Headlines from Nigerian publishers. Each story opens on the publisher's site.
Suspected bandits killed a man and abducted members of his family and neighbouring households during a nighttime raid in Babban Saura, Kaduna State. Soldiers and local vigilantes rescued one woman, while several victims, including children, remained missing.
The Punch · 17 days ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Punch checks across 14 states found that transport fares had not broadly fallen as the October 1 start date for CNG-linked reductions arrived. Operators cited limited bus deployment, too few refuelling and conversion facilities, expensive fuel and spare parts, and poor roads.
The Punch · 17 days ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc and the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta have equipped 500 farmers from 17 communities in Edo State with climate-smart farming practices and access to technical support, quality inputs, finance and markets.
The Punch · 17 days ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Public-service workers under the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council called a nationwide three-day warning strike from October 2 to 4. The council cited rising living costs and demanded lower petrol prices, an immediate wage award and talks on a new national minimum wage.
The Punch · 17 days ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Business leaders have stressed the urgent need for organisations to adopt agentic artificial intelligence with a clear purpose, strong governance frameworks, and sustained human oversight as technology evolves from assisting people to executing tasks and making decisions within defined parameters.
The Punch · 17 days ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited recorded claims totalling N11.2tn from the Federation in 2025 for costs and advances incurred on its behalf, including expenses related to securing the country’s oil and gas assets, an analysis of its 2025 audited financial statements has shown.
The Punch · 17 days ago · 6 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation has commissioned a 20,000-litre solar-powered borehole in Gidan Na-Ari Community, Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State, ending years of dependence on distant communities for potable water.
The Punch · 17 days ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
A planned 10 million-standard-cubic-feet-per-day CNG mother station in Esit Eket received its first major equipment consignment. The facility is intended to supply daughter stations across Akwa Ibom and reduce dependence on compressed gas brought in from outside the state.
Premium Times · 17 days ago · 1 min read(opens Premium Times in a new tab)
Police in Imo State confirmed that NYSC members were among passengers abducted when gunmen attacked two buses on the Owerri–Onitsha road. Security agencies recovered both buses and rescued 10 people, while searches continued for an unconfirmed number still missing.
TheCable · 18 days ago · 1 min read(opens TheCable in a new tab)
Nigerian military personnel have begun receiving a salary increase of 30% to 80%, depending on rank, under a package effective September 1. The change covers about 250,000 personnel and raises the annual armed-forces wage bill from N660 billion to N924 billion.
TheCable · 18 days ago · 1 min read(opens TheCable in a new tab)
The FCT Administration approved completion and equipping of the long-abandoned Utako General Hospital and upgrades for 14 other general hospitals. The same council meeting approved a N5.703 billion power line for communities in Bwari Area Council.
Premium Times · 18 days ago · 1 min read(opens Premium Times in a new tab)
The Nigerian Navy said it rescued two kidnap victims and recovered stolen outboard engines during an operation around Ibeno, Akwa Ibom State. The intervention followed intelligence about sea robbers targeting fishermen and taking boats and engines.
The Punch · 18 days ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital in Kaduna launched a telepsychiatry service for remote consultations and follow-up care. The platform is intended to reduce travel and accommodation costs while keeping in-person assessment available when clinically necessary.
The Punch · 18 days ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigeria’s energy-transition plan estimates that reaching net zero by 2060 will require $410 billion in investment above business as usual. UNIDO put the annual climate-finance gap at about $27.2 billion and cited policy uncertainty, fragmented approvals and weak project preparation as barriers.
TheCable · 18 days ago · 1 min read(opens TheCable in a new tab)
Nigeria is targeting 70% local production of essential healthcare products by 2030 as part of a manufacturing and medicine-security drive. The programme has secured about $2 billion in single-digit financing commitments, with around 50 health companies in advanced funding talks.
TheCable · 18 days ago · 1 min read(opens TheCable in a new tab)
First Abu Dhabi Bank is considering syndicating part of its exposure to Nigeria’s $5 billion total-return swap while remaining the direct counterparty. Nigeria drew the first $1.5 billion tranche in June against naira securities pledged as collateral.
Nairametrics · 18 days ago · 1 min read(opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
Troops rescued five abducted people, including a mother, her infant and three minors or young adults, during an operation in Katsina State. A separate unit repelled an attack in Sokoto and recovered rustled livestock.
The Punch · 18 days ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The NDIC warned savers that funds placed with unlicensed investment operators are not covered by deposit insurance. It also said BVN- and NIBSS-enabled processes now allow verified customers of failed banks to receive insured claims within days.
Nairametrics · 18 days ago · 1 min read(opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
IPMAN’s Enugu Depot created a task force to enforce pump calibration, dispenser verification and licensing rules among member filling stations. First-time under-dispensing attracts a N250,000 penalty, while repeat offenders risk sealing and licence revocation for three to six months.
Premium Times · 18 days ago · 1 min read(opens Premium Times in a new tab)
Airtel Money set its planned London IPO price at £1.96 per share, implying a £5.3 billion valuation. Conditional trading is expected on October 9, with full admission to the London Stock Exchange scheduled for October 14.
Nairametrics · 18 days ago · 1 min read(opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
