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The Federal Government has placed Lagos, the Federal Capital Territory, and several other states on Ebola alert as Nigeria strengthens surveillance against the possible importation of the virus. The alert follows fresh Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. Health authorities have stressed that Nigeria has no…

​ It is the kind of announcement that makes workers stop scrolling. Branch International, a well-known fintech company backed by Visa, has laid off employees in Nigeria and Kenya. For many people in Africa’s tech sector, the news feels familiar and unsettling. The industry has already seen several rounds of…

Each year, Nigerian universities and polytechnics produce hundreds of thousands of graduates. Professional bodies also issue various certifications. Nigeria has more credentialed people than ever before. However, getting global jobs or remote contracts remains difficult. Many of the opportunities go to candidates from other markets, despite the immense talent in…

A fresh meningitis outbreak has killed 33 children in Sokoto State. Health authorities have also recorded 256 suspected cases across several local government areas. The outbreak resurfaced about one month ago. Sokoto State Commissioner for Health, Dr Faruk Abubakar, confirmed the figures during an advocacy meeting with district heads. The…

It might sound like something from a soap opera, but it’s actually a real scientific phenomenon: twins having two different fathers. Known as heteropaternal superfecundation, this rare occurrence has been confirmed through DNA testing in courts and research studies across the world. Understanding how it happens sheds light on some…