Nigerians spent N1.3tn on petrol in June — NMDPRA
Amid rising energy costs, Nigerians spent about N1.3tn on buying Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) to power their vehicles and electricity generators in June, as consumption across the country reached 1.44 billion litres, according to the latest data from…
Prof. Utomi urges FG to prioritise healthcare, education
The Convener of Big Tent Shadow Cabinet, Prof. Pat Utomi, has urged the Federal Government to shift priorities from flashy projects to healthcare and education development. Utomi, in an interview on Wednesday in Lagos, said healthcare and education…
Experts call for inflation relief, better living standards
Some financial experts have commended the Federal Government for raising Nigeria’s external reserves to 41 billion dollars, the highest in nearly four years. They also stressed the need to channel more efforts toward easing the economic hardship facing…
T2, formerly 9mobile, posts first subscriber gain in 20 months
T2 Mobile, formerly 9mobile, posted its first subscriber gain in nearly two years in July 2025, reversing a 20-month decline, even as Nigeria’s telecom industry shed 2.4 million customers, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission…
Nigeria’s inverter boom: A silent threat to national security
Nigeria’s unreliable electricity supply has created a booming market for inverters. Millions of households, businesses, hospitals, and financial institutions now rely on them. With only 58 percent of the population connected to the grid and electricity…
Tinubu Pledges To Accelerate Nigeria’s Development Through Technology
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to fast-track Nigeria’s development through technology and food security, aligning with the success models of emerging economies like Brazil. Speaking on Tuesday when he met with a cross section of Nigerians…
I Heard One Minister Say “We’ve Given N419bn Conditional Cash Transfer, 419? Who Did You Give – Yusuf
A former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Professor Usman Yusuf has raised questions over the transparency of the Federal Government’s conditional cash transfer programme. Speaking in an interview on Trust TV, Prof.…
Peter Rufai’s Daughter Reflects on Late Father’s Legacy in Instagram
The daughter of late Nigerian football icon Peter Rufai has reflected on the life and character of her father, describing him as both strict and loving. Her tribute was shared in a video reported by Punch News on its Instagram handle, @punchnewspapers,…
Lagos Court Orders Permanent Forfeiture Of N246m Linked To Ex-Army Properties Boss
The case stemmed from an earlier order by Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke, who had granted an interim forfeiture of the shares and directed their publication in a national newspaper, calling on any interested parties to show cause why they should not be…
Nigeria Losing Revenue to Dominance of ‘Unofficial Exports’ – Experts
As the processed food industry is gaining global recognition, experts have warned that the nation risks losing credit for its progress due to the dominance of informal export channels. Fresh data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reveals that…