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Private jet loses door after Abuja takeoff, lands safely as NSIB opens probe

A Triton Aviation business jet lost its door after taking off from Abuja and landed safely with nine people aboard, and NSIB is investigating.

Troops destroy Lakurawa camps in Sokoto forest, kill several fighters

Nigerian troops overran a Lakurawa enclave in Sokoto’s Waria Forest, killing several fighters, destroying camps and recovering weapons and five motorcycles, the military said.

High Food Prices Strain Nigerians’ Incomes

High food prices in Nigeria are placing significant strain on household incomes, exacerbating economic challenges across the country.

Nigeria’s Central Bank Doubles Down on Inflation Fight

Nigerians are feeling the pinch of rising prices, and the Central Bank is taking decisive action. Governor Dr. Olayemi Cardoso reaffirmed the Monetary Policy Committee's (MPC) commitment to keeping interest rates high to combat inflation. This comes after two significant interest rate hikes in 2024, pushing the benchmark lending rate to a record 24.75%.

Stronger Naira Fails to Alleviate Food Insecurity Woes

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

NLC Threatens to Demand N1 Million Minimum Wage Amid Inflation Crisis

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned that it may push for a new...

Kano Cracks Down on Food Hoarders Amid Inflation Crisis

Kano, Nigeria - The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti Corruption Commission has seized...

Tinubu’s Government Vows to Tackle Inflation and Insecurity

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a series of measures to address the...

Nigeria’s Economic Turmoil: Inflation, Deficit Woes Deepen

Nigeria struggles with economic instability, facing inflation, currency issues, and fiscal deficits, as the government seeks ways to navigate the crisis.

Nigeria’s Poverty Rate Soars Despite Economic Reforms

Nigeria, Africa's largest economy, is facing a paradox. On one hand, the government has...

How Nigeria’s Economic Woes Force Manufacturers to Sell on Credit

Nigeria’s manufacturers are struggling to cope with the effects of the government’s economic reforms,...

Nigeria’s New Central Bank Chief Promises to Tame Inflation and Stabilise Naira

Nigeria’s newly appointed central bank governor, Olayemi Cardoso, has vowed to curb the soaring...

Nigeria’s Economy Grows Amid Inflation, with Non-Oil Sector Leading

Non-oil sector's 94.52% contribution leads Nigeria's Q3 economic growth.

Nigeria’s Inflation Hits New High, Food Prices Soar

Nigeria’s inflation rate has risen for the 10th consecutive month, reaching 27.33% in October,...

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Private jet loses door after Abuja takeoff, lands safely as NSIB opens probe

A Triton Aviation business jet lost its door after taking off from Abuja and landed safely with nine people aboard, and NSIB is investigating.

Troops destroy Lakurawa camps in Sokoto forest, kill several fighters

Nigerian troops overran a Lakurawa enclave in Sokoto’s Waria Forest, killing several fighters, destroying camps and recovering weapons and five motorcycles, the military said.

Borno’s Guzamala council chairman says troops repelled a two-hour terrorist attack on a military post

Suspected Boko Haram fighters attacked a military post in Mairari, Borno State, on Tuesday night; the council chairman says troops repelled them and no civilians died.

Lagos banker and seven others arraigned over alleged N710 million proof-of-funds fraud

A Lagos banker and seven others have been arraigned on a 12-count charge over an alleged N710 million proof-of-funds fraud, according to the Police Special Fraud Unit.