Fatima Yusuf, a beggar from Minna, Niger State, was desperate when her son, Hussaini, injured his lip and the wound refused to heal. Unable to afford medical care, she resorted to traditional remedies.

In Bauchi State’s mining communities, children as young as 10 abandon classrooms for mining sites. They toil alongside adults, extracting sand and breaking rocks under the scorching sun, hoping to scrape together enough for their families to survive. For these children, education is a distant dream distorted by the immediate demands of poverty. WikkiTimes’ Babaji Usman writes.

Niger Govt Promised Security But Illegal Mining Continues Unchecked After Miners Attacked M.I Wushishi Residents By Umoh Umoh On the morning of  September 2, 2024, there was an attack on residents of the over 500

For Muhammad Isah, a 32-year-old Crop Science graduate, unemployment led him into frog trading—a decision that transformed his life. Today, he earns over ₦150,000 monthly, supporting his family. Hadejia, Jigawa, is Nigeria’s frog trade hub, supplying local and global markets. Despite challenges like rising costs and environmental concerns, the business sustains thousands and generates significant government revenue, providing a lifeline for many displaced by conflict.