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Nigerian artists record multiple wins at 2026 AFRIMA
January 19, 2026
Nigerian artists record multiple wins at 2026 AFRIMA
The 2026 AFRIMA (All Africa Music Awards) reinforced Nigeria’s grip on the continent’s music scene, with Nigerian artists emerging as…
EU removes Nigeria from high-risk financial list after AML reforms
January 16, 2026
EU removes Nigeria from high-risk financial list after AML reforms
Nigeria has been removed from the European Union’s list of high-risk jurisdictions, a regulatory classification that subjects transactions involving the…
FG mandates 7.5% VAT on bank and fintech service charges
January 15, 2026
FG mandates 7.5% VAT on bank and fintech service charges
The Federal Government has moved to tighten tax collection in Nigeria’s fast-growing digital payments space, directing bank and fintech companies…
Nigeria’s power output slumps as plants run at just 38% capacity
January 14, 2026
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
January 14, 2026
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
January 13, 2026
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
January 13, 2026
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
January 12, 2026
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
January 9, 2026
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
January 8, 2026
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
January 7, 2026
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
January 5, 2026
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…