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Nigeria’s Inflation Edges Up to 15.38% in March After Year of Decline

KEY POINTS Headline inflation rose to 15.38% in March 2026, its first increase in 12 months. Monthly inflation accelerated sharply, with both headline and core rates rising significantly. Food and core inflation declined year-on-year, but short-term price pressures remain evident. Nigeria’s headline inflation rate climbed...

Plateau Government Eases Curfew in Jos North as Security Situation Improves

KEY POINTS Plateau State reduced the Jos North curfew to 7:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m. following improved security conditions. The decision was made after consultations and reviews with security agencies. Residents were commended for cooperation and urged to remain vigilant while peace efforts continue. The...

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Court Bars NLC, TUC From Planned Abuja Protest Over FCT Strike Dispute

KEY POINTS National Industrial Court restrains NLC, TUC and union leaders from protesting or...

Caverton Q4 Revenue Slides Sharply as Losses Narrow Slightly

KEY POINTS Caverton’s fourth-quarter revenue fell to 3.74 billion naira from 13.11 billion naira...

Ogoni Group Demands Probe Into Alleged $300m Compensation Fund

KEY POINTS Ogoni group demands investigation into alleged diversion of a 300 million dollars...

Abuja Singer Nanyah Dies After Snake Bite as Search for Anti-Venom Proves Unsuccessful

KEY POINTS Abuja-based singer Ifunanya “Nanyah” Nwangene died after a snake bite and difficulty...

Nigerian Troops Kill Boko Haram Deputy Commander Abu Khalid, 10 Others in Borno Night Raid

KEY POINTS Nigerian troops killed Boko Haram deputy commander Abu Khalid and 10 other...

Fela Kuti Becomes First African Honoured with Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

KEY POINTS Fela Kuti becomes the first African to receive the Grammy Lifetime Achievement...

Nigeria to Host Africa’s First Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Plant

KEY POINTS Nigeria signs MOU with South Korea’s AEDC to establish Africa’s first EV...

Nigerians Go Underground as U.S. Immigration Raids Intensify

Nigerians in the U.S. retreat from work and public life as intensified immigration raids fuel fear, deaths in custody mount, and self-deportation becomes a growing consideration.

The £2 Million Question: What Really Happened at Harrods? How the Diezani Alison-Madueke trial became a masterclass in narrative inflation

KEY POINTS Headlines exaggerate Alison-Madueke’s alleged £2m Harrods spending and luxury perks; she didn’t...

Vitafoam Nigeria Posts Strong Start to 2026 on Demand

Vitafoam Nigeria began 2026 with higher revenue and profit, supported by domestic demand growth, lower finance costs and a stronger balance sheet despite weaker exports.

Linkage Assurance Revenue Rises 24 Percent on Performance

Linkage Assurance posted a 24 percent rise in insurance revenue in 2025, supported by underwriting growth, reinsurance optimisation and improved profitability across core operations.

Nigeria Approves Sharp Pension Increase for NSITF Retirees

Nigeria’s pension regulator has approved a sharp increase in NSITF pensions, lifting monthly payouts and clearing years of arrears for more than 2,000 retirees.

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Nigeria’s Inflation Edges Up to 15.38% in March After Year of Decline

KEY POINTS Headline inflation rose to 15.38% in March 2026, its first increase in...

Plateau Government Eases Curfew in Jos North as Security Situation Improves

KEY POINTS Plateau State reduced the Jos North curfew to 7:00 p.m. – 5:00...

Agboola Ajayi Declares 2027 Senate Bid

KEY POINTS Ajayi declares 2027 Senate bid, citing extensive political experience across all levels...

United Nigeria Airlines Grounds CRJ-900 Aircraft After Bird Strike at Abuja Airport

KEY POINTS A United Nigeria Airlines CRJ-900 aircraft was grounded after a bird strike...