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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.

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.

Peter Obi Slams “Inhumane” Demolitions, Urges Government

Peter Obi condemns inhumane demolitions across Nigeria, warning they worsen poverty and threaten the economic stability of millions.

Foreign Firms Corner Nigeria’s N4.8trn Non-Oil Export Boom

Local exporters lament losing out in Nigeria’s non-oil export boom as foreign investors dominate the sector amid weak funding and policy hurdles.

Oyedele: 98% of Nigerians to Get Tax Cut or Exemption by 2026

About 98 percent of Nigerians will enjoy reduced or no tax under the new fiscal reform expected to take effect in January 2026.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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.

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.