Nigeria Records 138 Lassa Fever Deaths in 2025 Amid Outbreak
Nigeria reports 138 deaths and 717 confirmed Lassa fever cases in 18 states in 2025, with a 19.3% fatality rate. Ondo, Taraba, and Bauchi most affected.
Peter Obi Urges Competent Leadership, Youth Engagement at Cambridge
Peter Obi urges African youths at Cambridge to fight corruption and demand competent leadership, emphasizing education, health, and poverty reduction.
World Bank Projects 22.1% Inflation for Nigeria in 2025
World Bank projects Nigeria’s inflation rate at 22.1% in 2025, highlighting strong economic growth and the impact of tight monetary policy by the CBN.
Senate Passes All Tinubu Tax Reform Bills
Senate passes all four Tinubu tax reform bills, marking a major milestone for Nigeria’s tax modernization and economic development.
Nigerian Communities Take Shell to UK Court Over Oil Spills
Ogale and Bille communities sue Shell in UK court over oil spills that devastated their environment, marking a historic fight for justice and accountability.
FG Raises NNPCL Oil Production Target to 2.5 Million bpd
FG sets 2.5 million bpd oil production target for NNPCL by 2025, citing reforms and upstream growth; calls for global investment amid energy transition.
Nigeria Completes $3.4bn IMF Loan Repayment
Nigeria fully repays $3.4bn IMF loan from 2020, clearing principal and exiting debtors’ list, while continuing to service interest until 2029.
Senate Passes Two Tax Reform Bills Amid Security Focus
Senate passes two tax reform bills, retains 7.5% VAT, and addresses insecurity in troubled states as National Assembly resumes plenary sessions.
Presidency Denies AfDB’s Adesina Is Political Threat to Tinubu
Nigerian Presidency denies AfDB President Adesina is a political threat to Tinubu, responding to economic critiques and rumors of rivalry.
ExxonMobil to Invest $1.5bn in Nigerian Deepwater Oilfield
ExxonMobil plans $1.5bn investment in Nigeria’s Usan deepwater oilfield from 2025-2027, aiming to increase production and support national energy targets.
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