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Forest routes are fueling kidnappings across South-West

Forests and porous borders across Oyo, Osun, Ogun and Ekiti are fueling a wave of South-West kidnappings, a Saturday PUNCH investigation has revealed.

Marafa Secures NDC Governorship Ticket in Zamfara

KEY POINTS Senator Kabiru Marafa has emerged as the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate in Zamfara State through a consensus process. Marafa pledged to tackle corruption, improve security, strengthen governance, and ensure prudent management of public funds. The NDC also unveiled candidates for...

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Dangote Price Slash Puts Fuel Marketers at Risk of N14bn Loss

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Nigeria’s Emerging Tech Startups: The New Era of Innovation

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Dangote Refinery Reduces Petrol Ex-Depot Price to ₦835 Per Litre

KEY POINTS Dangote Refinery has reduced the ex-depot price of petrol to ₦835 per...

Reps Order Remita to Refund N182 billion Over TSA Discrepancies

The House of Representatives has ordered Remita to refund N182.77bn to the Federal Government following a forensic audit uncovering discrepancies in the TSA.

Nigeria Needs More Actuaries to Strengthen Financial Sector

Nigeria faces a shortage of qualified actuaries. The FRC is addressing this gap by supporting educational initiatives to train 2,000 professionals.

Nigeria’s Inflation Surges to 24.23% as Food Prices Bite Harder

KEY POINTS Nigeria's inflation accelerates to 24.23% in March, with food prices rising 21.79%...

Nigerian Investors Lose Over N1.3 Trillion as Digital Trading Platform CBEX Collapses

KEY POINTS CBEX, a digital trading platform, collapsed after allegedly defrauding Nigerian investors of...

FAAC Allocates N1.6 trillion to FG, States, LGs

FAAC allocates N1.578 trillion to the Federal Government, States, and Local Government Councils, based on the revenue for March 2025.

Businessman Sentenced, Wristwatch Forfeited For Refusing Naira

Uzondu Chimaobi sentenced to four years in prison for refusing to accept Naira as payment, violating Nigerian law on legal tender.

Guinea Invites Nigerian Businesses to Invest in $20bn Projects

Guinea invites Nigerian businesses to invest in $20bn mega projects, focusing on mining and infrastructure, to strengthen bilateral ties and economic collaboration.

FG Forms Panel to Assess Economic Impact of US Tariffs

The Nigerian government establishes a subcommittee to evaluate the economic effects of US tariffs, particularly concerning oil prices and foreign investment.

Nigeria’s Crude Oil Production Drops to Record Low

KEY POINTS Nigeria's crude oil production dropped to 1.603 million barrels per day in...

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Forest routes are fueling kidnappings across South-West

Forests and porous borders across Oyo, Osun, Ogun and Ekiti are fueling a wave of South-West kidnappings, a Saturday PUNCH investigation has revealed.

Marafa Secures NDC Governorship Ticket in Zamfara

KEY POINTS Senator Kabiru Marafa has emerged as the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship...

Tinubu at Three Years: Nigeria on the Path to Recovery Despite Challenges

KEY POINTS President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is undergoing difficult but necessary reforms that...

Teachers, Pupils’ Abduction Sparks Protest in Oyo

KEY POINTS Teachers and civil society groups staged a peaceful protest in Ibadan Protesters...