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The price of petrol in Nigeria has surged to nearly N1,400 per litre, exacerbating economic difficulties for citizens amid rising crude oil prices.

MTN Nigeria has reported a remarkable profit of N1.1 trillion for the financial year 2025, indicating a recovery from previous fiscal challenges.

Petrol prices in Nigeria have skyrocketed to N1,332 per litre due to another price hike by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery.

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised the petrol price for the fifth time this March to N1,275 per litre amid increasing volatility in Nigeria's deregulated petrol sector.

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised the price of petrol to N1,245 per litre, marking the fourth increase this month due to rising global geopolitical tensions.

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Nigeria announced a price increase for petrol to N1,245 per litre, citing global geopolitical tensions as the reason for the hike.

The naira has appreciated against the dollar, reaching N1,355 in the official forex market, marking its strongest performance since February 2026.

The Ogun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service seized contraband worth N1.35 billion in two months, marking a significant increase in revenue compared to last year.

The NGX All-Share Index in Nigeria surpassed 201,000 points for the first time, leading to a significant increase in market capitalization and investor wealth.

Nigeria's food and beverage import bill increased by N1.07 trillion from 2024 to 2025, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.

Croatian MP Igor Peternel has urged the Croatian Journalists' Society (HND) to defend journalist Ivan Hrstić, who faces backlash for calling the late Tomislav Merčep a war hero on N1 Television.

The Federation Account Allocation Committee has allocated N1.894 trillion in revenue for February 2026 among Nigeria's federal and local government entities.

Airline Operators in Nigeria express concern over the substantial increase in aviation fuel prices, which have surged to N1,800 per litre, causing financial strain on domestic airlines.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled a new arraignment for former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido and his two sons concerning a N1.35 billion money laundering case.

Journalist Ivan Hrstić's comments about Tomislav Merčep sparked fierce reactions from left-liberal activist circles, leading to an open letter from human rights organizations and an official apology from television N1.

Nigeria achieved a trade surplus of N1.71 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2025, despite declining exports primarily due to reduced crude oil shipments.

The rising price of petrol in Nigeria has led to widespread lamentation among drivers, vehicle owners, and traders, as pump prices soar above N1,000 per litre.

Airfares in Nigeria are projected to increase by 25% due to a significant rise in aviation fuel prices, which have surged to N1,600 per litre.

Nigerian CBT operators express concerns over the N700 registration fee for candidates, deeming it insufficient amid rising costs, while JAMB announces the disbursement of N1.57 billion to CBT centers.

The price of petrol in Sokoto has surged to N1,350 per litre, causing concern among residents and motorists amid ongoing economic difficulties.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has disbursed N1.57 billion to Computer-Based Test centres for their roles in the 2026 UTME registration process.

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Nigeria has raised the price of petrol to N1,175 per litre, marking a significant increase amidst prior adjustments within the week.

Nigerians are facing increased petrol prices following a hike by Dangote Petroleum Refinery, pushing pump prices in some regions above N1,000 per litre.

Nigerians repaid approximately N1.33 trillion in personal loans over the course of a year, reflecting a sharp decline in consumer borrowing as reported by the Central Bank of Nigeria.

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised its petrol price to N995 per litre amid rising global crude oil prices and increased replacement costs.

A professor at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, has announced a ₦1 million annual prize for the best Farm Practical Year student to honor his late father.

Nigerian singer Davido and his wife Chioma are vacationing in Hawaii despite a 1 billion Naira lawsuit filed against him by his daughter's mother, Sophia Momodu.

Nigeria's Value Added Tax collection has reached a historic N1 trillion, and the UK has banned study visas for nationals from four countries due to increased asylum claims.

Nigeria's Value Added Tax (VAT) collections reached a record N1.08 trillion in January 2026, under a new distribution formula among the Federal and state governments.

The Benue Government has initiated the resettlement of victims of the Yelewata attacks following the receipt of N1.25bn in donations.

Sophia Momodu's lawyer has filed a complaint against Nigerian music star Davido for alleged harassment and is requesting N1 billion in damages.

The Federal Capital Territory Administration has approved a N1.1 billion contract for the purchase of security communication gadgets to enhance the capabilities of security agencies in the territory.

Customers of the online furniture store 'N1 Home' have expressed widespread dissatisfaction with delayed orders and lack of communication, prompting the PTAC to evaluate the company's operations.

MTN Nigeria has invested N1 trillion in 2025 in expanding its fiber and network infrastructure, significantly recovering from financial difficulties.

Transcorp Hotels Plc reported a N97bn revenue for 2025, marking a significant increase and announcing a final dividend of N1.30 per share.

Lafarge Africa has reported record revenue of N1.1 trillion for the year ending December 31, 2025, marking a significant increase from the previous year.

Nestlé Nigeria has reported a significant turnaround in its financial performance, achieving N1.2 trillion in revenue and a net profit of N105 billion for the year 2025.

The online furniture store "N1 Home" in Latvia faces scrutiny due to numerous customer complaints about unfulfilled orders and delayed refunds.

Today’s recap highlights key economic and electoral issues in Nigeria, including currency forecasts and potential electoral disruptions.

Aliko Dangote forecasts that the Nigerian naira could strengthen to ₦1,100 against the dollar within the year, contingent on government reforms and policy implementations.

A philanthropic organization has awarded N1 million each to 25 top-performing undergraduates from Nigeria's South-East region to support their education.

Nigeria's oil sector is estimated to have lost N1.76 trillion due to failure in meeting OPEC's production quotas.

The Nigerian National Assembly has approved a N1.5 trillion budget for the Army for the 2026 fiscal year amidst ongoing security concerns in the country.

The Nigerian National Assembly has approved a budget of N1.50 trillion for the Army for the 2026 fiscal year.

Nearly 400 households in the towns of Kongerslev and Storvorde in North Jutland are experiencing a power outage.

The Nigeria Customs Service has pledged to eliminate non-tariff barriers to support the onion sector valued at N1.17 trillion during a visit by stakeholders.

The Nigeria Customs Service is working to eliminate non-tariff barriers to boost onion exports, which are valued at N1.17 trillion.

The Kano State Task Force has confiscated over N1.5 billion worth of illicit and expired drugs during a raid in the Kumbotso Local Government Area.

Nigeria is the second-largest onion producer in Africa, with an annual output of 2.1 million metric tonnes valued at approximately N1.17 trillion.

Buying interest in several companies boosted the Nigerian Exchange Limited's market performance significantly.