Experts: Nigeria losing $15bn annually to oil theft
A Kaduna State University study has revealed that Nigeria loses $15 billion annually to oil theft and vandalism, threatening the sustainability of the Tinubu administration’s economic agenda.
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Meta accused of earning $7bn yearly from scam ads – Report
Scam and prohibited ads reportedly made up about 10.1% of Meta’s 2024 revenue.”
“Meta says the claims misrepresent its efforts to fight fraud.
Only 10% of Nigerians have full access to clean water and hygiene — Report
“More people are moving into urban areas, thereby overstressing the available sanitation and hygiene facilities.”
One doctor for 43,000 patients in Northern Nigeria – Report
A new report reveals that some northern Nigerian states have one doctor serving over 43,000 people, exposing a deep healthcare crisis worsened by poor retention and medical migration.
FRSC reports 7,715 road accidents nationwide in nine months
FRSC reports a 10% rise in road traffic crashes across Nigeria between January and September 2025, with over 3,900 deaths and 24,000 injuries recorded.
FRSC raises concern over 206,000 unclaimed driver’s licences across Nigeria
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has revealed that over 206,000 driver’s licences remain uncollected across the country as of October 17, urging Nigerians to visit designated centres to claim them.
Nigeria’s population projected to rise by 130 million by 2050 — World Bank chief
World Bank President Ajay Banga says Nigeria’s population will grow by about 130 million by 2050, firmly placing the country among the world’s most populous nations.
FULL LIST: Lagos retains IGR crown, generated over ₦1.2tn in 2024
Lagos State kept its crown as Nigeria’s biggest sub-national revenue generator in 2024, as the National Bureau of Statistics released the Internally Generated Revenue at State Level 2024 report.
Over 140 countries globally allow diaspora voting- Expert
Kayode Emola, deputy national leader (Diaspora) of the Yoruba Self-Determination Movement, says that 141 of 193 countries now allow diaspora voting and argues Nigeria should adopt similar reforms to enfranchise its overseas citizens.
Ondo police rescue 4-year-old sold for ₦3.7m
Ondo police rescued a four-year-old girl sold for N3.7m, exposing a trafficking syndicate spanning three states.