How Nollywood became the world's second-largest film industry by volume, producing over 2,500 films annually.
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Mobile money services are transforming the financial landscape in Nigeria, offering a lifeline to millions who were previously excluded from traditional banking systems. With the widespread adoption of mobile phones, these services provide easy access to payments, transfers, and other financial transactions, particularly in rural and underserved areas.
With over 800 kilometers of coastline along the Atlantic Ocean, Nigeria boasts some of West Africa's most beautiful beaches. While Lagos beaches like Tarkwa Bay and Elegushi are famous for their parties and proximity to the city, the real hidden gems lie further afield. Ibeno Beach in Akwa Ibom stretches for miles with golden sands, offering a tranquility that is hard to find in the metropolis.
Nigerian teaching hospitals are experiencing a renaissance in clinical research, fueled by increased funding and international partnerships in 2024 and 2025. The University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan and the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) have recently launched advanced molecular diagnostic labs. These facilities are enabling local scientists to conduct high-level genomic sequencing and infectious disease studies that were previously outsourced abroad.