A Fungus Behind Amphibian Declines A deadly fungus blamed for the decline of hundreds of amphibian species worldwide may have originated in Brazil and spread through the international trade in …
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Research & Discovery
RESEARCH & DISCOVERY| Study Links Global Spread of Deadly Frog Fungus to Brazil’s Frog Meat Trade
TheDigger Intelligence Unit A Fungus Behind Amphibian Declines A deadly fungus blamed for the decline of hundreds of amphibian species worldwide may have originated in Brazil and spread through the …
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BIG DEAL | FG Launches Bold Overhaul of Textbook Ranking to Cut Costs, Raise Standards in Schools
New committee to cap approvals, enforce quality benchmarks, and protect parents from exploitative practices. Abuja: In a sweeping reform aimed at reshaping Nigeria’s education landscape, the Federal Government has inaugurated …
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When scientists launched bacteria‑infecting viruses to the International Space Station, they discovered that space changes the rules of infection. In microgravity, viruses still attacked their bacterial hosts, but both organisms …
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As the 2027 elections approach, the children of Nigeria’s top politicians are becoming more visible. This shift is sparking debates about continuity, privilege, and what it means for the country’s …
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The Federal Government of Nigeria has reportedly committed ₦14.5 billion (about £9 million / $11.5 million) to hire a U.S.-based lobbying firm tasked with advancing Nigeria’s interests among policymakers in …
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When forests disappear, mosquitoes don’t—they adapt, and increasingly, they bite us. In the rapidly disappearing Atlantic Forest, mosquitoes are adapting to a human-dominated landscape. Scientists found that many species now …
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Rebasing Masks Real Strain As Families Battle Food, Transport Costs Nigeria’s headline inflation rate was 15.15 percent in December 2025, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). While the …
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Rising debt, Swelling Youth Population Threaten to Derail Nigeria’s Growth Prospects Nigeria’s economic challenges stand in contrast to the World Bank’s optimism. The Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report predicts …
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Research & Discovery
RESEARCH & DISCOVERY| Just 10 Minutes of Exercise Can Activate Powerful Anti-Cancer Effect
A brief, intense workout may do more than boost fitness—it could help fight cancer. Researchers found that just 10 minutes of hard exercise releases molecules into the bloodstream that activate …
