Policymakers in many countries assume that birthrates have fallen because people want fewer children, but a global study says financial insecurity is driving those decisions.
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Flooding in Nigeria Flattens a Town, Killing at Least 151
Nigerian authorities said they had expected flooding as part of the rainy season but were surprised by the extent of the damage.
Oil Prices Are Falling. Here’s Where That Could Spell Trouble.
For countries that depend heavily on oil revenue, dropping prices are worrisome.
Can Nigeria Help Save the Pangolins Amid a Global Wildlife Crime Crisis?
The country has been known as a hub for the trade in illegal wildlife. But it has been stepping up enforcement as concerns grow about the depletion of certain species and the growing role of international crime groups in animal trafficking.
She Accused the Senate President of Harassment. The Backlash Was Swift.
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan said Nigeria’s third most powerful politician punished her for not heeding his advances, but that she won’t be stopped.
She Accused the Senate President of Harassment. The Backlash Was Swift.
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan said Nigeria’s third most powerful politician punished her for not heeding his advances, but that she won’t be stopped.
Emergency Food, TB Tests and H.I.V. Drugs: Vital Health Aid Remains Frozen Despite Court Ruling
The Trump administration appears to be flouting a judge’s order pausing the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D.
An Invisible Medical Shortage: Oxygen
Oxygen is vital to many medical procedures. But a safe, affordable supply is severely lacking around the world, according to a new report.
A $35 Billion Loan Project, Led by World Bank, Aims to Expand Electricity in Africa
Some $35 billion is aimed at building small solar sites in rural areas and other improvements. The World Bank chief called the project “foundational to everything.”
Nigeria Boat Capsizes, Killing at Least 27
Rescuers were searching for survivors after the vessel, taking passengers to a food market, capsized along the River Niger, officials said.