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Nigeria’s displacement crisis has escalated to 3.7 million people, driven by a volatile mix of conflict, communal violence, and climate-induced shocks. Sharon Dimanche, the Chief of Mission for the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in Nigeria, disclosed the figure during the first Edo State Humanitarian Summit in Benin City. She warned that the numbers represent…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a sweeping reduction in the prices of petrol and diesel, effective March 10, 2026. In a move described by management as a reflection of “economic patriotism,” the gantry price of petrol (PMS) has been cut by ₦100, falling from ₦1,175 to ₦1,075 per litre. Diesel (AGO) saw an even…
The Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning has initiated the renewal of the Federal Cooperation Agreement with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Nigeria to ensure life-saving medical operations continue without interruption. Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, hosted MSF leadership in Abuja on Monday to address the shifting landscape of humanitarian aid…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised the ex-depot price of petrol to ₦1,175 per litre. This marks the third price increase in a single week. The refinery communicated the new gantry rate to marketers on Monday morning. This latest jump represents an 18 per cent surge in just three days. It follows a Friday adjustment…
Global oil benchmarks have shattered the $100 barrier, with Brent crude surging to $114.86 per barrel during Monday morning trading. This 23% single-day spike follows a dire warning from Goldman Sachs that prices could reach $150 by the end of March if the “effective blockade” of the Strait of Hormuz persists. The investment bank noted…
Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies (DisCos) collected N207.49 billion from customers in December 2025, according to the latest performance factsheet from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). While the figure suggests a bustling festive period for the utilities, it masks a persistent fiscal wound: a N51.17 billion revenue shortfall. Of the N258.66 billion billed to consumers,…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over ₦279 million in recovered funds to the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts in Lagos. This follows a 17-year investigation into a contract scam at the facility, formerly known as the National Theatre. The sum represents the bulk of a ₦299 million…
Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters have dislodged a military base and slaughtered dozens in the resettled community of Ngoshe, Borno State. Senator Ali Ndume confirmed on Thursday that the insurgents launched the assault on Tuesday evening, precisely as residents were breaking their Ramadan fast. The attackers overwhelmed the local military formation with superior firepower, including…
A coalition of Africa’s largest mobile operators, the “G6,” has unveiled a plan to pilot entry-level 4G smartphones priced at approximately ₦56,000 ($40) by 2026. The initiative, coordinated by the GSMA, aims to break the primary barrier to internet adoption in Nigeria and five other African nations: Rwanda, the DRC, Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Uganda. Despite…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) will increase train frequency on the Abuja–Kaduna corridor starting Friday, March 6. The expansion marks a significant recovery for the country’s most vital rail link, which has suffered from reduced rolling stock and safety restrictions for nearly four years. Under the new schedule, the corporation will operate three daily trips…
