Renewed inflation pressures loom as petrol hits N1,300 per litre
Businesses across Nigeria are preparing for a fresh wave of cost pressures after the pump price of petrol climbed to about N1,300 per litre in several parts of the country…
US warns citizens of fresh terror threat in Nigeria
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has warned of a possible terrorist threat targeting US facilities and US-affiliated schools in the country. In a security notice issued via its website…
Petrol may hit N1,400/litre as crude surge, supply uncertainty pressure downstream market
Petrol prices in Nigeria could climb to about N1,400 per litre in the coming days as rising global crude oil prices, supply uncertainties and market adjustments linked to the operations…
Iran warns of toxic air in Tehran after US, Israel strike fuel depots
Iranian authorities have warned that toxic pollutants released after recent airstrikes on fuel depots in Tehran have significantly worsened air quality and could pose serious health risks to residents. In…
Iran hits Israel with missile carrying multiple warheads
Israeli authorities are investigating a missile strike in central Tel Aviv that may have involved a weapon breaking into several parts before impact. The Israeli government’s press office described the…
Kebbi, Zamfara, Kaduna record highest teenage pregnancy rates in Nigeria – Report
Teenage pregnancy remains a significant public health challenge in Nigeria, with northern states including Kebbi State, Zamfara State, and Kaduna State recording the highest prevalence rates. This is according to…
Manufacturing VAT surges 54.7% to N875bn in 9 months
The contribution of Nigeria’s manufacturing sector to Value Added Tax (VAT) in 2025 significantly increased with payments rising to N875.420 billion in the first nine months of the year…
Anthony Placid replaces Benjamin Hundeyin as Force PRO
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approved the appointment of Deputy Commissioner of Police, Anthony Placid, as the new Force Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force. This…
NIDCOM: How 42 Nigerians were beaten, robbed, arrested for no reason in Mozambique
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has raised the alarm that about 42 Nigerians are currently detained in Mozambique after being arrested and allegedly beaten severely at one of…
Crude oil prices spike above $115 a barrel as the Iran war impedes production and shipping
Oil prices spiked near $120 per barrel before falling back slightly on Monday as the Iran war intensified, threatening production and shipping in the Middle East and pummeling financial markets.…
