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19 Feb
Nigeria expects to produce 23 million metric tonnes of maize this year, a 12% rise from last year, thanks to cheaper credit from the central bank, which has helped blunt the high costs of fertiliser and diesel, the maize growers association said.
17 Feb
Ayomide Sotubo and Hogan Niyi in this edition of The Nutmeg review the Super Eagle's performance at the last AFCON and also went to the street to ask Nigerians if the Super Eagles coach, José Peseiro should be allowed to go or continue his job.
14 Feb
'Japa' is a Yoruba word meaning 'to run away. ' That is what many Nigerian youths are doing in the search for greener pastures and better job opportunities. Chiamaka Ikeanyi, a young software engineer moved to Berlin to build her career and experience life abroad.
14 Feb
Love is in the air. As Valentine's Day approaches, we hit the streets of Lagos to get a feel of what's happening. Join us to hear what people have to say about their plans, sentiments, and experiences.
10 Feb
On this edition of the Nutmeg on GuardianTV, Ayomide Sotunbo went on the street to ask Nigerians their expectations on the AFCON 2023 final between the host country Côte d'Ivoire and four-time winner Nigeria.
8 Feb
Hosts Ivory Coast will face Nigeria for the first time in an AFCON final on Sunday. The Elephants booked their sport after beating the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0. The Super Eagles beat South Africa on penalties after their semi-final ended 1-1 after extra-time.
7 Feb
Ayomide Sotubo on this edition of The Nutmeg previews the Nigeria Vs South Africa match with Hogan Niyi and Olaniyi Adeoluwa.
7 Feb
Cases of kidnapping for ransom are steadily increasing in Nigeria, with criminal gangs targeting primary schools and universities. Authorities say female students are the main targets by so-called "bandits," as they are perceived to fetch higher ransoms
6 Feb
World Gold Council forecasts purchases of the commodity this year are unlikely to meet 2023 levels, where they hit an all-time high and also the second highest year in history of central banks buying gold. But is gold still a safe hedge against inflation in Nigeria?
2 Feb
In northern Nigeria, an association of volunteers is spearheading an initiative alleviating medicine debt in impoverished communities. Matasan Dabo works closely with local pharmacies and debtors.
1 Feb
Ayomide Shotubo and Hogan Niyi preview the Nigeria Vs Angola match at the ongoing AFCON 2023. The two countries will meet at the quarter-final of the on going tournament on Friday.
31 Jan
Ayomide Shotubo and Tochukwu Dike talk about fan violence and vandalism that followed after some teams exited the group stage shockingly at the ongoing AFCON 2023 tournament.

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