Headlines from Nigerian publishers. Each story opens on the publisher's site.
A 25-year-old worker died when part of an old building collapsed during demolition in Otolo-Nnewi, Anambra State. Police secured the scene and began an investigation into the circumstances and possible responsibility.
The Punch · 19 days ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Africa’s richest man and President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has said he is prepared to confront legal challenges to his businesses, stressing that he is also willing to reduce his ownership of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery to 25 per cent as more Africans buy shares in the…
The Punch · 19 days ago · 6 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Covenant University, the University of Ibadan and the University of Lagos were Nigeria’s highest-ranked institutions in the 2027 Times Higher Education table, all in the 801-1000 global band. Nigeria had 29 ranked universities, up from 24 in the previous edition.
The Punch · 19 days ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Nigerian Army activated three infantry battalions in Bakura, Kaura Namoda and Anka to expand operational coverage and rapid response across Zamfara State. Troops were instructed to maintain discipline and work with communities on actionable intelligence.
The Punch · 19 days ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Construction has begun on a 15MVA injection substation in Umuahia to improve electricity supply in the Abia capital. The state also reported restoration work in several communities and renewable-energy installations for primary healthcare centres.
Premium Times · 19 days ago · 1 min read(opens Premium Times in a new tab)
Eight public-sector unions threatened a three-day warning strike from October 2 unless petrol prices, wage support and minimum-wage talks are addressed. The council said fuel costs are putting severe pressure on workers and called for a N500-per-litre petrol price.
The Punch · 19 days ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigeria is advancing the acquisition of 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters from the United States to strengthen air-force capability against security threats. A production milestone in Texas follows wider cooperation involving equipment, intelligence, training and counter-terror support.
Premium Times · 19 days ago · 1 min read(opens Premium Times in a new tab)
Nigeria’s unreliable electricity supply is raising telecom operating costs and worsening service outages, including two nationwide 9mobile disruptions linked to power failures. Operators support roughly 195 million active subscriptions while relying heavily on diesel, batteries and generators to keep tens of thousands of sites online.
Guardian Nigeria · 19 days ago · 1 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
Thales Alenia Space has signed a contract with the Federal Government-owned NIGCOMSAT Ltd to build NigComSat-2A, a new geostationary telecommunications satellite that will boost digital connectivity across Africa.
The Punch · 19 days ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The FCT Administration approved immediate renovation and upgrades for all 14 general hospitals in the territory and ordered work to resume on the long-abandoned Utako General Hospital. The programme includes new diagnostics, X-ray equipment, theatre upgrades, and the construction, equipping and staffing of the Utako facility.
The Punch · 19 days ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Kadiri Hamzat, and Group Managing Director of Sahara Group, Kola Adesina, will headline the seventh anniversary of Real Talk With Kike, organisers said on Tuesday.
The Punch · 19 days ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigeria should develop an evidence-based policy on tobacco harm reduction as part of a broader strategy to reduce smoking-related disease and help adults who are unable or unwilling to quit nicotine entirely, Public Health Advocate and Lagos State Ministry of Health consultant Godswill Iboma has…
The Punch · 19 days ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Lagos-based clean energy developer Grid Crux Energy Solutions has signed a 10-year energy-as-a-service agreement with Dolphin Telecoms to provide solar power to the company’s cable landing station in Lagos.
The Punch · 19 days ago · 5 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Banks and fintech companies in Nigeria are seeking more time to comply with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s data localisation directive, warning that the January 2027 deadline leaves too little room for the complex migration of large volumes of financial data from overseas cloud environments to local…
The Punch · 19 days ago · 5 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The foreign exchange market in Nigeria experienced a notable surge in activity for the week ended 25 September 2026, driven by strong growth across both spot and derivatives transactions.
The Punch · 19 days ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Alitheia Capital, alongside 300 women-led businesses in manufacturing, agribusiness and nutrition, has called for financing solutions tailored to their needs, as the firm warned that viable enterprises remain shut out of formal capital despite demonstrating investment readiness.
The Punch · 19 days ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
More than 3,000 Nigerians returned from Saudi Arabia without their luggage, leaving an estimated 180 tonnes of baggage in Jeddah. The NCAA said eight tonnes had been recovered and that it was pressing the airline to return the remainder and compensate passengers who file claims.
The Punch · 19 days ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigerian banks’ deposits at the CBN Standing Deposit Facility rose to about N6.278tn on September 29, up N264bn in a day and N379bn from September 25. The increase signals abundant banking-system liquidity even as the CBN offered N2.5tn in fresh OMO securities.
The Punch · 19 days ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The CBN said Nigeria recorded $6.3bn in net foreign portfolio inflows from January through August 2026 as autonomous dollar supply and remittances improved FX liquidity. It also reported $55.6bn in gross reserves on September 11 and an official-parallel market spread below 2.2%.
The Punch · 19 days ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Fuel-related disruption at Abuja airport delayed or cancelled several Air Peace flights and stranded passengers, while operators said high Jet A1 costs and unpaid marketer bills were constraining domestic airlines. The NCAA confirmed that fuel issues grounded aircraft, and industry sources put prices at roughly N2,000 to N2,230 per litre depending on location.
The Punch · 19 days ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
