Headlines from Nigerian publishers. Each story opens on the publisher's site.
Nigeria's mobile data use reached a record 1.66 million terabytes in July, lifting January-to-July consumption 43.6% from a year earlier. The expansion is increasing pressure on fibre, network capacity, power systems and maintenance.
Guardian Nigeria · a month ago · 1 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
The Nigerian Army asked the Petroleum Technology Development Fund to help train personnel and support domestic production of unmanned aerial vehicles. The proposed partnership is aimed at building local design, operation and maintenance skills for security missions.
The Punch · a month ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
A residential fire in Okochiri, Rivers State, killed a mother and her four children on Friday morning; authorities had not established the cause at publication time.
The Punch · a month ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Finance Ministry and CBN signed a framework for coordinating inflation, debt, government borrowing, liquidity and foreign-exchange policy. The agreement is intended to support inflation targeting while preserving the central bank's operational independence.
The Punch · a month ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The National Automotive Design and Development Council has pledged to sustain the promotion of ethical conduct among its personnel to strengthen discipline, integrity and accountability in the public service.
The Punch · a month ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Police used tear gas to disperse crowds in Minna after 37 miners died while detained by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. Survivors disputed the official suggestion of a disease outbreak and said the deaths were caused by suffocation.
Associated Press · a month ago · 1 min read(opens Associated Press in a new tab)
Going by half-year records, Nigeria’s exports to Africa have risen 675.9 percent in naira value over six years, an almost eight-fold increase that experts say could partly reflect the naira’s depreciation rather than a comparable expansion in real export earnings. The increase points to the…
The Punch · a month ago · 7 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Households across parts of southwestern Nigeria are paying sharply higher prices for cooking gas alongside increased petrol and transport costs. Retail LPG reached about N1,600 per kilogramme in Lagos, putting a 12.5kg refill near N20,000.
Guardian Nigeria · a month ago · 1 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
A new steering committee will pilot a digital invoicing strategy intended to turn verified SME receivables into working-capital financing. The 90-day test will focus on selected exporters and value chains while tracking financing cost, speed and business reach.
Guardian Nigeria · a month ago · 1 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
Oando shareholders authorised the company's board to pursue listings on additional exchanges, including cross-border markets, subject to regulatory approvals. They also approved governance changes covering hybrid meetings and emerging digital technologies.
Guardian Nigeria · a month ago · 1 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
Talks over the possible transfer of Mafab Communications’ 5G spectrum to MTN Nigeria are reopening debate over the value of the $273.6m spectrum holding and its implications for competition and investment in Nigeria’s next-generation mobile market.
The Punch · a month ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The acting Customs Area Controller, Oyo/Osun Area Command, Deputy Comptroller of Customs, Wale Adewole, has disclosed that the command generated N65,661,343,026.94 between January and August 2026.
The Punch · a month ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association has said enterprises are operating in an environment characterised by rapid changes, including skill gaps, competitiveness and the need to improve productivity and resilience.
The Punch · a month ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
FCMB Group has taken key roles in the initial public offering of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE, with the oil company offering 4.1 billion ordinary shares at N525 each.
The Punch · a month ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
African airports are grappling with a financial efficiency crisis, with 80 per cent of airports on the continent reportedly unable to operate efficiently financially, as more than 500 delegates converge on Abuja for the 35th Airports Council International Africa Annual General Assembly, Regional…
The Punch · a month ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Federal Government and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited have been urged to restart government-owned refineries as rising petroleum prices continue to put pressure on Nigerians.
The Punch · a month ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Niola Cancer Care Foundation has stepped up its advocacy efforts, warning that many Nigerians still lack awareness of colorectal cancer, are diagnosed late and cannot afford treatment.
The Punch · a month ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigeria imported textiles and textile articles worth N578.51 billion in the first six months of 2026, reflecting continued pressure on the domestic textile industry as stakeholders push for stronger support for local production.
The Punch · a month ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Federal Government, states and local government councils shared N2.338tn at the September meeting of the Federation Account Allocation Committee, representing a 22.2 per cent decline from the record N3.007tn distributed in the previous month.
The Punch · a month ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery sourced an estimated 116 million barrels of crude oil from Nigeria in the 12 months ended June 30, 2026, with supplies coming from NNPC Limited, international oil companies, and domestic producers, according to the refinery’s initial public offering prospectus.
The Punch · a month ago · 6 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
