When the 68th Grammy Awards kicked off on February 1, 2026, at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena, Nigerian music fans were glued to their screens. Names like Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, Omah Lay, and Ayra Starr were among the nominees, and the excitement was palpable. Afrobeats has long transcended borders, and these nominations confirmed that Nigerian […] The post Nigeria at the Grammys 2026: Nominated, celebrated… But did we make history? appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

It was a heartbreaking Saturday when Ifunanya Nwangene, an Abuja-based singer, died from a snake bite. Nwangene, a soprano vocalist with the Amemuso Choir, died at the Federal Medical Centre in Abuja after efforts to save her life reportedly failed due to a lack of adequate venom. On Sunday afternoon, the Amemuso Choir released a […] The post EXPLAINER: How to Avoid and Treat Snake Bites appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The Lagos State Government will launch a 10-day measles-rubella vaccination campaign from January 27 to February 5, 2026.  The goal is to eliminate vaccine-preventable diseases while improving child health outcomes. Dr. Akinu Adola, coordinator of the Lagos State Immunization Program, said the program will target nearly 10.5 million children aged nine months to 14 years […] The post What To Know About Measles Rubella Vaccine appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Nigeria has been ranked among the top global contributors to growth in 2026, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projecting that the country will account for about 1.5 % of global real GDP growth this year, placing it sixth in the world among the economies driving global expansion. Read more about Business This may sound like […] This article What It Means That Nigeria Is a Top Global Contributor to Growth — and Why It Matters appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.

In Nigeria, many SMEs focus only on their existing customers, leaving growth opportunities untapped. Artificial Intelligence (AI) allows businesses to discover overlooked customer segments, predict trends, and create new revenue streams. The key is not to chase every AI trend but to use practical AI tools strategically to uncover opportunities that humans alone might miss. […] This article Using AI to Identify Untapped Customer Segments and New Revenue Streams appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.

It isn’t about luck for Nigerian SMEs to penetrate tough markets; it’s about understanding the dynamics of your customers, your product, and the environment. SMEs often fail not because the idea is bad, but because their approach doesn’t fit the realities of the market. The good news is that market entry can be done effectively […] This article How Nigerian SMEs Can Penetrate Tough Markets: Practical Strategies appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.

In Nigeria’s challenging economic landscape, growing revenue without proportionally increasing costs is the dream for most business owners. With inflation, rising utility costs, and fluctuating consumer spending, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) cannot rely solely on raising prices or opening new branches. Instead, smart Nigerian businesses focus on operational efficiency, customer retention, and value optimisation […] This article How Nigerian Businesses Can Grow Revenue Without Expanding Costs appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.

  Nigeria has over 39 million small and medium businesses, representing 96% of all companies in the country. These Nigerian small businesses account for 50% of the nation’s GDP and 84% of all jobs. Yet 80% of them won’t survive past their fifth year. Read more about Business If you’re running a small business in […] This article 80% of Nigerian Small Businesses Fail Within 5 Years. Here’s What the Data Actually Shows appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.

The Kenya Actors Guild (KAG) has announced that it has officially appointed Olwal Dickens as its new and first Executive Director. Olwal Dickens is no stranger to the complexities of the Kenyan arts scene. His track record is defined by high-level leadership at the Kenya International Theatre Festival Trust, where he was instrumental in curating […] The post Olwal Dickens appointed as first Kenya Actors Guild Executive Director appeared first on HapaKenya.

Top movie producers Kunle Afolayan and Funke Akindele have disagreed over promotional and marketing strategies used for cinema movies in Nigeria. Recall that Kunle Afolayan, a popular director and filmmaker, had commented on profit-making strategies and the N2 billion cinema gross, criticizing current marketing strategies embarked upon by Nigerian film producers. Afolayan, while addressing a […] The post Cinema Clash: Kunle Afolayan, Funke Akindele Spar Over Movies Marketing Tactics appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The civic oversight group said its investigation found the commission performing responsibly under its statutory mandate, with personnel costs properly accounted for and robust accountability mechanisms in place. The post Parliamentary group defends NEDC, dismisses N246.77bn salary claim appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A recent TikTok post by Sir Prez showing Nigeria’s Banana Leaf Hair Factory sparked widespread curiosity and excitement. Beyond the surprise factor, the development points to something much bigger: the growing importance of local production in Nigeria’s industrial and economic future. Read more about Business This single innovation offers a powerful lens into what local […] This article What Local Production Really Means: Lessons from Nigeria’s Banana Leaf Hair Factory appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.

Recently, a post on X by @SnagInspecto shared their work conducting structural integrity tests on buildings in Palm City Estate, Ajah. While the estate itself is just one location, the post highlights a critical issue across Nigeria: many buildings are constructed or occupied without proper safety verification. Structural integrity tests are essential for protecting lives, […] This article Structural Integrity Tests: Why Every Nigerian Should Prioritise Building Safety appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.

  The 2026 CivicHive CivicTech Fellowship Program is currently accepting applications. This incubation program is designed to nurture emerging civic technology concepts and solutions throughout West Africa. The fellowship accepts proposals at various developmental stages and scopes, ranging from community-level and hyperlocal projects to broader regional platforms. It embraces multiple technological approaches, including radio, SMS, […] This article CivicHive CivicTech Fellowship Program 2026 for Early-Stage Innovators (Monthly Stipends) appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.

In today’s fast-paced world, busy professionals, students, and health-conscious individuals struggle to balance convenience and nutrition. Many rely on fast food or packaged snacks, which are often unhealthy, low in nutrients, and uninspiring. This gap creates a lucrative business opportunity for Nigerians interested in healthy living, wellness coaching, and entrepreneurship: curated meal prep and healthy […] This article Curated Meal Prep & Healthy Snacks: A Lucrative Business Opportunity for Everyday Nigerians appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.

Millions of Nigerians have practical skills they undervalue: bookkeeping, writing, photography, baking, hairdressing, social media management, tutoring, and tech support. These skills are often treated as casual side hustles rather than structured income sources. Skills-as-a-service changes that mindset by turning knowledge into a sellable, repeatable business. Read more about Business Why It’s Overlooked Most people […] This article Skills-as-a-Service: Monetising What You Already Know appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.

Every day, businesses and individuals across Nigeria face a common challenge: getting goods delivered reliably and quickly. Whether it’s restaurants sending food to customers, pharmacies delivering medication, online sellers shipping products, or offices needing documents moved, the last-mile delivery challenge persists. Large logistics companies often focus on high-volume or long-distance deliveries, leaving local neighbourhoods underserved. […] This article Local Logistics and Last-Mile Delivery: Filling the Service Gap appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.

areAcross Nigerian cities, towns, and even semi-urban communities, waste is a constant reality. From markets spilling over with plastics and food leftovers to blocked drainage and uncollected refuse in residential areas, the problem is undeniable. Yet, many Nigerians see waste only as a nuisance, not as an opportunity. This neglect hides one of the most […] This article Waste Collection and Recycling: The Overlooked Business Hiding in Plain Sight appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.

The minister explained that criminals often live and operate within communities. The post Why insecurity persists although things are getting better – Defence Minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Live streaming isn’t just a hobby anymore, it’s the new digital spotlight where fame, culture, technology, and money collide. In 2026, Nigerian creators are not just watching global live streaming trends, they are setting them. Twitch and Kick, once platforms mostly known for gaming, have become the places where entertainers, comedians, influencers, and celebrities write […] The post Phyna, Carter Efe, Peller & others: What Nigeria’s Twitch & Kick stars don’t want you to know appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

On January 29, 2026, Nollywood actress and filmmaker Mercy Aigbe Adeoti found herself at the centre of a lively public conversation after a brief on-stage kiss with her co-star Vine Olugu during the premiere of their new film Everything Is New Again. The moment which was captured on video and quickly shared across social media, […] The post Was the kiss necessary? Moment Mercy Aigbe shared a kiss with co-star, Vine Olugu on-stage appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

For many Nigerians, the marriage of celebrated Nollywood actor Femi Adebayo and his wife Omotayo Sanusi, popularly known as Iyan Aladuke, was one of the industry’s admired relationships. They wed on October 9, 2016, and for years shared moments of family joy and mutual support on social media. Femi, an award-winning actor and filmmaker, and […] The post Betrayal, blame & shattered trust: Inside the dispute linking Femi Adebayo’s wife & actress Olatoun appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

There are moments in music when the air feels almost electric, charged with expectation, when the world pauses long enough to listen closely to a rhythm that belongs to no single country but to an entire continent. Afrobeats has reached such a threshold. It is a genre that began in Lagos, grew through Accra, vibrated […] The post Who Has the Hidden Advantage in the 2026 Afrobeats Grammy Showdown? appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Power rarely announces itself with noise, most times it moves quietly through rooms where nobody is supposed to be watching, passing through conversations that sound ordinary until they are replayed later with dread. When Nigeria’s security agencies finally confirmed that a coup plot against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had been foiled, the revelation landed not […] The post What Investigators Found Before Actor Stanley Amandi Was Arrested in the Tinubu Coup Case appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

In a room filled with laughter and the clinking of champagne glasses, a single sentence landed like a cold splash of water. Everyone stopped for a heartbeat, not because it was dramatic, but because it was honest, piercing, and almost impossible to ignore. Kunle Afolayan, one of Nigeria’s most celebrated filmmakers, leaned in during a […] The post How Kunle Afolayan’s cinema profit remark complicates Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham’s billion-naira box-office wins appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

In a world that seems to move faster than any individual can keep pace with, education has begun to reshape itself. Classrooms are no longer bound by walls, lecture halls no longer tethered to campus buildings, and degrees once considered attainable only through daily attendance are now within reach for anyone with a laptop and […] The post BSC from home: List of approved Nigerian Federal Universities offering online degrees appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

There are funerals that close stories and there are funerals that tear them open. On a humid Lagos afternoon at Atan Cemetery, a burial meant to lower a gospel singer into the earth instead lifted years of buried questions into public view. Mourners came prepared for hymns and tears, not for a moment that would […] The post The Son-Father Moment that disrupted Omije Ojumi’s Funeral – What Led to It? appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Leadership at the highest level is never just public speeches, official engagements, or ceremonial appearances. For President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the corridors of power carry invisible currents, and the rhythm of governance is shaped as much by unseen vigilance as by policy decisions. Ordinary days can hold extraordinary risk, and those who operate in the […] The post January 2026 Update: How Close President Tinubu really came to danger appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

In a recent interview that has since circulated widely online, veteran Nigerian actor Pa Tunbosun Odunsi reflected on episodes from his long career and personal life, including a public encounter with Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti and experiences he described as encounters with reincarnated individuals. The interview, shared by a digital media platform, presented these […] The post What Actor Pa Tunbosun Odunsi recently said about his onstage encounter with Fela Kuti and ghosts in Surulere appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Lagos mornings rarely pass without whispers of power, success, and tension but sometimes the quietest streets conceal the loudest storms. In one upscale neighborhood, a dispute quietly simmered, its ripples reaching social media timelines and national news platforms by January 2026. It involved Femi Adebayo, a Nollywood heavyweight whose name evokes cinematic excellence and cultural […] The post Dissecting the Lagos Property Feud Between Iyan Aladuke and estranged hubby Femi Adebayo appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

It lasted only seconds, barely long enough to interrupt the choreography of state power, yet it lingered far beyond the ceremony itself. Cameras were already rolling, flags were already raised, and history was already being recorded when the moment happened. A stumble in a foreign capital, witnessed by another head of state, captured in clean […] The post What the video of President Bola Tinubu’s fall in Turkey reveals about his health appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

For years she has appeared on screen as a burst of laughter, a familiar presence whose size never limited her impact, whose voice carried warmth into living rooms across Nigeria. Now the images circulating are quieter and harder to process. A hospital bed, Oxygen support, Voices asking for help. The story of Aunty Ajara has […] The post Verified facts behind Actress Aunty Ajara’s sudden health crisis appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Diezani Alison-Madueke, the former Nigerian petroleum minister, was seen departing the Southwark Crown Court in London on Thursday, the 29th of January after her bribery trial. Recall that Alison-Madueke, who served as petroleum resource minister from 2010 to 2015, is currently facing five counts, such as bribery and conspiracy to commit bribery, among others. According […] The post A Life of Luxury or Corruption? What To Know About Diezani Alison-Madueke’s trial appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The remarks mark one of the most forceful public threats by a serving federal minister against a state authority in recent times. The post Wike dares Rivers govt over political rally venue appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The airport authority says the introduction of electric vehicles at Abuja airport is part of wider efforts to cut emissions and improve energy efficiency in ground operations. The post FAAN launches electric transit services at Abuja airport appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The January 2025 transfer window is entering its final days, with several Nigerian footballers already securing new clubs while others remain the subject of negotiations, interest and uncertainty following their outings at the Africa Cup of Nations. With the winter window traditionally offering limited opportunities, clubs and players are weighing short-term needs against long-term plans […] The post TRANSFER WATCH: Nigerian players chase last-minute deals as January window edges towards closure appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.