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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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Kaduna Church Attack: 177 Worshippers Kidnapped, Families Traumatized

177 churchgoers, including children, were kidnapped in Kaduna. Families fled. Security agencies and rights groups demand urgent action.

DSS Tightens Grip On Malami In Terror Financing Case

DSS is seeking a court order to keep former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami in custody over alleged terror financing issues.

Nigeria Cuts Cooking Gas Imports As Local Plants Supply 87%

Nigeria produced 87 percent of its cooking gas in 2025 as local refineries cut imports and improved supply nationwide.

FG Plans To Borrow ₦900bn In January As Debt Pressure Grows

Nigeria’s government plans to raise ₦900bn from bonds in January 2026, doubling last year’s borrowing amid rising debt pressure.

Court Adjourns Trial of Anthony Joshua’s Driver to February 25

KEY POINTS The Sagamu Magistrate Court adjourned the trial of Adeniyi Kayode to allow...

Nigerian Monarch Obateru Akinruntan Targets 200 Obat Oil Stations as Fuel Market Reshapes

KEY POINTS Obat Oil plans to grow its retail network to 200 stations across...

FG Introduces Impact Challenge as 3MTT Expands

Nigeria’s government is introducing a new challenge to assess how digital skills training under 3MTT is translating into jobs, opportunities, and long-term economic impact

Chief Imam of Ilorin Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Sali Dies at 75

KEY POINTS Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Saliu, Chief Imam of Ilorin, has died at the...

Geregu Power Posts $29.5m Profit as Abdulaziz Yari Era Begins with Strong Results

KEY POINTS Geregu Power posted a pre tax profit of $29.53 million on revenue...

Paystack Expands into Banking as Shola Akinlade Targets Nigeria’s $32bn Small Business Funding Gap

KEY POINTS Paystack has acquired and rebranded a microfinance bank to expand into lending...

Katsina Plans To Free 70 Bandits, Sparks Outrage Across Nigeria

Katsina’s move to free 70 bandits sparks anger. Critics say it risks safety, justice, and encourages more criminal attacks.

FCTA Workers Shut Abuja Offices, Demand Meeting With Minister Wike

FCTA and FCDA staff strike shuts Abuja offices. Workers demand Minister Wike resolve unpaid promotions and welfare issues.

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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...