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50kg local rice price jumped 20.5% to ₦112,000 in March — NBS

The National Bureau of Statistics said the average price of 50kg local rice (short grains)...

Naira trades stable at ₦1361/$ as FX turnover rises

The naira recorded slight gains against the United States dollar on Thursday, May 7, 2026,...

Power sector workers warn of crisis amid insecurity, poverty

Organised Labour in the nation’s electricity industry has raised alarm over worsening insecurity, deepening poverty,...

Dangote unveils 20,000MW generation ambition

The chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has said he plans to expand into 20,000...

Senate confirms Joseph Tegbe as new power minister

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Mr Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power after he successfully...

Dangote Refinery says petrol price remains unchanged nationwide

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has stated that the price of Premium Motor Spirit,...

Dangote Refinery raises petrol price to ₦1350/litre

Dangote Refinery has effected another upward price adjustment, raising its ex-depot price of Premium Motor...

Musk wanted $80bn to colonize Mars, says OpenAI president

OpenAI’s president testified on Tuesday that Elon Musk supported transforming the artificial intelligence startup into...

Oil prices fall as Trump pauses Hormuz naval escort

Oil prices slipped on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said the United States would temporarily...

Apple to pay $250m over misleading AI Siri claims lawsuit

Apple has agreed to pay a total of $250 million (£184 million) to settle a...

Bagudu outlines plan for Nigeria’s $1trn economy by 2030

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to building an inclusive, sustainable, and innovation-driven economy...

Zenith Bank appoints Mustafa Bello to replace Jim Ovia

Zenith Bank Plc has appointed Engr. Mustafa Bello as its new Chairman, following the retirement...