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Troops rescued 14 kidnapped people and disrupted armed groups during operations in Kaduna and Katsina. The military also reported four arrests and the recovery of two rifles, ammunition and suspected ransom cash.
Channels Television · 23 days ago · 1 min read(opens Channels Television in a new tab)
Nigeria's equities market gained 0.92% in the week ended September 25, lifting market capitalisation by about N1.498 trillion to N163.655 trillion. Oil and gas led sector gains, while trading volume rose 45% from the previous week.
Nairametrics · 24 days ago · 1 min read(opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
The Federal Government has stepped up efforts to attract German technology and investment into Nigeria’s steel industry, with a focus on mineral processing, equipment manufacturing, technology transfer and the development of local industrial value chains.
The Punch · 24 days ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria has called on the Federal Government and regulators to remove oil operators that lack the technical capacity to develop their assets, saying this is necessary for the country to achieve its target of raising crude oil production to three million…
The Punch · 24 days ago · 6 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Chief Executive Officer of World Energy Council Nigeria, Bala Wunti, has urged the Federal Government to ensure that the country’s 44 critical minerals are developed into factories, jobs and sustainable economic opportunities for Nigerians.
The Punch · 24 days ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria shares dropped 10% to N518.40 on Friday, pulling the NGX Oil and Gas Index 0.13% lower after the sector gauge hit a record. The stock is down 19% from its August closing level.
Nairametrics · 24 days ago · 1 min read(opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
Nigeria's grid-connected power plants generated an average 4,102MW from 4,758MW of available capacity in August, an 86% utilisation rate. NERC also recorded frequency and voltage excursions outside prescribed operating ranges.
Premium Times · 24 days ago · 1 min read(opens Premium Times in a new tab)
FAAC distributed N3.40 trillion in June, up about N210.68 billion from May, according to NBS figures. The federal, state and local governments received N818.68 billion, N759.14 billion and N534.28 billion respectively.
Premium Times · 24 days ago · 1 min read(opens Premium Times in a new tab)
Nigeria’s electricity Distribution Companies billed ₦250.79bn worth of electricity out of ₦333.94bn worth of energy received in July 2026, leaving a billing gap of about ₦83.15bn, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has said.
The Punch · 24 days ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The NDLEA has filed a 22-count charge against three defendants over an alleged attempt to export 184.5 kilograms of cocaine from Lagos to London. The defendants pleaded not guilty, and the court adjourned the case to November 9 for trial.
TheCable · 24 days ago · 1 min read(opens TheCable in a new tab)
The CBN allotted about N8.14 trillion across eight Treasury-bill auctions in the third quarter, roughly 40.34% above the quarter's N5.8 trillion issuance target. Demand was concentrated in the 364-day bill as stop rates fell late in the quarter.
Nairametrics · 24 days ago · 1 min read(opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
The elevator at the General Hospital, Odan, doctors' residence remains unavailable three years after a fatal 2023 crash, despite installation of a replacement. Rehabilitation of the ten-storey building has continued well beyond its original January 2025 completion target.
Premium Times · 24 days ago · 1 min read(opens Premium Times in a new tab)
The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria sealed 733 pharmaceutical premises across five Delta State local government areas after inspecting 930 outlets. The enforcement covered pharmacies, patent medicine stores and 339 premises described as illegal.
Premium Times · 24 days ago · 1 min read(opens Premium Times in a new tab)
Plateau State has recorded 469 suspected diphtheria cases and 31 deaths since early 2026, with ten local government areas affected. Health authorities say 160,000 children have been vaccinated and 17 patients are receiving treatment.
Premium Times · 24 days ago · 1 min read(opens Premium Times in a new tab)
Health officials have identified six Taraba local government areas as high-risk for maternal and neonatal tetanus, the largest concentration among the North-East states assessed. A vaccination and awareness campaign is scheduled for September 28 to October 2.
Guardian Nigeria · 24 days ago · 1 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
Residents from several Akoko-Edo communities protested an eight-month power outage that they say has crippled businesses and local development. State electricity officials said a technical team was working on the fault and promised restoration by Saturday.
The Punch · 24 days ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Lagos police say they sealed a suspected illegal factory producing adulterated alcoholic drinks in Badagry and arrested a 48-year-old man. Officers recovered drinks, empty bottles, labels and production tools while the investigation continues.
Guardian Nigeria · 24 days ago · 1 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
NIPCO Gas Ltd., has announced plans to develop a Floating Liquefied Natural Gas project in Nigeria, with the proposed development estimated to require more than $3bn in investment.
The Punch · 24 days ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Saudia Airlines plans to start direct Abuja–Jeddah flights in December using an Airbus A321XLR. The route would add direct capacity for pilgrimage, business and other travel between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia.
TheCable · 24 days ago · 1 min read(opens TheCable in a new tab)
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery supplied more petrol to the Nigerian market than all importers combined in August, as domestic Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) receipts rose sharply while imports fell, according to the latest data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory…
The Punch · 25 days ago · 5 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
