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74 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Nigeria Urges Governors to Commute Death Sentences Amid Prison Crisis · Nigeria faces a death row crisis as officials urge governors to commute sentences to avoid indefinite detention.
• Redeemer’s Health Village completes first West African remote robotic surgery · Redeemer’s Health Village performed West Africa’s first cross-state tele-robotic cancer surgery in Nigeria.
• Nigeria to Arraign Three Wildlife Traffickers in Kano · Three traffickers caught with endangered animals in Kano face arraignment amid security concerns.
• Nigeria FCT Minister Wike to Speak at Idoma Hall of Fame · Nigeria's FCT Minister Nyesom Wike will deliver the keynote address at the inaugural Idoma Hall of Fame ceremony in Abuja.
• Nigeria Marks 60th Anniversary of UNESCO Teacher Status Recommendations · Nigeria commemorates 60 years of UNESCO/ILO teacher standards and mandates full teacher certification by 2027.
• Nigerian Borrowers Shift to Survival Loans Amid Economic Stress · A 2026 survey reveals Nigerians increasingly borrow for survival rather than business expansion.
• Nigeria Marks 66th Independence Anniversary Amid Calls for Governance Reform · Nigeria celebrates 66 years of independence while leaders urge reforms to address insecurity and economic stagnation.
• Nigeria Warns 24 States of High Flood Risk Amid Criticism of Preparedness · Nigeria warns 24 states of high flood risk while authorities face criticism for lack of mitigation planning.
• Nigeria Faces Trillions in Food Losses Due to Weak Cold Chains · Nigeria lost 30-40 million tonnes of food in 2025, costing N3.5-5 trillion, due to poor cold chain infrastructure.
• Nigeria Cash Transfer Program Faces Audit Scrutiny Over Transparency · A 2024 audit report questions the transparency and accountability of Nigeria's conditional cash transfer program.
• Nigeria's 2027 Election List Highlights Severe Gender Gap in Political Power · INEC's 2027 candidate list reveals women comprise only 9.65% of candidates in Nigeria's upcoming general elections.
• Nigeria Urges Stakeholders to Boost Routine Child Immunisation Against Diphtheria and Polio · Nigeria's health minister and religious leaders call for intensified routine immunisation to prevent deadly outbreaks.
• Unreliable Power Supply Threatens Nigeria's Industrial Survival and Economic Growth · Unreliable electricity supply in Nigeria disrupts production, deters investors, and hinders economic growth.
• Nigerian Workers Demand Fuel Price Stabilization Amid Economic Crisis · Nigerian public sector workers demand fuel price stabilization and wage awards as economic reforms worsen hardship.
• Nigerian Government Suspends King's College Lagos Concession For Two Weeks · Nigeria suspended King's College Lagos concession plan amid worker and parent protests.
• World Alzheimer's Day 2026 Urges Nigeria to Address Dementia Crisis · Experts call for early dementia recognition in Nigeria to reduce stigma and protect vulnerable elders.
• 37 Miners Die in Nigerian Custody; Officials Blame Disease Amid Calls for Inquiry · Thirty-seven miners died in a Nigerian detention center, prompting demands for an independent investigation into the cause of death.
• Iconic Nollywood founding actor Olu Jacobs dies at age 84 · Celebrated actor Olu Jacobs, a Nollywood founding figure, has died aged 84.
• Nigeria Urges Mass Diphtheria Vaccination After Deadly Outbreaks · Nigeria health authorities are urged to launch mass diphtheria vaccination following deadly outbreaks across multiple states.
• Nigeria Demands Accountability for Xenophobic Violence in South Africa · Nigeria's High Commissioner demands action against xenophobic attacks killing over 100 Nigerians in South Africa.
• Nigeria faces deadly widespread counterfeit goods public health crisis · Counterfeit products across Nigeria have caused deaths and threaten public health and business.
• Nigeria State Governments Build Unviable Airports Despite Warnings · Nigeria state governments are building unviable airports despite FAAN warnings and scarce resources.
• Nigeria's Local Elections Rigged by Governors; Reforms Urgent · Nigerian local government elections are routinely rigged by state governors, undermining democracy and requiring constitutional reform.
• Niger Delta Communities Protest Persistent Wellhead Fires and Toxic Pollution · Residents of Okrika and Ondo State protest ongoing wellhead fires and demand regulatory action on toxic pollution.
• Nigeria Moves to Decriminalize Suicide Amid Rising Mental Health Crisis · Nigeria approved amending laws to remove criminal penalties for suicide attempts as part of a broader mental health strategy.
• Nigeria Urges Flood Prevention After Nepal Disaster · Nigeria calls for heavy investment in flood prevention and planning reform following Nepal's deadly floods.
• Nigeria's EFCC Recovers Trillions Amid Judicial Delays · The EFCC secured over 10,000 convictions and recovered N1.233 trillion, though judicial delays hinder enforcement.
• Lead Poisoning Epidemics in Nigeria's Zamfara State Kill Hundreds · Unsafe artisanal gold mining in Nigeria's Zamfara State has caused recurring lead poisoning outbreaks killing hundreds, primarily children.
• Nigerian ruling party officials issue election threats ahead of 2027 vote · Nigerian APC officials threaten voters and local staff for 2027 election loyalty.
• Nigeria Regulators Must Enforce Safety Standards on Deadly Waterways · An op-ed calls for strict enforcement of safety standards to curb fatal boat accidents in Nigeria.