Headlines from Nigerian publishers. Each story opens on the publisher's site.
Two miners were reported killed by gunmen at a site near Kuru Jenta on the Jos South-Barkin Ladi boundary in Plateau. Community representatives urged compliance with the local curfew and called for a security investigation.
The Punch · 15 days ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
A joint security operation uncovered a suspected illegal refinery designed to process about 40,000 litres on Bonny Island, Rivers State, before it became fully operational.
TheCable · 15 days ago · 1 min read(opens TheCable in a new tab)
Police say drones located the camp where abducted prospective NYSC members are believed to be held in Imo State, but intelligence about planted explosives has delayed a raid.
Premium Times · 15 days ago · 1 min read(opens Premium Times in a new tab)
Guinea Insurance, Regency Alliance Insurance and The Initiates listed a combined eight billion additional shares on the NGX, with an aggregate offer-price value of about N17.13 billion.
Nairametrics · 16 days ago · 1 min read(opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
The six north-eastern states have raised N10.8 billion in counterpart funding for a regional air shuttle intended to improve connectivity and begin the proposed North East Airline.
Premium Times · 16 days ago · 1 min read(opens Premium Times in a new tab)
At least six people were missing after a boat carrying more than 70 mourners capsized on the Buruku River in Benue State, prompting a search-and-rescue operation.
The Punch · 16 days ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Central Bank of Nigeria sold about N17.51 trillion of open-market bills in September and repaid N10.89 trillion of maturities, producing an estimated net liquidity withdrawal of N6.62 trillion.
Nairametrics · 16 days ago · 1 min read(opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
The Bank of Industry has opened its new MyBOI Portal, allowing Nigerian businesses to apply for financing facilities online.
The Punch · 16 days ago · 5 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
NELFUND says cumulative student-loan disbursements reached N372.62 billion, split between N192.89 billion in institutional fees and N179.73 billion in upkeep allowances.
Guardian Nigeria · 16 days ago · 1 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
The FCCPC has proposed rules that would require businesses using AI in marketing to register the technology, label automated content and let consumers opt out. Corporate breaches could attract penalties of up to N100 million or 1% of prior-year turnover.
Nairametrics · 16 days ago · 1 min read(opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
A review of NEITI's 2021-2023 petroleum audits has exposed billions in unresolved taxes, levies, deductions and transfers, including sector liabilities of $6.175 billion reported for 2022 and 2023.
TheCable · 16 days ago · 1 min read(opens TheCable in a new tab)
A new group of 105 Nigerians, including 50 children and infants, returned to Lagos from South Africa amid concerns about xenophobic attacks on migrants. The church-backed programme says about 295 more people may return after documentation is completed.
Channels Television · 16 days ago · 1 min read(opens Channels Television in a new tab)
Five people were killed and several others hospitalised after a boundary dispute between Aguleri and Umuoba-Anam communities escalated. Authorities closed Otuocha market after homes, shops and a rice-processing facility were burned.
TheCable · 16 days ago · 1 min read(opens TheCable in a new tab)
Troops stopped suspected Boko Haram fighters from planting improvised explosive devices on the Maiduguri-Damboa highway near Dalwa village. The attackers were dispersed after an exchange of mortar fire and gunshots.
TheCable · 16 days ago · 1 min read(opens TheCable in a new tab)
A CBN survey found that 77.2% of households viewed inflation as high in September, up from 67.2% in August. Rural and lower-income respondents reported the greatest pressure, although some households expect inflation to moderate.
Nairametrics · 16 days ago · 1 min read(opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
NITDA has warned that sextortion schemes can target children and adults using real or AI-generated intimate images. It advised victims not to pay, to preserve evidence and to report threats to platforms and the police cybercrime unit.
Nairametrics · 16 days ago · 1 min read(opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
A Premium Times investigation found no evidence that Anthony Kila, pro-chancellor of Michael and Cecilia Ibru University, earned the professorial title he uses. Kila said a Cambridge-based institution awarded it, but corporate and public searches found no trace of that institution.
Premium Times · 16 days ago · 1 min read(opens Premium Times in a new tab)
A Premium Times investigation documents families' allegations of killings, disappearances and deaths in custody linked to Benue police's Operation Zenda. The unit commander denied wrongdoing, while police stood by their account in one disputed death.
Premium Times · 16 days ago · 1 min read(opens Premium Times in a new tab)
Route checks in five major cities found transport fares broadly unchanged a day after a promised reduction, with operators citing high petrol costs and commuters reporting little household relief.
Guardian Nigeria · 16 days ago · 1 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
A maritime transport group alleged that unauthorised checkpoints and toll collection resumed on Lagos port access roads after a police-mediated agreement to remove them.
Guardian Nigeria · 16 days ago · 1 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)