Nigeria's 36 states and the FCT recorded a combined domestic debt of N4.59 trillion as of June 30, 2026, DMO data showedLagos State topped the domestic debt rankings, with Delta, Rivers and the FCT also among the highest-owing subnational governmentsJigawa recorded the lowest domestic debt among all states, while sever…
…criticised Pastor Arome Osayi's sermon on September 27, 2026, arguing it discourages Nigerians from pursuing innovationVDM accused the pastor of steering Nigerians toward prayer and offerings rather than creativity and practical problem-solvingRelationship coach Solomon Buchi also weighed in, questioning the impact of…
By Nkiruka Nnorom & Marvellous Chukwunenye The planned upgrade of Nigeria’s manufacturing sector is at the heart of a new economic partnership between Nigeria and China, the outgoing Consul General of China in Lagos, Ms Yan Yuqing, has said. Yuqing disclosed this at a reception marking the 77th anniversary of the found…
Investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo has warned Nigerians seeking to escape economic hardship through irregular migration that they could encounter more difficult conditions in Libya. Soyombo, who is also the founder of Foundation for Investigative Journalism, spoke during an interview on ARISE News on Sunday while…
…a rain-controlling ritual during the cultural celebration.Reports indicate the young Nigerian man's role at the festival was to prevent rain from falling until the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, had safely returned to his palace. Footage circulating online showed the man rhythmically waving a staff while chanting as…
…celebration,"Damilola Oni faces backlash over her outfitEarlier, Legit.ng reported that Nigerian actress Damilola Oni faced online criticism over her outfit at the Lagos premiere of A Mama Deola Wedding Story on September 2, 2026.A viral video showed her wearing a white see-through lace gown with sheer panels, sequins,…
…imports dips 26% to 14.6m litres By Obas Esiedesa & Ediri Ejoh Crude oil receipts by Nigerian domestic refineries increased by 16.75 percent in August 2026, rising to 683,000 barrels per day (b/d) from 585,000b/d in July, according to the latest data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Autho…
…of things in the state. “Lagos is more important than being used for jokes. Today, Nigeria is collecting over 33 per cent GDP from Lagos. “So, the state cannot be taken for granted. We cannot just allow any inexperienced person to rule the state,” he said. The Deputy Governor said his experience in government had prepa…
…mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections, Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has donated 50 vehicles to support the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement in Kano State. The vehicles, formally presented on Sunday in Kano, will provid…
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The Federal Government has opened discussions with the World Bank for three new loans totalling $1.5bn, even as Nigeria’s public debt climbed to a record N166.79tn at the end of June 2026. Documents obtained from the World Bank show that the proposed fi…
(suleimansuleiman@dailytrust.com; 07066451983 SMS) Nigeria has a complicated relationship with capitalism. For the most part, it is barely understood. In Nigeria, capitalism is often presented as something inherently bad. This draws from the residual legacy of Nigerian Marxism, and a religious ethos that sometimes view…
—Meets Amina Mohammed as Nigeria rallies behind UN reform By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA —THE Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has said Africa’s continued exclusion from permanent membership of the United Nations (UN) Security Council undermines the fairness and legitimacy of the global governance system. He reaff…
…of science, engineering, with art. To my brother Aliko, congratulations. I always knew Nigerians to be very brave people and go-getters, but I did not anticipate that it was at this scale,” President Ruto said. The Kenyan leader disclosed that preparations had been concluded for the groundbreaking ceremony of the East…
…extreme caution and take all necessary safety precautions.” The warning comes amid the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) forecast of rain and thunderstorms across several parts of the country. In its latest weather bulletin covering September 26 to 28, NiMet forecast thunderstorms and rainfall in several locations…
…climbing to N163.66 trillion, as the return of foreign investors, following Nigeria’s re-entry into the FTSE Russell Frontier Market Index combined with renewed buying of energy stocks to extend the NGX bull run. The market value, which stood at N162.16 […] The post N163.7trn NGX: Foreign money, oil stocks drive fresh…
…has opened discussions with the World Bank for three new loans totalling $1.5bn, even as Nigeria’s public debt climbed to a record N166.79tn at the end of June 2026. Documents obtained from the World Bank show that the proposed financing comprises three separate $500m facilities for climate resilience, social protectio…
The Central Bank of Nigeria raised N8.14tn through Treasury bills issuances in the third quarter of 2026, surpassing the Debt Management Office’s N5.8tn target by N2.34tn, as investor demand exceeded the government’s borrowing plans. A review of eight Nigerian Treasury Bills auctions conducted between July and Septembe…
…extant rules and regulations to tackle administrative and professional negligence in Nigeria, saying […] The post Regulatory bodies, gatekeepers tasked on administrative professional negligence in Nigeria appeared first on Tribune Online.
The Christian Association of Nigeria, Borno State Chapter, has called for the urgent rescue of 78 abducted schoolchildren and others who have spent more than 100 days in captivity across the state. The state CAN Chairman, Most Reverend John Bakeni, made the call on Sunday at a prayer session organised to mark ‘CAN at 5…
…action from residents of the state. Soludo stated this on Sunday while commemorating Nigeria’s 66th independence anniversary at a solemn interdenominational thanksgiving service held at the Cathedral Church of St. Faith, Awka, the state capital. He called on the citizens to “stop reading the book of lamentations,” but…
Kebbi police arrest Nigerian man wanted for k!lling his business partner in Niger Republic The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a Nigerian man that was declared wanted in Niger Republic for k!lling his business partner. The suspect, Mas'udu Saidu, was traced and arrested at Gulma town in Argungu Local Government…
…Ojo area of Lagos before he relocated to Portugal in May 2023, said he returned to Nigeria recently to get married on 13th September 2026. He said he resorted to the criminal trade to offset expenses incurred during his wedding. by Linda Ikeji at 27/09/2026 10:27 AM | Share this Story
Opposition leader Atiku Abubakar called for a substantial increase to Nigeria's N70,000 minimum wage, saying it has failed to restore workers' purchasing powerThe ADC presidential candidate compared Nigeria's wage to those of Libya, Algeria, Gabon and other African countries, all of which he said were higherAtiku pledg…
…per cent in four months, highlighting the growing cost of an ingredient widely used in Nigerian kitchens.Onion sellers announce new prices as scarcity hits. / ContributorImagesTraders say a bag of onions now costs between ₦150,000 and ₦250,000, depending on its size and variety, compared with ₦50,000 to ₦70,000 in May.…
…criticised Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo over his comparison of petrol prices in Nigeria and the United Kingdom (UK). Okpebholo recently revealed that he bought petrol during a trip to London and discovered that it cost about ₦3,000 per litre, compared with the roughly ₦1,500 Nigerians were paying at the time, ur…