Poverty keeps countless Nigerian children out of school
One in three children in Nigeria don't go to school. Many work to help support their families. The country has become the global epicenter of children out of school. As the school…
Leaves: What it means across cultures and religions
When leaves are separated from the apparent trees, they are often used for several purposes, from food to medicine to art and a wide range of other things. Leaves continue to be…
From jollof rice to suya – Best Nigerian snacks
Nigerian cuisine is a journey of bold flavors and rich traditions. And all is better than fish and chips, or even donuts. Let's meet Bibi Raii as she tastes Nigeria’s most tantalizing…
Can Nigerian crocodiles solve problems?
Crocodiles aren't just predators – they're problem-solvers, some Nigerians will tell you. In the Zuru emirate of Kebbi state, the reptiles are revered and believed to be capable of granting wishes and…
Nigerian president calls for ‘bloodshed’ to end
Amid Nigeria's worst economic crisis in decades, thousands have been demonstrating against corruption and the soaring inflation. Human rights groups say at least 13 people have died in government crackdowns.…
Nigerian creates smart cane for visually impaired people
A young Nigerian has developed a smart cane using locally sourced materials. The smart cane allows visually impaired people to move around their environment easily and also to travel far distances without…
Nigerian artist seeks world record with largest hand-drawn artwork
Nigerian artist Fola David is seeking the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the world's largest drawing by an individual. His massive artwork, spanning an impressive 1,050 square metres, surpassed the previous record…
Scoring happiness: Displaced Nigerian children find joy in football therapy
In Nigeria, football is helping internally displaced children put trauma behind them. They also get to develop their skills in the sport.…
Libya deports 174 Nigerian irregular migrants in Tripoli
Libyan authorities, in cooperation with the United Nations International Organization for Migration (IOM), deported 174 irregular Nigerian migrants on Tuesday.…
African or Western culture: What do Nigerian teens prefer?
What do you prefer, African or Western culture? What would you say are the major differences between the two cultures? Here's what teens in Nigeria told our GirlZOffMute reporter, Angel Unigwe, about…
Nigerian singer-songwriter Yemi Alade: ‘My art is a reflection of who I am’
A musical trailblazer since 2015, Yemi has captivated audiences worldwide with her incredible talent. Her music is a mixture of Afropop, highlife, dancehall, pop and R'n'B. We had the pleasure of meeting…