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Kwara kidnap victims beg for rescue in new video, say they’ve been held since February

A new video shows Kwara State kidnap victims, gaunt and exhausted, pleading directly to state governments for rescue more than two months after their abduction.

Catholic diocese says 24 killed in Easter Sunday attack on Kebbi village, contradicts police count

The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora says 24 people were killed in an Easter Sunday attack on a Kebbi village, six times the number police initially confirmed.

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U.S. Lawmaker Condemns Kebbi School Abductions

A U.S. lawmaker’s reaction to the Kebbi school abductions sparks debate as Nigerian officials correct details and push for stronger security measures

How Bandits Seized 25 Schoolgirls in Kebbi and Killed Vice Principal

Bandits storm a Kebbi girls school, kill a school official and abduct twenty five students, prompting urgent reactions from leaders.

Dangote Eyes 1.4 Million Barrel Refinery Expansion Despite Government Delay

Dangote Group maintains refinery expansion plans, aiming for 1.4 million barrels per day despite government postponing fuel import duty.

Pope Warns Against Rising Attacks on Christians in Nigeria

Pope Leo warns of rising attacks on Christians as Nicki Minaj joins a UN event focused on Nigeria and growing global concern.

Nigeria’s Inflation Drop Fails to Ease Household Pressures – CPPE

Nigeria’s inflation slowdown offers minimal household relief as structural inflation pressures persist, according to CPPE, which warns deeper reforms are urgently required.

Gunmen Abduct 25 Students in Overnight Attack on Kebbi School

Gunmen abducted 25 schoolgirls from a Kebbi secondary school, killing a vice principal and triggering a major security operation across the area.

Dangote Cement Opens N100bn Note Sale to Investors

Dangote Cement opens N100bn commercial papers across two series, offering high yields as it strengthens liquidity and expands its short-term funding strategy.

Nigeria Opens Portal for N50m Innovation Grant

Nigeria launches a N50m student innovation grant aimed at supporting campus innovators with funding for prototypes, research projects and early-stage ideas.

Banks Shift Idle Cash to CBN’s SDF Window

Banks increasingly place funds at the CBN’s SDF window as tightening conditions curb lending appetite and push treasury teams toward safer overnight placements.

7 Digital Marketing Opportunities Nigerians Can Tap Into in 2025

Explore seven powerful digital marketing opportunities in Nigeria that will help businesses grow faster, reach wider audiences, and stay competitive in 2025.

Wike-Backed PDP Bloc Calls Emergency BoT, NEC Meetings

A Wike-backed PDP faction has summoned emergency BoT and NEC meetings after sweeping expulsions at the party’s national convention

Manufacturers Shun Bank Loans Over High Interest Rates

Nigerian manufacturers cut bank loans 20.3% and finance costs 52.8%, citing high interest rates and shifting to equity.

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Kwara kidnap victims beg for rescue in new video, say they’ve been held since February

A new video shows Kwara State kidnap victims, gaunt and exhausted, pleading directly to state governments for rescue more than two months after their abduction.

Catholic diocese says 24 killed in Easter Sunday attack on Kebbi village, contradicts police count

The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora says 24 people were killed in an Easter Sunday attack on a Kebbi village, six times the number police initially confirmed.

Nigeria’s rent crisis: Families flee cities as landlords double, triple prices with no warning

Across Nigeria's major cities, families are being priced out of their homes by rent hikes that sometimes double overnight, with little legal protection.

Nigeria’s 63 percent poverty rate defies inflation easing

Nigeria's poverty rate climbed to 63 percent in 2025 even as inflation declined sharply, the World Bank said in its April 2026 Nigeria Development Update.