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Nigeria’s markets are facing a growing challenge as counterfeit and substandard products continue to find their way onto shelves, raising concerns over consumer safety, business losses and the effectiveness of efforts to protect buyers. From cosmetics and medicines to food items, electrical appliances, spare parts and household products, consumers increasingly have to distinguish between genuine…
A survivor of the May 2026 school kidnapping in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State has given a disturbing account of the 56 days she and dozens of other victims spent in captivity. The survivor, identified in court only as “AAA” to protect her identity, testified before the Federal High Court in Abuja as…
The rising price of petrol is putting fresh pressure on households and businesses across Nigeria, with pump prices reaching about ₦1,430 per litre in major cities and climbing as high as ₦1,500 in some parts of the country. The latest increase has triggered renewed concerns about transportation costs, food prices and the wider cost of…
The Nigerian naira recorded fresh weakness against the United States dollar on Friday, September 18, 2026, with the currency trading at about ₦1,331 per dollar in the official foreign exchange market and around ₦1,375 per dollar in the parallel market. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria showed that the indicative exchange rate moved to…
Nigeria has won a major international arbitration battle connected to the long-delayed Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project in Taraba State, avoiding potential financial exposure of more than $3.38 billion. An arbitration tribunal operating under the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Paris ruled in Nigeria’s favour and rejected claims brought by Sunrise Power and Transmission Company…
The Osun State Government has ordered security agencies to maintain a 24-hour red alert across the state and approved the establishment of a Joint Security Task Force following recent security alerts and concerns over threats to lives and property. The decision was reached at a State Security Council meeting attended by the newly deployed Commissioner…
A major investigation has been launched in Niger State after 37 people suspected of illegal mining reportedly died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The victims were among people arrested during enforcement operations targeting suspected illegal mining activities around the M.I. Wushishi/Lukoto area of Minna on September 15…
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), through its Christian Social Responsibility arm, His Love Foundation, is set to commission a new dialysis centre at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Asaba, Delta State. The facility, named the Enoch and Folu Adeboye Dialysis Centre, is designed to expand access to specialised kidney care and strengthen the…
The death toll from a suspected toxic-alcohol outbreak in Ondo State has risen to 49, with authorities investigating the locally produced alcoholic drinks believed to be responsible for the deaths. The incident has affected communities in Odigbo and Irele Local Government Areas, with the Ondo State Government reporting about 170 affected people as health officials…
Popular crypto trader and social media personality Ahmed XM has issued a warning to social media users following online discussions surrounding his marriage and family. Ahmed XM, who is married to Safiya Umar and Safeera Abba Mukhtar, spoke out after discussions about his family reportedly turned into comparisons involving his wives and children. In a…