Eco-soap is a hit in Nigeria and beyond

Abiola Ogunrinde produces soap from natural local products such as shea butter and aloe vera. The soap is not just popular in Nigeria, but internationally, and has given work to over 300 people.

Plans are in the works to reduce the tax rate on tampons and pads in 2020. But critics say it's tax policy that needs an overhaul.

Menstrual products have long been taxed at a higher rate in Germany than many other everyday necessities — a form of discrimination, say activists. Even goldfish and cut flowers benefit from a lower VAT.

Smugglers have resumed their illegal trade through airports since the closure of Nigeria's land borders in August. Comptroller of Customs, Lagos airport command, Wale Adeniyi disclosed this after making some seizures.

Legislator accuses Nigerian Army of illegal sale, disposal of seized oil products

Nigeria's border closure is having an unusual impact on the prices of poultry products, which continues to soar, Compared to other foodstuffs. TVC News findings reveal that in spite of the government's efforts to boost indigenous production, locally produced poultry products are still more expensive.

Digital experts in Lagos are advocating the adoption of consumer-centric innovation beyond the creation of apps. At the Art of Technology in Lagos, Managing Director of Rack Centre, Ayotunde Coker spoke to CNBC Africa’s Christy Cole for more.

As cases of coronavirus continue to mount around the world. Apple is updating its guidelines for how you can keep your iPhone, iPad and Mac computer clean.

Here is why you should pick up a copy of The Guardian on Saturday. Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on the newsstands on Saturday.

We look at how the press is covering Earth Day's 50th anniversary. Also, Britain will begin its first human vaccine trials tomorrow and Australian soap opera "Neighbours" is the first show to resume filming, albeit with strict social distancing measures!

In the early to mid-2000s, as UK Garage* began to morph into different genres like Dubstep and UK Funky, Birmingham native Mike Skinner established The Streets in the British charts thanks to his savvy production and astute depictions of the lives of young Brits. "Let's Push Things Forward" or "Fit But You Know It" became mini-anthems in themselves while other tracks like "Dry Your Eyes" pulled on many a heart string.

The new tariffs apply to European products including wine and aircraft manufacturing parts. The move comes as part of an ongoing dispute between the US and EU over civil aviation subsidies.