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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.
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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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Tinubu’s Economic Reforms Under Fire as Labour Slams Scorecard

Labour unions say Tinubu’s economic reforms have worsened hardship, citing inflation, insecurity, and failed promises after two years in office.
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Nigeria 2025: Deepening Poverty and Economic Hardship

Budget short falls, inflation and a decline in manufacturing is what the economic experts foresee this year, 2025, which shall be deeper poverty for the average Nigerian
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Nigeria’s Economy Deemed ‘Dysfunctional,’ Failing to Meet the Needs of 220 Million Citizens

Nigeria’s economy is deemed dysfunctional, with experts warning that poor governance, inflation, and unemployment are preventing it from serving its 220 million citizens effectively.
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Nigerian Banks Hire More Staff, Double Wage Bills Amid Rising Inflation

Nigerian banks are doubling their wage bills and increasing staff in response to inflation, with First Bank’s personnel expenses rising 45% as operational costs soar.
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Inflation’s Grip on Nigeria’s Airline Industry: Navigating Turbulent Skies

Nigeria's airline industry is grappling with soaring inflation, fuel costs, and declining revenues. Find out the challenges and explore potential solutions for recovery.
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Moderating Inflation: How Harvest Season Eases Pressure Amid Fuel Price Hikes in Nigeria

Nigeria’s inflation rate eased to 32.15% in August 2024, thanks to the harvest season. However, fuel price hikes continue to pose a threat to stability.
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Nigeria Ranks 5th Among African Nations Hit Hardest by Cost of Living Crisis

Nigeria ranks fifth among African countries hardest hit by the cost of living crisis, with inflation, currency devaluation, and supply chain disruptions driving up the prices of essential goods and services.
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Nigerian Families Grapple with Triple Economic Crisis

In a season of triple shocks, Nigerian families are battling to contain an escalating...

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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.
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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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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.
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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.