6 d. ago Nigeria Recorded 1,119 Lassa Fever Cases, 206 Deaths In 2025 – Centre

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says as of December 21, 2025, the country recorded 1,119 confirmed cases of Lassa fever and 206 deaths. This was contained in its situation report for epidemiological week 51 of 2025 (December 15–21, 2025), released yesterday in Abuja. The report revealed that the country’s case fatality […]

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7 d. ago Nigerian box office hit historic N15.6bn in 2025 as Nollywood films get more views than Hollywood for first time

Nigeria’s cinema industry recorded its strongest performance ever in 2025, with a total box office gross of N15.6 billion (approximately read more Nigerian box office hit historic N15.6bn in 2025 as Nollywood films get more views than Hollywood for first time

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7 d. ago Analysts say recapitalisation to improve banks’ loan growth in 2026

Nigeria’s banking sector is expected to record stronger loan growth and more resilient earnings in 2026, driven largely by recent read more Analysts say recapitalisation to improve banks’ loan growth in 2026

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7 d. ago Iwobi Orchestrates, Lookman Delivers: Four Takeaways From Nigeria’s Rout Of Mozambique

With a 4-0 victory, Nigeria are the first team to record the biggest win so far in the continental showpiece. The post Iwobi Orchestrates, Lookman Delivers: Four Takeaways From Nigeria’s Rout Of Mozambique appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 d. ago Iwobi Orchestrates, Lookman Delivers: Five Takeaways From Nigeria’s Rout Of Mozambique

With a 4-0 victory, Nigeria are the first team to record the biggest win so far in the continental showpiece. The post Iwobi Orchestrates, Lookman Delivers: Five Takeaways From Nigeria’s Rout Of Mozambique appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago The Yoruba Mind in sickness and in health – The intriguing story of Raymond Harold Prince

Coming off the back of a glamorous ‘Detty December’ celebration in Lagos, which reached its apogee in the Eyo Festival, read more The Yoruba Mind in sickness and in health – The intriguing story of Raymond Harold Prince

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1 week ago Big targets, hard realities: Nigeria’s industry, trade and investment journey in 2025

Nigeria’s industry, trade and investment sector recorded a mixed performance in 2025, as improved macroeconomic stability helped rebuild investor confidence read more Big targets, hard realities: Nigeria’s industry, trade and investment journey in 2025

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1 week ago Nigeria recorded $720m foreign direct investment in third quarter of 2025

…reiterates need for decentralised Police President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria’s  foreign direct investment is  responding positively to the read more Nigeria recorded $720m foreign direct investment in third quarter of 2025

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1 week ago Nigerian Stocks Jump By 51% in 2025 Despite Inflation, Devaluation, Other Headwinds

Market Cap rises by N36trn, highest annual increase on record Nigeria’s stock market delivered a historic triumph in 2025, with equities surging 51.19 per cent despite fierce headwinds from Naira devaluation, soaring inflation, and global economic pressures—outpacing the previous year’s 37.65 per cent gain. Market capitalisation rocketed by a record N36.62 trillion to reach N99.4 […]

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1 week ago Nigeria records faster economic expansion as PMI reaches 57.6 in December

Nigeria’s economic activity expanded at a faster pace in December 2025, marking a sharp improvement in business conditions as the read more Nigeria records faster economic expansion as PMI reaches 57.6 in December

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2 w. ago Nigeria Records $4.60bn Overall Balance Of Payments Surplus In Q3 2025

As external reserves rise to $42.77bn     Nigeria recorded an overall Balance of Payments (BOP) surplus of $4.60billion in the third quarter of 2025, marking a turnaround from the deficit position in the preceding quarter, according to data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The improvement was supported by a sustained current […]

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2 w. ago Hilda Baci reinforces Nigeria’s food industry leadership with empowerment programme

Hilda Baci, a chef and two-time Guinness World record winner, has continued to redefine Nigeria’s culinary landscape, not only through read more Hilda Baci reinforces Nigeria’s food industry leadership with empowerment programme

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2 w. ago UPDATE: No casualties recorded as fire guts Great Nigeria Insurance House in Lagos

A fire incident erupted on Wednesday at a high-rise commercial building on Lagos Island, triggering a rapid emergency response from read more UPDATE: No casualties recorded as fire guts Great Nigeria Insurance House in Lagos

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2 w. ago United Nigeria, Max Air lead flight cancellations in Q3 2025 – Report

NCAA Q3 2025 data shows a drop in flight cancellations in Nigeria, with United Nigeria and Max Air recording the highest rates among domestic airlines. Read More: https://punchng.com/united-nigeria-max-air-lead-flight-cancellations-in-q3-2025-report/

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2 w. ago China–Nigeria cooperation records strong gains in 2025 – Consul General

China-Nigeria cooperation yielded significant achievements in 2025, with bilateral trade exceeding $22.3B. Learn about gains in politics and economics. Read More: https://punchng.com/china-nigeria-cooperation-records-strong-gains-in-2025-consul-general/

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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4 w. 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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