Nigerians held N5.19 trillion outside the banking system in May 2026, underscoring the continued reliance on cash despite expanding digital payment channels and financial inclusion efforts.
Petrol prices in Nigeria have surged by about 643 per cent from N175 per litre in May 2023 to as high as N1,300 by May 2026, driven by subsidy removal, naira devaluation and global oil market disruptions.
President Bola Tinubu has awarded a record 1,062 national honours within three years in office, according to findings by The
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Nigeria ranks 112th in the 2026 press freedom index, with reports highlighting ongoing threats, arrests, and weak protection for journalists.
The Michael Jackson biopic Michael has grossed N123.2 million in its Nigerian opening weekend while shattering global records with a
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced that youth-led ventures now account for 70% of new businesses in Lagos, contributing ₦4.5 trillion annually to the state’s economy.
A surge in the theft of over 600 generators and batteries in 2025 is causing massive financial losses and network disruptions for Nigerian telecom operators despite government efforts to protect critical infrastructure.
Nigeria has been ranked Africa’s highest food waster with 38 million tonnes lost yearly, prompting urgent calls from the European Union, government, and UNIDO for reforms to tackle environmental and food security risks.
Cooking gas prices in Nigeria have climbed to N1,500 per kilogram due to international conflict and limited local supply, causing a significant
