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Dangote Refinery Denies Fresh Petrol Price Hike

KEY POINTS Dangote Refinery denied reports of a fresh petrol and diesel price increase,...

INEC logs 3.4 million new voter registrations nationwide

Nigeria's electoral commission has logged 3,441,121 new registrations in the second phase of its continuous voter registration exercise as of April 3. Citizens aged 18 to 34 account for 68.43 percent of all new sign-ups.

Abuja–Kaduna Train Derails After Collision, Several Passengers Injured

KEY POINTS An Abuja–Kaduna train derailed near Asham after a collision, leaving several passengers...

Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Sees Slight Dip to 15.06% in February, Says NBS

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s inflation rate dipped slightly to 15.06% in February 2026 from...

Civil servants demand N154,000 minimum wage, 120% pay rise over hardship

Civil servants demand N154,000 minimum wage and 120% salary increase, citing rising inflation, high living costs and declining purchasing power nationwide.

Sokoto attack: Residents dispute mass exodus claims after Bargaja bandit raid

Residents of Bargaja deny fleeing en masse after bandit attack, saying security deployment helped restore calm and prevent wider displacement.

AfDB approves $5.52m grant to boost tax systems in Nigeria, West Africa

AfDB approves $5.52m grant to help Nigeria and West Africa modernise tax systems, boost revenue collection, and strengthen governance frameworks.

Boko Haram Launches Midnight Attack on Military Outpost in Maiduguri

KEY POINTS Suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked a military outpost in Ajilari near Maiduguri...

Nigerian Breweries, Guinness Raise Product Prices as Rising Costs Bite

KEY POINTS Nigerian Breweries Plc and Guinness Nigeria have announced price increases on selected...

Tinubu Holds Private Meeting With Sultan of Sokoto in Aso Rock

KEY POINTS President Bola Tinubu held a closed-door meeting with the Sultan of Sokoto,...

Security Forces Foil Attempted Plane Hijack Plot Near Akure Airport

KEY POINTS Four suspected bandits were arrested near Akure Airport after allegedly attempting to...

US Opens Trade Probe Into Nigeria, 59 Others Over Forced Labour Imports

The United States has opened a trade investigation into Nigeria and dozens of economies over alleged failure to block forced labour imports.

Kidnappings, Killings Rise in South-West as Farmers, Travellers Face Growing Threat

Rising kidnappings and attacks across Nigeria’s South-West are forcing farmers off their land and leaving travellers wary of highways.

Hard Economy Pushes Nigerian Parents to Reject Children’s Homework

More Nigerian parents say rising costs and long work hours leave little time to help children complete heavy school homework.

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Dangote Refinery Denies Fresh Petrol Price Hike

KEY POINTS Dangote Refinery denied reports of a fresh petrol and diesel price increase,...

INEC logs 3.4 million new voter registrations nationwide

Nigeria's electoral commission has logged 3,441,121 new registrations in the second phase of its continuous voter registration exercise as of April 3. Citizens aged 18 to 34 account for 68.43 percent of all new sign-ups.

Zamfara Assembly Suspends Two LGA Chairmen Over Alleged Financial Misconduct

KEY POINTS Zamfara Assembly suspended the chairmen of Kaura Namoda and Bukkuyum councils over...

Mark-led ADC Faction Meets Turaki-led PDP Bloc in Abuja Over Possible 2027 Alliance

KEY POINTS Mark-led ADC faction met Turaki-led PDP bloc in Abuja to explore possible...