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Hausa artisans shaping clay pots, Nigeria (circa 1967-1969)

Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc reported a revenue of N430.21 billion for the first half of 2025, reflecting a 45.53% rise from the N295.62 billion recorded in the same period of 2024.According to financial reports on the Nigerian Exchange Group's platforms, second-quarter revenue…

Major Chukwua Nzeogwu and Timothy Onwuategwu describe how they murdered Sardauna Ahmadu Bello during Nigeria's first coup on January 15, 1966.

Meet Abdulqadir Aliyu Azare from Bauchi State. He graduated with first-class honors in Political Science from Al-Qalam University, Katsina. Showcasing his dedication and academic excellence, he's ready to contribute meaningfully to society with his knowledge and skills.

Two-story factory building covered in corrugated metal sheets; bags of goods piled in rows; in the foreground, a large iron scale. This could be Kano, circa 1930s

The Zazzau Emirate in Zaria, Kaduna State, is one of the oldest Hausa kingdoms. Its historic palace, a symbol of royal heritage and Islamic tradition, remains a center of cultural pride and traditional governance.

Hides and skin market in Kano, Northern Nigeria, circa 1959.

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A white woman and man fluently speaking the Igala language. Igala is the predominant ethnic group in Kogi State.

Founding Vision: Sir Ahmadu Bello at the Birth of ABU, Zaria – October 4, 1962 On October 4, 1962, Sir Ahmadu Bello—the Premier of Northern Nigeria and Sardauna of Sokoto—delivered the inaugural address at the official opening of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) in Zaria. It was a…

DO YOU KNOW? Before Politics, Atiku Abubakar Served as a Senior Customs Officer Long before his name echoed through the halls of Nigerian politics, Atiku Abubakar was known as a top-ranking officer in the Nigeria Customs Service. He joined the agency in 1969, shortly after…

Sarah Ayashim, from Zangon Kataf, Kaduna State, graduated with First Class Honours (4.61 GPA) in Nursing Science from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, as the Best Graduating Nursing Student of 2023/2024. Raised by a single mother, she overcame a failed JAMB attempt for…

Aliko Dangote retires from Dangote Cement, enabling him to dedicate his energy to philanthropy, oil and gas, and new ventures, all aimed at boosting Nigeria's economy and uplifting ordinary citizens.Congratulations, Alhaji! Congratulations, Nigeria!

A picture of a teacher from Barewa College, Zaria, with his white supervisors in 1963.

Sule Nelson Igoche graduated with a First-Class degree in Soil Science from Federal University Wukari (2023/2024), overcoming financial and administrative challenges. He balanced part-time work with studies, developed tech skills, and taught computer literacy to students and…

Peter Obi, visited former Governor of Kaduna, Malam Nasir Elrufai, in Abuja today.

Meet Professor Mohammed Bukar, MBBS, CERTS. (GCC, MFTS, D&ICT, CLIN. EPID, SYST. REV. & META, EPID.PAND & OUTBREAKS, GCP, IOTA, FETAL DOPPLER) MNIM, PGDS(OBGY) MHPM, FWACS, FMCOG, FICS, FIMC, FIMS, FCP, CMC, CMS. Meanings: MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery…

Despite Senate Approval, Ningi Rejects Tinubu’s $21bn Foreign Loan Plan Over Transparency Concerns