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Nigeria’s power output slumps as plants run at just 38% capacity

Nigeria’s power output slumps as plants run at just 38% capacity

Nigeria’s power supply came under renewed strain in December 2025 as most power plants connected to the national grid ran…
Nigeria’s urban population projected to hit 264 million by 2050

Nigeria’s urban population projected to hit 264 million by 2050

Nigeria’s cities are on course for a massive urban population surge that will reshape the country’s economy, housing needs and…
Staple food prices ease across markets as cooking oils remain costly

Staple food prices ease across markets as cooking oils remain costly

Food prices across Nigeria showed early signs of relief in January as prices of key staples eased in several markets,…
Sugary drinks put children’s hearts at risk, expert warns

Sugary drinks put children’s hearts at risk, expert warns

As schools resume across Nigeria and parents begin restocking lunch boxes and snack packs, health experts are raising fresh concerns…
NiMet warns of dust haze, thunderstorms across Nigeria

NiMet warns of dust haze, thunderstorms across Nigeria

Nigeria is set to experience a mix of dust haze, cloudiness, and isolated thunderstorms over the next three days as…
7.2 million Nigerians face uncertainty as US exits key UN agencies

7.2 million Nigerians face uncertainty as US exits key UN agencies

Nigeria is facing fresh uncertainty across key health and humanitarian programmes following a sweeping decision by the United States to…
Power exports under strain as Togo, Niger and Benin owe Nigeria ₦25.36bn for electricity

Power exports under strain as Togo, Niger and Benin owe Nigeria ₦25.36bn for electricity

Nigeria is grappling with persistent electricity shortages at home, yet neighbouring countries supplied through cross-border power arrangements are collectively owing…
Nigeria’s economy stabilises on paper as poverty deepens, PwC warns

Nigeria’s economy stabilises on paper as poverty deepens, PwC warns

Nigeria is entering a troubling phase where economic stabilisation efforts are beginning to show results in macroeconomic indicators, but household…
E-hailing drivers face double commission as VAT enforcement raises concerns

E-hailing drivers face double commission as VAT enforcement raises concerns

As Nigeria enters 2026, e-hailing drivers are confronting an unexpected financial challenge. Members of the Amalgamated Union of App-based Transporters…
CBN withdrawal of forbearance pushes banks’ bad loans above limit

CBN withdrawal of forbearance pushes banks’ bad loans above limit

Nigeria’s banking sector recorded a noticeable rise in bad loans in 2025 following the Central Bank of Nigeria’s withdrawal of…
No going back as new tax laws begin January 1, Presidency says

No going back as new tax laws begin January 1, Presidency says

As Nigeria approaches January 1, 2026, the Federal Government has insisted that the country’s new tax laws will take effect…
NCDMB opens innovation challenge to fund homegrown solutions in oil, gas, and energy transition

NCDMB opens innovation challenge to fund homegrown solutions in oil, gas, and energy transition

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board has launched the Nigerian Content Research, Innovation and Technology Challenge for the 2025…
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