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Over 5 Million Nigerians Still Without Electricity Meters

More than five million Nigerians lack electricity meters, causing billing disputes and highlighting the slow pace of metering progress nationwide.

January 7, 2026

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5 Forces That Will Shape Nigeria’s Direction In 2026

Nigeria’s path in 2026 will depend on the economy, politics, public mood and security as the country edges closer to 2027.

January 7, 2026

Politics

FG Secures $600M Foreign Agriculture Loans to Boost Sector

Nigeria's FG secures a $600M foreign agriculture loan to boost production, create jobs, and support self-sufficiency in the agricultural sector

December 16, 2024

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NIN Modification: Bank Blames NIMC, Nigerians Share Frustrations

NIN modification not reflecting in banks is a shared frustration with other Nigerians.

December 9, 2024

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Shell awards $1.98bn contracts to Nigerian firms to boost local content

Shell awards $1.98bn contracts to indigenous companies, boosting Nigeria’s local content and economic development in the oil industry

December 6, 2024

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Federal Government Dismisses Civil Servants With Degrees From Togo, Benin

The Nigerian government dismisses civil servants with degrees from unaccredited universities in Togo and Benin as part of an ongoing certificate probe.

December 6, 2024

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Mali, Burkina Faso Terrorists Now Active In Northwest Niger State

The Senate on Thursday called for immediate action to arrest terrorists infiltrating from Mali-Burkina Faso to Nigeria's northwest and Niger state, stressing the need for military capacity and community engagement.

November 21, 2024

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Court Urged To Dismiss Charges Against Minors – Falana

Falana wants charges against #EndBadGovernance protests minors dismissed, citing constitutional and international protection.

November 4, 2024

Business

Why Exporters Are Struggling

Nigeria’s nonoild export growth is stifled by rising costs, high interest rates and policy restrictions.

November 4, 2024

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APC Criticizes Amaechi’s Call for Protests as ‘Unpatriotic’

The APC has condemned Rotimi Amaechi’s call for protests, describing it as unpatriotic and urging Nigerians to support President Tinubu's economic reforms.

October 13, 2024

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ExxonMobil’s $10 Billion Investment in Nigeria to Boost Oil Output

ExxonMobil is investing $10 billion in Nigeria’s deepwater oil assets to unlock 180,000 bpd of production, signaling a major boost for the country's oil sector and economy.

September 27, 2024

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Nigeria Fights Paris Court Seizure of Presidential Jets in Legal Dispute

Nigeria battles in Paris court to reclaim seized presidential jets amid a $60 million dispute with a Chinese company.

August 17, 2024

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Petrol Imports from Malta Surge 342% Amid Dangote, NNPC Rift

Nigeria's petrol imports from Malta have surged by 342% amid a rift between Dangote and NNPC. The increase underscores the need for reforms in the energy sector.

July 26, 2024

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Government Urges Patience Amid Protests, Pledges to Address Economic Issues

The Nigerian government appeals for patience and dialogue as nationwide protests loom, pledging to address the economic issues causing public discontent.

July 25, 2024