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Poor power supply affecting small businesses in Nigeria

Some youths operating small business outfits in Nigeria's commercial capital of Lagos in the southwest say power supply remains a major challenge to their efforts to sustain their businesses.

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Brothers charged with Toyosi murder

TWO brothers have been charged with the murder of a 15-year-old schoolboy.

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Education scheme targets Nigeria's girls

A teacher training scheme in Nigeria is empowering women and girls living in rural parts of the country through education.

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Nigeria security adviser quits to challenge Jonathan

Nigeria’s national security adviser has resigned to run against President Goodluck Jonathan in the ruling party primaries next month, raising the stakes ahead of presidential elections due in January.

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Nigeria Commission Asks for Time Before Poll

Nigeria's independent electoral commission has asked for more time to prepare before the oil-rich nation's presidential election.

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Yams and mosquito nets on Nigeria's Sesame Street

Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch have some new friends. Meet Zobi, a yam-eating taxi driver, and Kami, a talkative five-year-old living with HIV.

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Nigerian president launches 2011 presidential bid

Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan formally declared his bid for the 2011 presidential poll on Saturday, three days after launching it on his Facebook page, ending months of doubts over his ambition.

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Microsoft targets Firefox and Chrome with new browser

Microsoft took the wraps off its latest browser Wednesday, hoping that the new Internet Explorer 9 would help it stem its loss of market share to Firefox, Chrome and Safari.

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