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A total of 20 Nigerian states will receive a combined $27 million in performance-based grants under the World Bank-supported Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE) Governance Programme after meeting key reform targets in education, healthcare and public financial management. Th
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has granted the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) a 15-year rail operating licence covering the Lagos Red Line, Blue Line and future rail lines developed within the licence period. The post NRC grants LAMATA 15-year operating licence for Lago
Britain will invest almost £300 billion in its armed forces over the next four years, with Keir Starmer, the Prime read more Britain unveils £300bn defence plan, biggest since Cold War
Nigerians dug deeper into their pockets for transportation in May 2026, as fares for buses, motorcycles, air travel, and water read more High fuel prices push Nigeria’s transport fares higher in May
eHealth Africa (eHA) has launched a new effort to help women-owned businesses compete for institutional contracts, training 213 entrepreneurs from read more eHealth Africa opens procurement pipeline to women-owned businesses across 11 states
Nigeria’s impressive broadband growth is concealing a major weakness in the country’s digital infrastructure, with only about 265,000 homes connected read more Nigeria’s broadband boom masks home internet crisis, only 265,000 homes connected to fibre
At least 13 people have died after torrential rain triggered severe flooding across Ghana’s capital, Accra, leaving homes submerged, roads read more Accra floods kill at least 13 as Ghana warns more heavy rain is on the way
The United States Supreme Court has ruled that states can bar transgender women and girls from competing in female sports read more US Supreme Court backs ban on transgender women in female school sports
At least 37 children are still reported missing following an attack on Government Day Secondary School in Lassa, Askira Uba read more Full list: 37 students still missing after Borno exam hall abduction
As Nigeria moves deeper into its digital transformation drive, technology leaders and policymakers are set to examine how the country read more Nigeria’s digital future faces execution test as ITGOV 2026 targets infrastructure gaps
Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, is set to expand his investments in Tanzania with plans to develop a port, a 2,000-megawatt coal-fired power plant and several other large-scale infrastructure projects in the East African country. The post Dangote to build port, 2,000MW power plant in Tanzania a
The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked President Donald Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship, ruling that children born in the United States to parents who are unlawfully or temporarily present in the country are citizens at birth. The post U.S. Supreme Court blocks Trump’s bid to end birthright ci
Nigeria’s consumer credit outstanding fell by N780 billion in February 2026, as elevated lending rates and tighter borrowing conditions weighed on household demand for loans despite easing monetary conditions and stronger banking system liquidity. The post Nigeria’s consumer credit falls to N3.03 tr
Few sectors have shaped Nigeria’s economic fortunes as profoundly as the electric power sector. Yet, few have also generated as read more Nigeria’s power sector at a crossroads: Why AI, market reforms and political will must power our industrial future
A few weeks ago, I wrote that Nigeria had dropped a Ferrari engine into a Peugeot 504 body and was wondering why the car would not win races. I argued that T+1 was a fine destination arrived at by a reckless route, that we had compressed 2 settlement cycle changes into 8 months, and that […] The pos
Major political parties have begun the process of submitting the names and particulars of their candidates to the Independent National read more APC, NDC, ADC, PDP, LP secure INEC portal access as candidates’ upload begins
Britain's competition regulator has proposed new rules that would allow app developers to direct users to alternative payment methods outside the app stores operated by Apple and Google, a move aimed at reducing commissions, boosting competition and lowering costs for consumers. The post UK proposes
Only one in four men has optimal semen quality, said a Consultant Gynaecologist, Dr Victor Ajayi, quoting a 2012 study. read more Only 25% of men have healthy sperm – Experts
A flight carrying another batch of 269 repatriated Nigerians from Johannesburg, South Africa, has arrived at the Murtala Mohammed International read more Another batch of 269 Nigerians repatriated from South Africa arrive Lagos
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has proposed the establishment of a specialised Commercial read more Nigeria’s finance minister advocates commercial dispute tribunal to unlock capital
Global index provider FTSE Russell has placed its planned reclassification of Nigeria back to Frontier Market status under “further review.” read more FTSE Russell stops Nigeria’s Frontier Market upgrade on T+1 shift
Power generation giant Geregu Power Plc pushed its balance sheet to the absolute limit in its 2025 financial year, choosing read more Geregu drains cash reserves for N22.5bn dividend amid squeezed profit
The Nigerian government plans to engage the South African government to seek compensation for Nigerians who were forced to abandon businesses and properties amid ongoing anti-immigrant protests in the country. The post FG to seek compensation for Nigerians forced to abandon businesses in South Afric
African airlines recorded an 8.9% year-on-year increase in international passenger demand in May 2026, with the region's average passenger load factor improving to 73.4%. The post African airlines post 8.9% international passenger demand growth in May appeared first on Nairametrics.
Global index provider FTSE Russell has placed its planned reclassification of Nigeria back to Frontier Market status under "further review." The post BREAKING: FTSE Russell halts Nigeria’s Frontier Market upgrade over T+1 shift appeared first on Nairametrics.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is working on a new framework that will give Nigerians zero-rated access to educational websites, including platforms such as Coursera, Google Classroom, among others. The post NCC framework: Coursera, Google Classroom may get zero-rated data in Nigeria a
The United Nations has warned that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Central and East Africa could cost the continent as much as $3.6 billion in economic output and wipe out more than 328,000 jobs if the virus spreads beyond its current hotspots. The post Ebola outbreak could cost Africa $3.6 billion, 3
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Candidate Nomination Portal (ICNP) for the 2027 general elections is officially open. This automated read more INEC candidates’ nominations portal: Only the recognised National Chairmen, National Secretaries can secure access codes
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen paid a visit to the Lagos headquarters of cryptocurrency exchange Roqqu this week, as the company outlined plans to expand into new markets and strengthen its transaction infrastructure. The post Osimhen visits Roqqu HQ as crypto exchange plans global expansion ap
The Federal Government has evacuated another 269 Nigerians from South Africa, bringing the total number of citizens repatriated within the read more 269 more Nigerians evacuated from South Africa as FG steps up repatriation efforts
Shareholders and market observers are turning their attention to Zenith Bank Plc as the financial powerhouse gears up for its read more Zenith Bank: Interim dividend in focus as Board meets July 29
For years, Nigeria’s response to insecurity has followed a familiar pattern: increase spending, deploy more forces, launch operations and hope read more Nigeria’s security spending trap leaves violence undefeated
Seven months into 2026, the Nigerian debt market is witnessing an unprecedented surge in Commercial Paper (CP) issuances. It is becoming increasingly clear that corporate borrowers are snubbing traditional bank loans. If you’re wondering why, the answers aren’t far-fetched. Chief among them is the c
In March 2022, when Mina Guli announced her goal to complete 200 marathons in a single year, my immediate reaction read more From 200 marathons to 2,000 miles: Mina Guli’s mission to restore our water
Nigeria recorded 79,323 deaths linked to terror-related violence between 2020 and 2025. The post Nigeria records 79,323 terror-related deaths between 2020 and 2025 – Report appeared first on Nairametrics.
Unreliable electricity supply and poor internet connectivity have emerged as the biggest obstacles preventing Nigeria's creative industry from competing regionally and globally, according to a new report by NECLive. The post Power outages, poor internet top obstacles facing Nigerian creatives — Repo
The Federal Government has confirmed that the Ibadan axis of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, which had been completed by Julius Berger, is failing very badly and has become very dangerous for vehicular movement. The post Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: FG confirms failed Ibadan section, orders rebuild appeare
University Press Plc has released its audited 2026 results for the period ended March 31, 2026, reporting pre-tax profit of N389.52 million, down 37.15% YoY from N619.74 million in the prior year. The post University Press 2026 profit falls 52%, dividend rises to 18 kobo appeared first on Nairametri
Lawyers have urged the Authority Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Rabiu Abdullahi Umar, and his team to pursue amendments to the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) and address issues relating to regulatory overlap and stakeholder engagement.
Inflation reversed direction, government borrowed more aggressively than ever, growth continued but left most Nigerians behind and the naira, against all expectations, held steady. The post Slow GDP, rising inflation, elections point to an uncertain 2026 H2 appeared first on Nairametrics.
Entrepreneur, lawyer and 38th Miss Nigeria, Ezinne Akudo, is expanding her media footprint with the launch of Season 2 of Beyond with Ezinne, a fast-growing podcast that has become a platform for conversations around purpose, identity and personal growth.As the creator economy continues to reshape m
By the end of the first quarter of 2026, Aradel Holdings Plc and Seplat Energy Plc together held N2.24 trillion in cash and bank balances, representing almost the entire cash reserve of Nigeria’s listed upstream oil industry. The post Aradel and Seplat emerge as Nigeria’s oil and gas cash kings, but
Nigeria's insurance sector recorded mixed performance in the first quarter of 2026, with results diverging sharply across operators. The post Insurance companies that generated the largest insurance revenue in Q1 2026 appeared first on Nairametrics.
Nigeria’s Oil Windfall Has an Expiry Date The post Nigeria’s oil windfall has an expiry date appeared first on Nairametrics.
Nkechi Okonkwo has been awake since 3:45 in the morning. By the time most of Oshodi is still arguing with its alarm clock, she has soaked beans, queued at the neighbourhood mill, lit her coal pot, and begun producing one of the most economically efficient food products in Nigeria. An akara ball cost
Dozens of Nigerians in South Africa have sought refuge at the Nigerian High Commission over fears of possible xenophobic attacks linked to planned anti-immigrant demonstrations, with many remaining stranded despite ongoing evacuation efforts by the Federal Government. The post Nigerians in South Afr
Asylum seekers in the United Kingdom may soon be required to repay up to £10,000 (about $13,222) in accommodation and living support received from the government before they can apply for permanent settlement, under new proposals aimed at tightening the country’s immigration system and reducing the
Powering productivity: Why Nigeria’s business future depends on captive power The post Powering productivity: Why Nigeria’s business future depends on captive power appeared first on Nairametrics.
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has unveiled about N4 trillion FGN Bond auction plan for the third quarter (Q3) of 2026, covering three auction dates: July 20, August 17, and September 14, 2026. The post DMO unveils N4 trillion FGN Bond auction plan for Q3 2026 appeared first on Nairametrics.
The price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, has declined across parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), providing some relief to households after months of sustained price increases. The post Cooking gas price falls to N1,498/kg in Abuja after N2,000 peak appeare