Headlines from Nigerian publishers. Each story opens on the publisher's site.
NNPC’s forward-sale obligations increased 33% to N8.25 trillion in 2025, committing future oil and gas deliveries against financing already received. Near-term contract liabilities and financing costs also rose sharply.
Nairametrics · 18 days ago · 1 min read(opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
Nigeria launched an 11-character, GIS-enabled postcode for every addressable building. The system is intended to improve deliveries, emergency response and access to public and commercial services.
The Punch · 18 days ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Federal Government bond allotments reached N7.15 trillion from January through September 2026, more than double the comparable 2025 total. Investor subscriptions of N13.72 trillion substantially exceeded the amount allotted.
Nairametrics · 18 days ago · 1 min read(opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
Nigerian billionaire and President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has blamed local marketers and international oil companies for fuelling protests over land earmarked for his proposed $16bn oil refinery in Lamu, Kenya.
The Punch · 18 days ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
NNPC said it spent N11.2 trillion in 2025 to secure Nigeria’s oil and gas assets under an arrangement that records the cost as a federal-government receivable. The audited accounts also showed lower crude-sales revenue, higher gas revenue and N499 billion in gas-flare penalties and fees.
TheCable · 18 days ago · 1 min read(opens TheCable in a new tab)
The Nigerian Army said troops killed 16 terrorists in an Adamawa operation, recovered weapons and repelled attacks on two military positions. Three soldiers were killed in the fighting, while wounded personnel were reported stable.
The Punch · 18 days ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Interbank foreign-exchange turnover rose 123% to $179.58 million on September 30 while the naira strengthened to N1,329.50 per dollar. The session recorded 126 deals in a narrow N1,328-N1,331.75 range.
Nairametrics · 18 days ago · 1 min read(opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
The Western Ports Police Command says ticket sales and revenue collection are illegal on the Apapa and Tin Can Island port access corridors. Transport groups agreed to halt such activity and preserve traffic flow and port operations.
Vanguard News · 18 days ago · 1 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
Nigeria’s broad money supply reached N139.4 trillion in August 2026, up 110.6 percent from August 2023 and 16.4 percent year on year. The latest CBN figure was also 0.4 percent above July.
Vanguard News · 18 days ago · 1 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
Swift Telephone Network has secured a 10-year Unified Access Service Licence from the NCC, authorising it to offer mobile, fixed, voice and data services in Nigeria. The company says commercial rollout plans and partnerships will be announced later.
Nairametrics · 18 days ago · 1 min read(opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
Heirs Energies, controlled by Tony Elumelu, bought six million additional Seplat Energy shares for £53.2 million. The purchase raises the combined voting interest of Elumelu-controlled entities to 21.07 percent.
TheCable · 18 days ago · 1 min read(opens TheCable in a new tab)
A joint Navy-NDLEA operation found two reservoirs holding about 80,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil in Delta communities. Three suspects were also arrested and quantities of cannabis, cocaine and crystal meth were seized.
The Punch · 18 days ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Federal Government has commenced the construction of a new National Control Centre for the Nigerian Independent System Operator in Osogbo, Osun State, to replace a 64-year-old facility and strengthen the monitoring, management and security of Nigeria’s electricity grid.
The Punch · 18 days ago · 5 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Nigerian Heart Foundation says cardiovascular diseases cause more than 235,000 deaths in Nigeria each year. It urged earlier screening, healthier diets and stronger access to primary care and heart medicines.
Vanguard News · 18 days ago · 1 min read(opens Vanguard News in a new tab)
Annual bilateral trade between Nigeria and Indonesia has consistently exceeded $3 billion, according to Indonesia’s ambassador in Abuja. Energy supplies from Nigeria and Indonesian consumer products underpin the relationship, with both countries seeking more investment and industrial cooperation.
The Punch · 18 days ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Wall Street stocks rose early Wednesday following a stable US inflation reading and data showing better hiring than expected.
The Punch · 18 days ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Minister of State for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, is slated to outline the policy, institutional, and economic reforms required to strengthen sovereign credit profiles across Africa at DataPro Limited’s upcoming sixth International Rating Webinar.
The Punch · 18 days ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Chairman of Berger Paints Nigeria Plc, Abi Ayida, has called for a shift from product-driven innovation to solutions that address real economic, environmental, and social challenges confronting Nigerians.
The Punch · 18 days ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Nigerian equities market closed the final trading session of September on a bearish note, as profit-taking dragged key benchmark metrics lower, eroding N425.73bn in investor wealth.
The Punch · 18 days ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Verve, a domestic payment cards and tokens brand, has announced Truecaller as a strategic partner for the ninth edition of VerveLife, themed ‘Ignite’, as the fitness event expands its lifestyle, technology and community focus.
The Punch · 18 days ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
