Headlines from Nigerian publishers. Each story opens on the publisher's site.
Delta police rescued a 25-year-old woman who was allegedly assaulted and held hostage, arresting a suspect and recovering a locally made pistol. Four more suspects were detained in separate kidnapping and cult-related investigations.
The Punch · 15 days ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Suspected bandits attacked several Zamfara communities, with residents estimating that more than 44 people were abducted in one area. Police confirmed 11 abductions in Bungudu and deployed search-and-rescue teams while investigating the wider total.
Guardian Nigeria · 15 days ago · 1 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
Police have confirmed an attack by suspected Lakurawa fighters on Ungushi community in Sokoto's Kebbe area. Residents reported two deaths and a wounded vigilante, while the command said it was awaiting fuller details.
The Punch · 15 days ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
NITDA has warned organisations not to put personal, classified or confidential material into public AI services, citing data-protection and security risks. The agency recommends approved tools and anonymisation for official work.
Nairametrics · 15 days ago · 1 min read(opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
Three people were killed after an attempted arrest by local vigilantes in Minna led to a fatal shooting and violent protests. Police deployed tactical teams, reopened the Minna-Bida Road and began pursuing those linked to the violence.
Channels Television · 15 days ago · 1 min read(opens Channels Television in a new tab)
One person died and another was seriously injured after a petroleum tanker overturned and caught fire in Odukpani, Cross River. The blaze spread to nearby shops and buildings as emergency teams secured the area.
The Punch · 15 days ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Fidson Healthcare has been selected to develop and manufacture a generic version of the influenza antiviral baloxavir marboxil. The Roche-Medicines Patent Pool licence covers supply to 129 countries, subject to regulatory approval.
Premium Times · 15 days ago · 1 min read(opens Premium Times in a new tab)
NDLEA says intelligence-led searches at three seaports uncovered cannabis and codeine-based syrup valued at more than N5bn. A separate airport operation recovered 4.8kg of cocaine from a Milan-bound passenger.
The Punch · 15 days ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
SERAP has sought an investigation into more than N94.4 billion in alleged irregularities at two petroleum-sector institutions, citing the Auditor-General's 2024 report. The disputed amounts include product-sale revenue, gas-flaring penalties and consultancy spending.
Channels Television · 15 days ago · 1 min read(opens Channels Television in a new tab)
LASTMA plans round-the-clock traffic operations across Lagos as festive-season movement increases. The agency says teams will target congestion points, remove disabled vehicles faster and coordinate with emergency and security services.
Guardian Nigeria · 15 days ago · 1 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
A CBN survey found that multiple taxation, insecurity and high interest rates were Nigerian businesses' biggest constraints in September. Confidence remained positive, although firms still expected borrowing costs to stay high.
Nairametrics · 15 days ago · 1 min read(opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
COREN found that temporary formwork and the construction sequence probably contributed to the July collapse of a concrete canopy at the Gombe State House of Assembly complex. It said the contractor lacked registered professionals and the working drawings had not received regulatory approval.
The Punch · 15 days ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The CBN’s September household survey showed consumer sentiment falling to -18.7 points from -9.9 in August as families delayed houses, vehicles and investments. Respondents continued to prioritise food, transport, education and utilities.
Nairametrics · 15 days ago · 1 min read(opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
Nigeria’s annual wheat production has risen from about 120,000 tonnes to 420,000 tonnes under the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro-Pocket, according to a federal agriculture adviser. That is a 250 percent increase from the reported baseline.
Nairametrics · 15 days ago · 1 min read(opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
A Federal High Court in Lagos ordered banks to block debits from Osun State Government accounts up to $13.924 million and N157.5 million pending enforcement proceedings for an arbitration award. The dispute arose from water-infrastructure contracts in Ilesa West.
The Punch · 15 days ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Federal Government significantly increased its borrowing through the domestic bond market in the first nine months of 2026, allotting N7.15tn worth of Federal Government of Nigeria bonds.
The Punch · 15 days ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigeria paid $22.5 million in second-quarter charges on a $1.5 billion drawdown from a First Abu Dhabi Bank total-return swap, according to Debt Management Office data. The facility forms part of a $5 billion financing programme and carries floating-rate and collateral risks.
The Punch · 15 days ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The G7 plans to release up to 100 million barrels of crude and petroleum products from strategic stocks, with a front-loaded diesel component expected to ease near-term global supply pressure. Any relief could matter to Nigerian industries and heavy transport operators facing diesel prices near N2,000 per litre.
The Punch · 15 days ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigerians continue to groan over soaring property prices, as rising rents weigh heavily on lower- and middle-income earners. In this interview with OLASUNKANMI AKINLOTAN, JustOne Homes MD/CEO, Taiwo Idowu, discusses the causes and investment.
The Punch · 15 days ago · 12 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigeria's 36 states received about N32bn from the Ecological Fund in the first half of 2026, but available records show limited spending on flood and erosion control in some places. Fresh alerts put communities across 24 states and the FCT at risk.
The Punch · 15 days ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
