

Promises, Promises: Nigeria's election cycle is in full swing, and politicians are dusting off their playbooks, making grand promises to woo voters. But as the campaign rhetoric fades and the votes are cast, one question lingers: wh...

Rent crisis in Nigeria: Can tenants afford to breathe? From Kaduna to Kogi, Abuja, and beyond, rent prices are skyrocketing, leaving many Nigerians struggling to keep a roof over their heads. We're talking 150% increases and more!...

From volunteering as teachers to renovating dilapidated classrooms, young Nigerians are taking the initiative to drive positive change in their communities. In today's episode of Nigeria Daily, we're shining a spotlight on these uns...

Since Nigeria’s return to civilian rule in 1999, elections have become routine, but so have disputes over their outcomes, with more politicians increasingly turning to the courts. Election petition cases have risen sharply, f...

More than two decades into Nigeria’s Fourth Republic, democracy has endured but remains deeply questioned, as its promise of safety, prosperity, and stability is still contested. At the Daily Trust Annual Dialogue, speakers e...

Banking in Nigeria was once defined almost entirely by interest — how much borrowers paid, and how much savers earned.But since the return to democracy in 1999, that familiar system has been quietly challenged.Banks that promise p...