13 h. ago Nigeria records 19,213 measles cases, 153 deaths in 11 months — NCDC

Nigeria’s NCDC reports a measles outbreak with 19,213 confirmed cases and 153 deaths in the first 11 months of 2025, highlighting vaccination gaps. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-records-19213-measles-cases-153-deaths-in-11-months-ncdc/

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20 h. ago Nigeria’s Economy Records 12 Consecutive Months Of Expansion In 2025

The federal government has says Nigeria’s economy expanded consistently for 12 consecutive months in 2025, reflecting sustained growth in economic activities despite global and domestic challenges. The minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this yesterday in Abuja while presenting the government’s end-of-year scorecard. Idris said the sustained expansion was evident in the […]

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49 h. ago EMTL revenue surges 66.1 percent to N222.90bn in H1 2025, outperforms target

Nigeria’s Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) recorded a strong performance in the first half of 2025, rising to ₦222.90 billion, a 66.1 percent outperformance against the half-year projection of ₦134.17 billion, according to official fiscal data. The robust EMTL showing formed a key pillar of the Federal Government’s revenue performance in the period and has […]

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5 d. ago Nigeria’s infrastructure bet chokes as debt trap, weak revenue crush N10.8trn capital budget 

The federal government is struggling to turn its ambitious budget plans into real infrastructure spending, recording a steep 73.7 percent read more Nigeria’s infrastructure bet chokes as debt trap, weak revenue crush N10.8trn capital budget 

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7 d. ago Nigeria ranks second most targeted African country for cyberattacks in November – Check Point Research 

Nigeria emerged as one of the primary targets for cybercriminals in Africa last month, with a record of a staggering read more Nigeria ranks second most targeted African country for cyberattacks in November – Check Point Research 

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9 d. ago Nigeria pension funds shift to Dollar assets as foreign money market holdings surge 112 per cent

NIGERIA’S pension industry recorded a fresh surge in offshore exposure in the third quarter of 2025, as investment in foreign money market instruments jumped by 111.76 per cent, reflecting heightened appetite for dollar-denominated assets among Closed Pension Fund Administrators (CPFAs). Industry data show that the total Net Asset Value (NAV) of Nigeria’s pension funds rose […]

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1 week ago Wema Bank Unveils ₦120m Grand Prize Pool As 35 Teams Advance To Hackaholics 6.0 Finale

Wema Bank has announced a ₦120 million prize pool for the Hackaholics 6.0 Grand Finale following the emergence of 35 teams from regional pitch sessions that recorded 1,460 participants across seven cities in Nigeria. Announcing the prize structure, MD/CEO Wema Bank, Moruf Oseni, disclosed that the ₦120 million will be awarded across several winning categories […]

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1 week ago Nigeria’s exports outpace imports as trade surplus hits N6.69tn

Nigeria recorded a N6.69tn trade surplus in Q3 2025, driven by economic reforms in the FX market that boosted export competitiveness and curbed imports. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-exports-outpace-imports-as-trade-surplus-hits-n6-69tn/

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1 week ago Two Nigerian startups shine as NBA Africa unveils five winners

Nigeria’s tech ecosystem recorded a strong showing on Friday as

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1 week ago FG insists security challenges not religious as Nigeria records 860 terrorism convictions, 891 acquittals

The Federal Government has clarified that Nigeria’s security challenges are not driven by religion, noting that between 2017 and 2025, read more FG insists security challenges not religious as Nigeria records 860 terrorism convictions, 891 acquittals

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2 w. ago Nigeria records highest oil output since 1989, hits 355,000bpd – NEPL

NNPC’s subsidiary, NEPL, boosts Nigeria’s oil output to a record 355,000 barrels per day, the highest daily production level recorded since 1989. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-records-highest-oil-output-since-1989-hits-355000bpd-nepl/

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2 w. ago FG secured 860 terrorism convictions, 891 acquittals from 2017 to date — AGF Fagbemi

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, said Nigeria has secured 860 terrorism-related convictions and recorded 891 acquittals between 2017 and 2025...

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2 w. ago National Assembly Hosts Art Exhibition Featuring Autistic GWR Holder Kanye

The National Assembly, on Tuesday, reaffirmed its commitment to promoting inclusion and addressing the stigma faced by children living with autism in Nigeria, as it hosted a special art exhibition featuring Guinness World Record holder, Kanye Okeke. Held at the National Assembly Library in Abuja, the exhibition showcased the works of the young autistic artist, […]

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2 w. ago EU to commission 630 kilowatts renewable energy project in Gombe

The European Union’s expanding footprint in Nigeria’s clean energy transition is set to record a major milestone as the 630-kilowatt Balanga renewable energy project in Gombe State moves toward commissioning in March 2026.

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2 w. ago $2.4bn Eurobond, Oil receipts, remittances drive Nigeria’s $7.5bn reserves surge —Research

•Other African markets record improvements Nigeria’s external reserves have staged a strong recovery, recording a cumulative accretion of US$7.5 billion between June and November 2025, according to new research findings. Meanwhile, as of December 4, 2025, Nigeria’s foreign reserves climbed to $46.7 billion, the highest level in almost seven years, according to Olayemi Cardoso, Central […]

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2 w. ago How Nigeria’s top banks transformed volatility into record profit

Nigeria’s banking industry has just delivered one of its most remarkable earnings seasons in years. Despite a turbulent macroeconomic backdrop read more How Nigeria’s top banks transformed volatility into record profit

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2 w. ago Emotions High, Hope Alive After St Mary Catholic School Abduction

Nigeria has, in recent years, recorded hundreds more mass kidnappings, with armed gangs targeting vulnerable populations for ransom and rampaging throughout poorly policed rural areas. The post Emotions High, Hope Alive After St Mary Catholic School Abduction appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Manufacturing Sector Grows 1.25% In Q3 Amid Persisting Fragility

Nigeria’s manufacturing sector recorded a modest growth of 1.25 per cent in real terms during the third quarter of 2025, reflecting signs of fragility despite easing inflationary pressures. While this growth represents an improvement from 0.8 per cent in the same period last year, it trails the 1.6 per cent growth seen in the previous […]

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2 w. ago Production Outage In Nigeria, Others Plunges OPEC Crude Output In November

The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) reportedly pumped 28.40 million barrels per day last month, down 30,000 bpd from October’s total. This is as Nigeria and Iraq recorded the largest declines. A fire on the Yoho production platform and its resulting shutdown helped lower shipments. OPEC’s oil output edged lower in November, despite […]

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2 w. ago Nigeria records highest weekly cyberattacks in Africa — Report

A new report reveals Nigeria faces the highest weekly cyberattacks in Africa, with 4,200 attacks per firm, driven by AI-enabled threats and cloud exploitat Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-records-highest-weekly-cyberattacks-in-africa-report/

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