Olujuwon, son of ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, has picked his preferred southern presidential candidate between President Bola Tinubu, Seyi Makinde and Peter Obi.
What can ₦50,000 buy in Nigeria? See a sample basket of rice, beans, garri, yam, eggs and vegetables, plus tips to stretch food budgets as prices vary.
Dangote Industries secures a $4.2 billion gas deal for a $2.5bn fertiliser plant in Ethiopia, enhancing agriculture and creating thousands of jobs in East Africa.
The NBS reports February 2026 food inflation at 12.12% year-on-year, easing annual pressure, while month-on-month prices rose 4.69% due to beans, yam.
The CPPE warns rising global energy prices are squeezing Nigerian businesses, urging efficiency, renewable adoption, and government reforms to reduce costs.
Nigeria's food inflation rose to 12.12% in February, reversing January's decline, as prices for staples like rice and yams surged, impacting households nationwide.
Nigeria’s inflation drops to 15.06% in February 2026, easing cost of living as food and core prices moderate, offering relief to households nationwide.
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA) to distribute rice to Nigerians across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
The rising cost of accommodation has forced many 9–5 workers in Lagos to leave the state for affordable options in the suburbs and neighbouring staes.
Post-Ramadan, tomato prices in Nigeria are forecasted to rise as harvest ends. A 50kg basket costs N20,000, expected to reach N30,000–N40,000 nationally.
The CBN restricts phone number changes for BVNs to combat fraud, enhancing security with a new watchlist for suspicious activities in Nigeria's digital payments.
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