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Special Report
Nigeria, a leading African oil producer with vast crude oil reserves, also harbours a clandestine world. Illicitly obtained crude oil fuels criminal organisations—sophisticated syndicates orchestrate operations from the shadows.
Millions of barrels disappear yearly—stolen, smuggled, and traded illegally.
Emotions ran high in Sokoto as journalists, dignitaries, associates and family members gathered to honour the late media icon, Sirajo Dalhatu Sifawa, at a solemn memorial programme organised by the Sokoto Professional Network (SPN).
In July 2025, the African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re), in collaboration with the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), some insurance companies, and development agencies, launched a pilot initiative for Index-Based Livestock Insurance (IBLI) and Livestock Risk Management in Nigeria.
donkey dealers at the Wamakko weekly market
This legacy, beginning in the 1940s with Missionary Societies giving women a voice, has become a cornerstone for connection and influence
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), describes losses and damages in agrifood systems as a major economic burden.
Women fill polling stations with hope in their eyes, casting record votes—yet Sokoto has never tasted a woman’s victory. Hon.Ubaida’s persistent efforts exemplify resilience in a space where women’s political representation is rare.
Rakiya A. Muhammad
The Independent National Electoral Commission in Sokoto has held a roadshow rally to spark public interest and boost awareness about the ongoing voter registration exercise across the state.
Amid a persistent decline in Earth’s biological diversity—marked by species extinctions and habitat degradation—the Dataphyte Foundation gathered its Biodiversity Reporting fellows for an intensive capacity-building programme. The aim: to empower journalists to craft compelling stories that inspire action and influence policy.