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Lagos blackout fears rise after Egbin shutdown and grid fault
April 30, 2026
Lagos blackout fears rise after Egbin shutdown and grid fault
Lagos residents and businesses may be heading into another difficult power stretch and blackout after a shutdown at Egbin Power…
Growing internet use among young Nigerians puts safety in focus
April 29, 2026
Growing internet use among young Nigerians puts safety in focus
Nigeria’s digital expansion is bringing more children online than ever before, but regulators and education stakeholders say the country must…
SMEDAN says trust is holding back Nigeria’s MSMEs
April 28, 2026
SMEDAN says trust is holding back Nigeria’s MSMEs
Nigeria’s small business sector sits at the centre of the economy, yet a large share of its operators are still…
CBN raises ATM card fee to ₦1,500 as banks adjust pricing model
April 24, 2026
CBN raises ATM card fee to ₦1,500 as banks adjust pricing model
The Central Bank of Nigeria has raised the cost of issuing and replacing ATM debit and credit cards to ₦1,500,…
NCDC begins contact tracing after COVID-19 case in Cross River
April 22, 2026
NCDC begins contact tracing after COVID-19 case in Cross River
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed a COVID-19 case in Cross River State, triggering contact…
CBN, NCC move to close telecom gaps fueling digital fraud
April 21, 2026
CBN, NCC move to close telecom gaps fueling digital fraud
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen…
UNILAG lands new geoscience centre as industry backs local talent
April 20, 2026
UNILAG lands new geoscience centre as industry backs local talent
The push to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on foreign expertise in the oil and gas sector is taking a more practical…
Nigeria among top countries in global cybercrime complaints
April 17, 2026
Nigeria among top countries in global cybercrime complaints
Nigeria has been listed among the countries with the highest number of cybercrime complaints globally, according to the 2025 Internet…
NCDC places 10 states on alert as flooding raises cholera risk
April 16, 2026
NCDC places 10 states on alert as flooding raises cholera risk
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has warned that 10 states face an increased cholera risk outbreaks…
Inflation rebounds as global supply shock squeezes Nigerian households
April 16, 2026
Inflation rebounds as global supply shock squeezes Nigerian households
Nigeria’s inflation slowdown has hit a fresh setback, with the latest data showing that rising global supply disruptions are beginning…
NCDMB, Seplat advance plans for gas research centre at DELSU
April 14, 2026
NCDMB, Seplat advance plans for gas research centre at DELSU
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and Seplat Energy Plc have moved closer to the take-off of a…
Job scams surge as unemployment pressure rises, PenCom warns
April 14, 2026
Job scams surge as unemployment pressure rises, PenCom warns
The National Pension Commission has raised concerns over a surge in job scams, warning that fraudsters are increasingly targeting Nigerians…