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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...
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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.
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A crash involving two container trucks shut Otedola Bridge, halting traffic and forcing officials to redirect motorists through alternative Lagos routes.
As Christmas approaches each year, international travel surges. Europe’s historic cities and warmer destinations across the Americas consistently rank among the most visited countries during Christmas due to culture, tradition and seasonal appeal.
US airstrikes ordered by Donald Trump hit parts of Sokoto and Kwara, triggering panic as officials dispute casualties and question intelligence accuracy.
Nigeria’s new upstream regulator says clear rules, collaboration, and technology will unlock investment and raise oil and gas output under the Petroleum Industry Act.
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka, is strengthening academic excellence by appointing Chimamanda Adichie and other global scholars as visiting professors.
Transport fares rose across Nigeria in October, led by sharp increases in motorcycle travel, as inflationary pressures continue to strain household budgets.