In a bold address just weeks after Meghan Markle’s high-profile visit, Nigeria’s First Lady issued a stern warning to the nation’s women: Don’t lose yourself trying to emulate American celebrities.

Aisha Adamu Augie, director-general of the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC), says her mission is to ...

While some husbands may insist, neither Islam, Christianity, nor traditional Nigerian culture makes it compulsory. How do you let go of a powerful name like Otedola, a name that commands respect and ...

From politics to sports, boardrooms to entertainment, Nigerian women shattered barriers and shaped national conversations across key sectors in 2025.Despite lingering gender gaps, they notched ...

WNBA star Nneka Ogwumike, 33, wears many hats: Seattle Storm forward and Women’s National Basketball Players Association president to name a few. But whether she’s dropping 26 points in a game or ...

As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence Day, one of its daughters, Kikelomo Solomon-Ayeni, CEO of Red19 Global, is being celebrated for making history in the art world. On September 20th, she launched ...

The beauty and culture of Nigeria will be showcased in Pittsburgh this weekend in a collaborative effort between three friends who want to share their heritage and creativity. The Naija Experience, a ...

Culture has long stood as one of Nigeria’s most enduring assets, the glue that binds communities, shapes identity and projects the nation’s creative influence onto the global stage. Yet, in recent ...

Iquo Ukoh is a Nigerian food blogger and expert with over 30 years of experience. Her passion for West African cuisine is rooted in her rich heritage and her desire to share it with the rest of the ...

What did life look like before independence? For many young Nigerians today, it’s hard to imagine. The closest some might think of is slavery, but by the 1950s, that era was long gone. Instead, ...

PARIS (AP) — The Nigeria women's basketball team wasn't allowed to board the delegation's boat for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, said a person familiar with the situation. The person ...

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu on Monday hosted and splashed gifts on the triumphant national women’s soccer team who overcame poor preparations and missing payments to win ...