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Troops and an Anambra vigilance group raided and destroyed a suspected terrorist and kidnapping camp in Ogbaru after rescuing three abducted people. The operation recovered rifles, shotguns, ammunition, suspected bomb-making materials and equipment used by the group.
TheCable · 17 days ago · 1 min read(opens TheCable in a new tab)
Nigeria’s procurement process for six new satellites, valued at about $2 billion, has reached 95% completion. The programme covers optical, radar and communications satellites intended to expand broadband, critical communications and Earth-observation capacity.
Nairametrics · 17 days ago · 1 min read(opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
FGN Savings Bond allotments reached N47.25 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up N11.02 billion from the same period of 2025. September recorded the period’s largest monthly allotment at N6.69 billion.
Nairametrics · 17 days ago · 1 min read(opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
TCN restored the 330kV Kainji–Birnin Kebbi transmission line after more than three weeks out of service following a tower collapse. The line returned at 5:24 p.m. on October 1 after an emergency replacement structure was installed.
The Punch · 17 days ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
NAFDAC has begun assessing volatile organic compounds in selected registered sanitary pads after safety concerns and a complaint involving a named product. The agency said possible next steps could include new testing, disclosure and surveillance requirements based on scientific evidence and risk assessment.
TheCable · 17 days ago · 1 min read(opens TheCable in a new tab)
Nigeria’s pension assets rose by N3.8 trillion in the first eight months of 2026 to a record N31.8 trillion, according to PenCom data. Retirement Savings Account membership reached 11.39 million, while federal government securities remained the dominant asset class.
Nairametrics · 17 days ago · 1 min read(opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
The naira strengthened to about N1,767 against the British pound, compared with levels above N1,900 earlier in 2026. The move followed the CBN’s rate cut to 23%, with reserves and foreign-currency inflows supporting local liquidity.
Nairametrics · 17 days ago · 1 min read(opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
Katsina approved solar power and battery systems for 11 public facilities under a 20MW programme. Officials projected about N7 billion in savings from lower grid and diesel spending and said the state is targeting 70MW of generation capacity by 2031.
Premium Times · 17 days ago · 1 min read(opens Premium Times in a new tab)
Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies collected N1.2 trillion in the first half of 2026, up 7.1% from a year earlier, NERC reported. Second-quarter collection efficiency improved to 81.06%, although performance varied widely among distributors.
TheCable · 17 days ago · 1 min read(opens TheCable in a new tab)
Nigeria’s government says its free-zone programme has attracted more than $200 billion in foreign investment and over N900 billion domestically. Revised rules would add digital free zones, clarify export and domestic-sales requirements, and define the responsibilities of tax, customs and zone regulators.
The Punch · 17 days ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
NERC data reviewed by Nairametrics show that 707,765 electricity meters were installed in the first half of 2026, up 71% from a year earlier. Despite the increase, more than 4.8 million of Nigeria’s 12.59 million active electricity customers remained unmetered at the end of June.
Nairametrics · 17 days ago · 1 min read(opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
The 36 states generated N113.94bn from road taxes between 2023 and 2025, an analysis of data from the National Bureau of Statistics has shown.
The Punch · 17 days ago · 5 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
NNPC recorded N27.76 trillion in cost of sales, distribution and administrative expenses in 2025, equal to 80.4% of its N34.52 trillion revenue. Cost of sales accounted for N25.14 trillion of the total.
Guardian Nigeria · 17 days ago · 1 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
A Premium Times investigation found that delayed regulations and weak enforcement have undermined Nigeria’s statutory plan to curb gas flaring and methane emissions. The report says gaps in measurement and compliance have left oil-producing communities exposed despite requirements in the 2021 Petroleum Industry Act.
Premium Times · 17 days ago · 1 min read(opens Premium Times in a new tab)
Sync Finance Company Limited has announced the appointment of Onwuanibe as Chairman of its Board of Directors, following the receipt of ”no objection” from the Central Bank of Nigeria.
The Punch · 17 days ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Coca-Cola System in Nigeria supported about 160,200 jobs across the country in 2024, according to a Socio-Economic Impact Assessment conducted by global consultancy Steward Redqueen.
The Punch · 17 days ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Peak Milk has taken its Breakfast Café experience to communities across Nigeria as part of its “Peak Breakfast, Peak Love” campaign, creating breakfast moments for consumers and retailers in selected cities.
The Punch · 17 days ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Amaanah Non-Interest Finance Company, the first Central Bank of Nigeria-licensed non-interest finance company in Nigeria, officially launched on Thursday in Lagos, unveiling a range of financial solutions designed to expand access to ethical finance and create practical pathways for individuals and…
The Punch · 17 days ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation has raised the alarm on the rapid spread of illegal money schemes across the country, cautioning citizens against putting their hard-earned money in unregulated institutions or illegal fund operators.
The Punch · 17 days ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Option Financial Services has unveiled a credit facility that allows individuals and small business owners to obtain loans against their vehicles, with borrowers able to access up to 60 per cent of their cars’ agreed value.
The Punch · 17 days ago · 5 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
