Headlines from Nigerian publishers. Each story opens on the publisher's site.
One Operation Rainbow security operative and three civilians were reported killed in two attacks in Plateau State. The incidents occurred around Barkin Ladi and Bokkos amid renewed violence and an existing dusk-to-dawn curfew.
The Punch · a month ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The NCAA reminded airlines operating in Nigeria that passengers must receive flight-status updates every 30 minutes during disruptions. Longer delays can also trigger duties to provide refreshments, meals or accommodation.
The Punch · a month ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The World Bank is proposing national agricultural data platforms that could help Nigeria deploy AI for crop mapping, yield forecasts, pest surveillance and farmer advice. Nigeria already has recent survey data that could form part of that infrastructure.
The Punch · a month ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Zedcrest Equity Fund led Nigerian equity mutual funds with an 82.36% year-to-date return at the end of August, SEC data showed. Overall equity-fund assets declined 4.51% during the month even as investor accounts increased.
The Punch · a month ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
MTN Group Foundation and the Gates Foundation committed $25 million to an AI-enabled maternal-health programme in Nigeria through 2030. The project targets 500,000 women, 5,000 frontline workers and 500 health facilities.
TheCable · a month ago · 1 min read(opens TheCable in a new tab)
The NCAA ordered Air Peace to propose compensation for passengers whose Lagos–Enugu flight was rescheduled without proper notice. The regulator said the airline could face heavier sanctions if required compensation and care are not provided.
TheCable · a month ago · 1 min read(opens TheCable in a new tab)
The Federal Government has moved to strengthen competition in Nigeria’s midstream and downstream petroleum sector, with the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority proposing sweeping rules to curb monopoly, tackle fuel price fixing, market sharing, abuse of dominance and…
The Punch · a month ago · 6 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigeria’s downstream regulator ordered fuel retailers to recalibrate dispensers after detecting under-dispensing nationwide. Serious or repeated violations may lead to sanctions including licence revocation.
TheCable · a month ago · 1 min read(opens TheCable in a new tab)
The CBN reduced its monetary policy rate from 26.5% to 23%, the lowest level since February 2024. It also narrowed the lower side of the standing-facility corridor while leaving bank reserve requirements unchanged.
TheCable · a month ago · 1 min read(opens TheCable in a new tab)
Nigeria handled more than 18.8 million domestic and international air passengers in 2025, an 11.9% annual increase that placed it fourth in Africa. FAAN said scheduled seat capacity was also rising, while infrastructure and operating costs remained constraints.
The Punch · a month ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigeria has recorded 1,086 confirmed Lassa fever cases and 259 deaths across 24 states in 2026, the NCDC said. The cumulative case-fatality rate stood at 23.9%.
The Punch · a month ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Teachers trained in Nigeria can no longer use England’s direct overseas route to apply for Qualified Teacher Status. The UK cited difficulty verifying professional references, although affected teachers may pursue other routes into teaching.
The Punch · a month ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Electricity workers gave authorities until September 23 to address the alleged arrest and assault of 10 Jos Electricity Distribution staff in Bauchi. Their unions warned they could halt nationwide power-sector operations if the dispute is unresolved.
TheCable · a month ago · 1 min read(opens TheCable in a new tab)
Plateau imposed a 6pm-to-6am curfew and motorcycle ban in Barkin Ladi, Bokkos and Mangu after renewed attacks and reprisal threats. Security forces were deployed to prevent further escalation.
TheCable · a month ago · 1 min read(opens TheCable in a new tab)
Troops rescued six Federal University Dutsin-Ma students and a commercial driver after an attack on the Daye–Malumfashi road. The seven victims were recovered unhurt and handed over for reunion with their families and school.
The Punch · a month ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
JAMB has restored a controlled process for candidates to replace lost registered phone numbers or inaccessible email addresses. Each change is allowed once and requires stronger identity and biometric checks.
TheCable · a month ago · 1 min read(opens TheCable in a new tab)
Foreign and institutional investors have returned to Nigerian equities following the country’s official re-entry into FTSE Russell’s Frontier Market indexes, triggering a sharp uptick in trading activity across major banking tickers on Monday.
The Punch · a month ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigeria's oil minister said higher domestic crude production would not automatically reduce petrol prices because refined products follow global market conditions. Pump prices remained around N1,395-N1,450 per litre in Abuja despite lower crude benchmarks.
Guardian Nigeria · a month ago · 1 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
Treasury-bill auction sales fell by N1.28tn in August as issuance declined, while commercial-paper quotations dropped nearly 80%. Demand for government securities remained strong despite the lower sales volume.
Guardian Nigeria · a month ago · 1 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
The NSCDC raided an alleged unregistered juice factory in Badagry and arrested two women after surveillance. Officials said the product carried a purportedly false NAFDAC number and was being prepared in unsanitary conditions for wider distribution.
Guardian Nigeria · a month ago · 1 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)