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“He suffered because he was poor”: Lawyers say police broke the law by detaining Oyo student over N8,000

New details show the N8,000 debt Oyo police said was irrelevant appears on Al-Amin Mohammed's charge sheet, as lawyers say detaining a debtor is illegal.

Plateau women block Jos-Mangu highway after gunmen kill three vigilantes, including youth leader, on night patrol

Women and youths in Kassa community, Barkin Ladi, blocked the Jos-Mangu highway for hours on Friday after gunmen killed three vigilantes, including the youth leader.

Nigeria’s Economy Grows by 4.07% in Late 2025

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s economy grew 4.07% in Q4 2025, higher than 3.76% in Q4...

Nigeria’s Inflation Battle Intensifies as MPC Meets

Nigeria's inflation battle intensifies as the MPC meets to decide on measures to curb rising prices. Key areas include interest rates, currency stability, and food security.

Civil Society Groups Back Nigerian Bank Recapitalization Plans

Nigerian civil society groups support the government's plan to strengthen banks through recapitalization. The move aims to boost the economy by creating healthier banks that attract investors. However, concerns linger about potential resistance efforts, highlighting the need for transparency and collaboration.

Nigeria Issues N8 Trillion in Treasury Bills to Boost Economy

In a bid to bolster the country's economy, Nigeria has issued a staggering N8...

Nigerian Officials Vow to Crack Down on Oil Theft in Niger Delta

Nigerian officials are working together to tackle oil theft and pipeline vandalism in the Niger Delta, hoping to boost oil production and strengthen the country's economy.

Naira Gains Put Spotlight on Petrodollar Inflow

In a striking turn of events, Nigeria's currency, the naira, has experienced a noteworthy...

Stronger Naira Fails to Alleviate Food Insecurity Woes

Despite the recent strengthening of Nigeria's currency, the Naira, against the US dollar, many...

Presidency Forecasts Enhanced Investor Confidence with Naira Performance

The Presidency in Nigeria has expressed optimism regarding the performance of the Naira, projecting...

Nigeria’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Hover Near Two-Month Low at $33.36 Billion

Nigeria's foreign exchange reserves are approaching a two-month low, standing at $33.36 billion, signaling...

Nigeria Defends Accepting Grains from Ukraine Amid Crisis

Nigeria has defended its decision to accept grains from Ukraine, a country that is...

CBN Clears $400 Million FX Backlog in One Week

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has cleared an additional $400 million of foreign...

Tinubu’s Government Under Fire from Makinde Over Hardship

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu is facing criticism from one of his main opponents, Governor...

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“He suffered because he was poor”: Lawyers say police broke the law by detaining Oyo student over N8,000

New details show the N8,000 debt Oyo police said was irrelevant appears on Al-Amin Mohammed's charge sheet, as lawyers say detaining a debtor is illegal.

Plateau women block Jos-Mangu highway after gunmen kill three vigilantes, including youth leader, on night patrol

Women and youths in Kassa community, Barkin Ladi, blocked the Jos-Mangu highway for hours on Friday after gunmen killed three vigilantes, including the youth leader.

How Aliko Dangote’s refinery turned Nigeria into a petrol exporter worth nearly N1 trillion in six months

Aliko Dangote's refinery has turned Nigeria from a heavy petrol importer into an exporter earning N998.5 billion in the first half of 2026, NBS data show.

Obi insists he left Anambra debt-free, says World Bank loans were federal support drawn after he left office

Peter Obi says he never borrowed money or issued bonds as Anambra governor, rejecting the state government's claim that his tenure left N127.4 billion in external debt.