Plateau Diphtheria Outbreak Reaches 469 Suspected Cases
Plateau State has reported 469 suspected diphtheria cases and 31 deaths, with health authorities intensifying vaccination, surveillance and treatment efforts.
Nigerian Businesses Demand Lower Lending Rates After CBN Cut
Nigerian business groups are urging banks to reduce lending rates after the CBN cut its benchmark interest rate to 23%, but cheaper commercial credit is not…
Nigeria Reports 374 Illegal Mining Sites Across 17 States
Nigeria's Mining Marshals have identified 374 unauthorised mining sites across 17 states as the Federal Government intensifies enforcement against illegal mining.
What Happened in the Nigeria Detention Deaths Case?
Survivor accounts reported by Reuters have raised new questions about conditions inside the Nigerian detention facility where 37 suspected miners died.
Probe Begins Into Deaths of 37 Miners in NSCDC Custody
An independent committee has begun investigating the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners who died in NSCDC custody in Minna, Niger State.
Rising Fuel Prices Add Cost-of-Living Pressure in Nigeria
Petrol prices have risen to around ₦1,400 per litre in major Nigerian markets, adding fresh cost-of-living pressure as the country approaches the 2027 election period.
Nigeria Expands CNG Programme as Government Targets Lower Transport Costs
Nigeria is expanding its CNG transport programme, with the government reporting more than 100,000 vehicle conversions and over 90 operational CNG stations.
Nigeria’s $800m Ima Gas Project Reaches Final Investment Decision
Nigeria's approximately $800 million Ima Gas Project has reached Final Investment Decision, with AMNI International and TotalEnergies developing the offshore gas resource for supply to Nigeria…
CBN Cuts Interest Rate to 23% as Inflation Eases
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has cut its benchmark Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) from 26.5% to 23%, making a 350-basis-point reduction at its September 2026…
Huawei AI Technology Push Gains Momentum in China
Huawei's revenue increased 9.6% in the first half of 2026 as strong AI computing demand and heavy technology investment strengthen the company's role in China's domestic…