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Insecurity Claims 3,193 Nigerians in Eight Months

KEY POINTS 3,083 people were reportedly killed and 3,193 abducted between January and August 2026. August alone recorded an estimated 138 deaths and 180 abductions, with Plateau and Benue heavily affected. InterSociety also estimated that about 19,800 churches have been attacked or destroyed since...

Family Raises Alarm Over EFCC Custody of Hospitalised Executive

KEY POINTS Immanuel's family alleges he is handcuffed to his LASUTH hospital bed despite doctors advising periodic movement. IMEDSI is demanding his restraints be removed and that he receive confidential medical, legal and family access. Immanuel, who pleaded not guilty to the EFCC's $1.5m...

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ISWAP Claims Deadly Attack on Adamawa Community That Killed Dozens

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Nigerian Tech Firm Launches Drones to Boost Fight Against Insurgency

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Court Stops MTN and Airtel from Blocking Airtime Loan Services

KEY POINTS MTN and Airtel have been restrained from suspending airtime lending services pending...

“6 in 10 Nigerian University Students Linked to Cybercrime — EFCC Raises Alarm

KEY POINTS EFCC reports that 60% of Nigerian university students may be involved in...

Raw exports mean we’re exporting jobs, RMRDC chief warns

RMRDC Director-General Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso says Nigeria must abandon raw material exports for value addition and innovation if the country wants a real industrial renaissance.

3MTT Impact Challenge Announces Winners Driving Real Solutions Across Nigeria

Nigeria's 3MTT programme has announced winners of its inaugural National Impact Challenge, spotlighting digital fellows solving real-world problems across all 36 states.

Guterres urges South Africa to end xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged South Africa to end xenophobic attacks and the intimidation of foreign nationals in KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape.

Dangote refinery is subsidizing Nigeria’s petrol and diesel, official says

A senior Dangote Group official says the refinery subsidizes Nigeria's petrol and diesel but sells jet fuel at full market price.

FG seeks 30-day fuel credit for airlines as Dangote profits soar

The Federal Government has asked fuel marketers to give Nigerian airlines a 30-day credit window as Aliko Dangote's refinery rakes in record jet fuel margins.

FG says 80 percent of women-owned businesses lack formal credit access

Women Affairs Minister Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim says more than 80 percent of Nigerian women-owned businesses operate without access to formal credit, holding back economic growth.

Sanwo-Olu Backs Deputy Hamzat for Lagos Governor in 2027

KEY POINTS Governor Sanwo-Olu has endorsed his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, for the 2027 Lagos...

Anthony Joshua Targets Comeback Fight After Tragic Accident

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Insecurity Claims 3,193 Nigerians in Eight Months

KEY POINTS 3,083 people were reportedly killed and 3,193 abducted between January and August...

Family Raises Alarm Over EFCC Custody of Hospitalised Executive

KEY POINTS Immanuel's family alleges he is handcuffed to his LASUTH hospital bed despite...

NAPPS Challenges WAEC Over 2026 Results

KEY POINTS JAMB has extended the admission window to allow candidates affected by 2026...

Niger Community Decries Dilapidated Health Centre

KEY POINTS A dilapidated primary healthcare centre in Suleja reportedly serves about 4,798 residents,...