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139 million Nigerians now live below poverty line despite reforms – World Bank

More than 139 million Nigerians — over six in every ten citizens — are...

Why Nigerian poultry farmers are abandoning broilers for eggs

When you think of Nigeria's protein crisis, your mind probably goes straight to the...

Court orders final forfeiture of 48 choice properties linked to Malami

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of 48 choice...

California bets billions on film tax credits as global race for productions intensifies

California expects its expanded film and television tax credit programme to generate an estimated...

Africa holds 30% of world’s critical minerals but captures less than 5% of value: UN

Africa is home to about 30% of the world's critical mineral reserves, yet earns...

Appeal Court deals fresh blow to ADC coalition, upholds order against Mark-led congresses

The Court of Appeal on Monday upheld a Federal High Court judgement barring the...

18 people killed in night-time raid on Benue communities

At least 18 people have been killed after gunmen launched coordinated attacks on farming...

Nigerian govt suspends planned WAEC and NECO exam fee hike

The federal government has suspended its controversial proposal to increase and harmonise the registration...

Akwa Ibom flood victims count losses as govt orders emergency response

Residents whose homes were submerged by devastating floods in Uyo are counting heavy losses,...

Heavy rainfall floods Uyo, submerges roads and displaces residents (PHOTOS)

Torrential rainfall in the early hours of Wednesday, July 9, 2026, triggered widespread flooding...

CBN warns against rejecting ₦100 notes

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned businesses, financial institutions and members of...

600 million Africans trapped in multidimensional poverty, UN warns

Nearly 600 million Africans remain trapped in multidimensional poverty while more than 582 million...

2027: Obi says his life is at risk, accuses Tinubu govt of intimidation

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has accused President...

Oil prices jump 5% after Trump declares Iran ceasefire “over”

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the ceasefire between the United States and...

Emerald HoldCo launches mandatory takeover bid for Beta Glass

Emerald HoldCo B.V. has launched a mandatory takeover offer to acquire up to 11.74...

Tony Elumelu to retire as UBA chairman, Emmanuel Nnorom named successor

United Bank for Africa (UBA) has announced that its Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, will...

Nigerian petrol prices projected at N800 following Dangote deal

Motorists across Nigeria could see significant relief at the pumps, with fuel prices projected...

Lake Chad Basin at tipping point as attacks, displacement surge, UN warns

The United Nations refugee agency has warned that escalating violence across the Lake Chad...

Nigeria issues “last call” for South Africa evacuation as citizens killed

Nigeria's Foreign Affairs Minister, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has issued what she called a "last call"...

Nigeria joins International Energy Agency as association country

Nigeria has become an Association country of the International Energy Agency (IEA), marking a...