Abuja residents hail FG’s intervention on food price drop
Some Abuja residents have commended the Federal Government’s intervention to reduce food prices, saying the crashing prices of food items have brought relief to residents.
Explainer: What Is Donald Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’?
The board was originally conceived to oversee the rebuilding of Gaza, but the charter does not appear to limit its role to the Palestinian territory.
Intersociety accuses New York Times of misrepresentation over interview on killings of Christians
The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has accused the New York Times and its West African Bureau Chief, Ms Ruth Maclean, of misrepresenting facts and attributing false claims to the organisation in a recent report on killings of Christians in Nigeria.
Oxygen X Achieves Dual ISO Certifications, Reinforcing Commitment to Security, Trust, and Business Resilience.
Oxygen X Finance Company, a subsidiary of Access Holdings and a leader in digital lending, has achieved dual ISO certifications: ISO 27001:2022 (Information Security Management) and ISO 22301:2019 (Business Continuity Management). These globally recognized standards confirm Oxygen X’s commitment to world-class data protection and its ability to maintain uninterrupted service during unforeseen disruptions. Daniel Watts, […]
Who’s Afraid of Madam Governor?
The campaign for increased women’s seats is not about charity. It is indeed about justice, strategy, and the unfinished business of nation-building.
EPILEPTIC POWER: Stranded generation capacity hits 2,275MW in 5 years
…As GenCos frown over 33.6% deficiency in evacuation By Mariam Eko Nigeria’s power supply crisis seems to be unabated as stranded electricity generation capacity rose by 1.19 per cent to 2,275 megawatts, MW, over a five-year period, highlighting persistent weaknesses in the country’s transmission infrastructure and worsening liquidity challenges across the power value chain. Operational data […]
Banks report higher loan default rates in Q4’25
By Babajide Komolafe Banks have recorded an increase in loan defaults by households and corporates in the fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting growing repayment pressures on consumers and businesses. “The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) disclosed this in its Credit Conditions Survey (CCS) Report for Q4 2025, which revealed that lenders experienced higher default rates on […]
Nigeria’s oil output drops 8.3% to 1.544m bpd
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), the oil and gas industry regulator, said Nigeria’s oil output, including condensate, dropped significantly by 8.3 percent year-on-year (YoY) to 1.544 million bpd in December 2025 from 1.684 million recorded in the corresponding period of 2024. The Commission did not provide reasons in its […]
Nigerian newspapers review: Confusion over alleged kidnap of 172 worshippers in 3 Kaduna churches
Another headline features the International Monetary Fund (IMF) revising Nigeria’s 2026 economic growth forecast upward to 4.4 per cent, attributing the improvement to stronger macroeconomic conditions and sustained reform momentum.
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, January 20, 2026
In the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the Naira opened the trading day at approximately 1,419.37 per dollar.
IMF upgrades Nigeria’s 2026 growth outlook to 4.4%
•Urges FG to rebuild fiscal buffers By Babajide Komolafe, Economy Editor The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded its growth forecast for Nigeria to 4.4 per cent in 2026, citing improved macroeconomic conditions and reform momentum. The Fund disclosed this in its January 2026 World Economic Outlook (WEO) Update, titled, “Global Economy: Steady amid Divergent […]
