Headlines from Nigerian publishers. Each story opens on the publisher's site.
Nigeria's pension assets rose by about N480bn between May and August to N31.8tn after a June decline. Retirement Savings Account membership also increased by roughly 120,000 over the four months.
Guardian Nigeria · 14 days ago · 1 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
Research presented by PiggyVest found that only one in 10 Nigerian account holders could comfortably raise N156,000 within a week. The findings also showed declining savings participation and widespread household financial insecurity.
Guardian Nigeria · 14 days ago · 1 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
Three people were killed and four wounded in two suspected cult-related shootings in Osogbo between Friday and Sunday. Police deployed tactical teams and began searching for those responsible.
Guardian Nigeria · 14 days ago · 1 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
Electricity distribution companies collected N603.64bn from customers in the second quarter of 2026, despite a decline in the volume of electricity they received from the power market.
The Punch · 14 days ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Peak Milk has launched a new campaign aimed at encouraging breakfast consumption while helping consumers better understand differences among milk variants.
The Punch · 14 days ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigerian businesses continued to face significant operating pressures in September, with multiple taxation, insecurity and elevated interest rates emerging as the biggest obstacles to business activity, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria.
The Punch · 14 days ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Access Holdings Plc has obtained another extension from the Nigerian Exchange to release its audited financial statements for the first half of 2026, as regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria remains outstanding.
The Punch · 14 days ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Yields on Nigerian government bonds rose last week as investors reduced their demand for fixed-income securities, pushing bond prices lower.
The Punch · 14 days ago · 2 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) returned about N10.89tn to the financial system in September 2026 through the repayment of maturing Open Market Operations (OMO) bills, even as it sold fresh securities worth N17.51tn during the month.
The Punch · 14 days ago · 3 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
GRAZA Media Limited is betting on technology, data and audience intelligence to reshape the Out-of-Home advertising industry as advertisers increasingly demand measurable evidence of audience reach, engagement and returns on media investment.
The Punch · 14 days ago · 4 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
NAFDAC seized alcoholic beverages valued at about N300m during raids at three Lagos markets. The products were packaged in sachets and PET bottles smaller than 200ml, formats covered by an existing ban.
The Punch · 14 days ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigerians' personal loans reached an estimated N2.06tn in May, accounting for nearly two-thirds of total consumer credit. Separate financial-inclusion data cited in the report showed growing use of formal loans for coping and consumption.
The Punch · 14 days ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Nigeria's data consumption rose almost 47 per cent year on year to about 1.6 million terabytes in July, according to the NCC. The regulator says power, middle-mile connectivity, device affordability and skills are constraining further growth.
TheCable · 14 days ago · 1 min read(opens TheCable in a new tab)
Two children were swept away by a river in Dapchi, Yobe State, on Sunday. Rescue teams recovered 14-year-old Goni Mustapha, while divers continued searching for the second child.
The Punch · 14 days ago · 1 min read(opens The Punch in a new tab)
Police in Abuja have ordered immediate enforcement against vehicles using invalid, concealed, defaced or fake diplomatic plates, as well as tinted glass without permits. The command linked the violations to security risks and told officers not to use the operation for extortion.
Nairametrics · 14 days ago · 1 min read(opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
Federal procurement rules now require ministries and agencies to document vehicle purchases, obtain Bureau of Public Procurement clearance and demonstrate local-content compliance. The measures could redirect public vehicle spending toward Nigerian assemblers.
Nairametrics · 14 days ago · 1 min read(opens Nairametrics in a new tab)
The value of shares traded on the NGX fell 35.6 per cent to N155.02bn in the week ended October 2. The all-share index and market capitalisation also declined by about half a per cent.
TheCable · 14 days ago · 1 min read(opens TheCable in a new tab)
Nigeria is targeting growth in the livestock sector from an estimated $32 billion to $92 billion within five years. The strategy covers production, animal health, feed, infrastructure, finance, insurance and market access.
Guardian Nigeria · 14 days ago · 1 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
The Nigerian Ports Authority says it is expanding inland port access and export-processing terminals to reduce clearance bottlenecks for non-oil exporters. The measures are intended to help inland businesses reach global markets and increase foreign-exchange earnings.
Guardian Nigeria · 14 days ago · 1 min read(opens Guardian Nigeria in a new tab)
Construction has begun on a 95-kilometre road connecting agricultural communities in Zamfara's Tsafe area, with five bridges planned. Officials say the route should improve goods movement and security access.
Channels Television · 15 days ago · 1 min read(opens Channels Television in a new tab)
