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New IGP Disu Flags Middle East Risk After Swearing-In

Tunji Disu took the oath as Nigeria's 23rd Inspector-General of Police on Wednesday and immediately flagged Middle East tensions as a domestic security concern.
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Nigeria Metering Rate Hits 57 Percent But Millions Still Waiting

Nigeria's electricity firms installed 677,942 meters in 2025, pushing the national metering rate to 57.27 percent, but roughly 5.2 million customers still have no meter.
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Nigeria’s Inflation Crisis Pushes Workers and Employers to the Edge

Nigeria’s inflation crisis is eroding wages and threatening jobs, NECA warns, urging government action to stabilize businesses and protect workers.
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Tinubu Moves to Borrow $2.3bn, Float $500m Sukuk for 2025

Tinubu seeks NASS approval for $2.3bn external borrowing and $500m Sukuk to fund 2025 budget and refinance Eurobond.
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Naira Gains to N1,480 per Dollar on Parallel Market

The naira rises to N1,480 per dollar in the parallel market as CBN reforms improve liquidity and restore trader confidence.
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School Fees Soar, Parents Flock to ₦20,000 Jelesimi Centers

As school fees skyrocket, more Nigerian parents are returning to Jelesimi day care centers, exposing the growing education crisis and economic strain.
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Lagos Shuts Ojota Chemical Market Over Fire Safety Dispute

Lagos shuts Ojota Chemical Market over fire safety rules, leaving traders counting heavy losses as Nigeria battles fragile economic recovery.
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Nigeria at 65: How Oil Mismanagement Stalled Industrial Growth

Nigeria’s reliance on crude oil revenue derailed manufacturing growth, leaving the nation dependent on imports and facing deep economic struggles.
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Cleric Says Nigeria’s Economic Struggles Mirror Global Crisis

Pastor Samuel Oladele says Nigeria’s economic challenges part of global crisis, urging resilience, reforms, and unity to overcome hardship.
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Muazzam Mairawani Plans $600 Million Cement Plant in Kebbi

Muazzam Mairawani plans $600 million cement plant in Kebbi to rival Dangote and Rabiu while preparing a $225 million U.S. IPO.
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Police Intensify Efforts to End Anambra ‘Sit-At-Home’

The Anambra police force has augmented their operations to stop disruptive Monday 'sit-at-home' orders and revive the local economic activities primarily in Nnewi and Ihiala.
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NYSC Members React to Increased Allowance: “₦77K is Barely Enough”

The Federal Government begins disbursing ₦77,000 to NYSC members, but many express concerns that the amount is still insufficient for today’s economy.
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Lagos Levies Disrupt LPG Supply As Marketers Warn Of Scarcity

Lagos state levies create disruptions in the supply capabilities of the Dangote Refinery leading to concerns about an imminent cooking gas shortage throughout the country.
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Diaspora Remittances Surge 79 Percent To $4.18billion– Cardoso

CBN reports diaspora remittances up 79 Percent to $4.18bn in 9M’24.
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New IGP Disu Flags Middle East Risk After Swearing-In

Tunji Disu took the oath as Nigeria's 23rd Inspector-General of Police on Wednesday and immediately flagged Middle East tensions as a domestic security concern.
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Nigeria Metering Rate Hits 57 Percent But Millions Still Waiting

Nigeria's electricity firms installed 677,942 meters in 2025, pushing the national metering rate to 57.27 percent, but roughly 5.2 million customers still have no meter.
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NIPCO Gas Builds 20 CNG Stations in Nigeria Expansion

NIPCO Gas Limited is building 20 new compressed natural gas stations across Nigeria and laying an 80-kilometre pipeline from Sagamu to Ibadan, due by mid-2026.
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El-Rufai Refuses to Answer ICPC Questions, Says Corruption Probe Is Political Persecution

El-Rufai has refused to answer ICPC questions in custody, calling the corruption probe political persecution targeting opposition leaders.

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