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Several economic claims made by President Bola Tinubu during his October 1 Independence Day address have been examined against official statistics and other verifiable records. In his address marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence anniversary, Tinubu highlighted developments in economic growth, inflation, crude oil losses and non-oil exports. A review published by FactCheckHub examined four of the…

Personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces have begun receiving their September salaries with the recently approved salary increases reflected in their payments, the Defence Headquarters has confirmed. The development comes after President Bola Tinubu approved salary adjustments of between 30 per cent and 80 per cent for military personnel, with the new structure taking effect…

Nigeria may require at least $10 billion to develop an integrated railway network capable of connecting major parts of the country and supporting economic growth, transportation experts have said. The experts said the country’s existing railway system remains fragmented, limiting the ability of rail transportation to significantly reduce pressure on Nigeria’s roads and bring down…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Anambra State Command has arrested a 24-year-old man suspected of vandalising and stealing equipment from a telecommunications mast in the state. The suspect was reportedly arrested in connection with the alleged vandalism of power installations and other equipment belonging to a telecommunications service provider. The arrest was…

Scrap and waste dealers across Nigeria have commenced a 15-day nationwide warning strike over a dispute with iron-smelting companies. The industrial action began on Thursday, October 1, according to the National Association of Scrap and Waste Dealers Employers of Nigeria. The association said the dispute centres on the prices paid for scrap metals and the…

Nigeria’s telecommunications industry is welcoming a new operator following the issuance of a Unified Access Service Licence to Swift Telephone Network Limited. The licence became effective on October 1, 2026, giving the Nigerian-owned company regulatory approval to provide voice, data, fixed and mobile telecommunications services. The entry comes into a market dominated by a handful…

A fresh digital literacy initiative is seeking stronger support for programmes designed to improve digital skills and economic opportunities for women and girls in Bauchi and Kano states. The Centre for Information Technology and Development is seeking partnerships to address what it describes as the gender digital divide. The initiative focuses on improving access to…

Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary has triggered renewed discussions about the country’s economic direction, living standards and the impact of ongoing reforms. President Bola Tinubu, in his Independence Day address, said reducing the cost of living remained a central focus of his administration. The President said the government was working towards reducing the cost of producing…

The United States government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening relations with Nigeria as the country marks its 66th Independence Anniversary. The message came as Nigeria celebrated 66 years since gaining independence from British colonial rule in 1960. The United States’ acknowledgement reflects the longstanding relationship between both countries, which covers areas including trade, security,…

Political activities surrounding Nigeria’s 2027 general elections have continued to intensify, with opposition figures increasingly challenging the Federal Government’s assessment of its performance. Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s Independence Day message, arguing that economic hardship remains a major challenge for Nigerians. Atiku’s comments came after the President used his national broadcast…