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Most people don’t associate conservation with folktales or forest spirits. Yet, in many Nigerian communities, this is exactly how nature has been protected for generations. Through oral traditions, taboos, sacred …

Do you have an ancestor who’s a snake? Or have you ever been warned not to mock a monkey, or you’d bring bad luck to your family? Across communities in …

The richest female actors in Nigeria in 2026 include Genevieve Nnaji, Funke Akindele, and Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, women whose wealth now runs into billions of naira. These actresses earn far …

Have you ever been advised to boil ginger with honey to relieve a stubborn cough? Or chewed a scent leaf to ease a sore throat? In Nigeria, these practices aren’t …

When we think about pollination in Nigeria, bees usually get all the credit. But did you know that some of the country’s most important pollinators only come out at night? …

Nigeria is home to some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife. Yet many of these species are now critically endangered, slipping toward extinction in silence. With fewer than 400 elephants, fewer …

In many parts of Nigeria, forested land is disappearing at a troubling pace. In states such as Cross River, Ondo, and Taraba, large sections of woodland are being cleared for …

When people think of African deserts, Nigeria rarely comes to mind. Travellers usually picture the Sahara in Morocco or the dunes of Namibia. Yet northern Nigeria features real desert landscapes …

The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) nominations are officially out, and Afrobeats continues to cement its place on the global stage. The 2025 VMAs Best Afrobeats nominees include some …

For many, Nigeria conjures images of bustling cities, vibrant music, and oil wealth. Yet beyond the megacities lie surprises few outsiders know. This article tells the story of nine of …