A new report by the Climate Impact Lab has projected that Nigeria could record 31,400 additional deaths from extreme heat over the next six months as El Niño weather pattern intensifies. The report estimates that the wider Sahel region of Africa could record 66,800 additional heat-related deaths, with nearly half expected in Nigeria. The projections…
The European Union (EU) Ambassador to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States, Gautier Mignot, has said Nigeria probably has the highest number of people living below the poverty threshold globally, describing poverty as one of the country’s biggest challenges. The envoy spoke in Abuja over the weekend at the 2026 International Day…
Despite being regarded as Africa’s largest producer of crude palm oil and the fifth-largest producer globally, Nigeria imported palm oil worth about N68 billion from three West African countries in the second quarter of 2026, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The imports came from Liberia, Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana between…
By Uthman Oriyomi As world leaders converge on New Delhi, India, for the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit, all is set for Nigeria to consolidate bilateral relations with key international partners, expand economic cooperation and advance its strategic interests. The engagement will provide Nigeria with another platform to strengthen partnerships in trade and investment, energy, agriculture,…
The reported truce follows the release of 360 villagers abducted during a Boko Haram attack in northeastern Nigeria. The Nigerian government has been involved in a secret ceasefire with Boko Haram for the past three months, according to an investigation by The New Humanitarian, in a development that could mark a rare pause in years…
Russian chess official, Sergei Indeikin has died at the age of 36 after reportedly developing a severe form of malaria following a work trip to Nigeria. Indeikin, who served as an operational manager and delegate of the International Chess Federation, FIDE, travelled to Abuja earlier in August for the FIDE World Amateur Rapid and Blitz…
By Kelvin Obambon A major international survey has revealed a stark global disparity in cross-border mobility, showing that only 9 percent of adult Nigerians have ever traveled outside their country. The findings highlight the deep correlation between economic status, endemic poverty, and access to international travel. The study, conducted by the Pew Research Center across…
By Adesegun Adeshi Gbenga Nigerian banks have moved swiftly to contain the effects of a sophisticated global cyber campaign sweeping across sectors and continents, with industry sources assuring the public that the nation’s financial system remains strong, resilient and secure. The campaign, described by analysts as one of the most coordinated waves of attacks in…
Nigeria exported an estimated 182.2 million barrels of crude oil worth N24.02tn in the first half of 2026, as elevated international oil prices lifted the value of the country’s crude shipments despite concerns over inadequate feedstock for domestic refineries. The PUNCH analysis of crude oil production and export data from January to June 2026 showed…
1. Benue: 191,756 2. Akwa Ibom: 159,262 3. Lagos: 137,046 4. Rivers: 88,560 5. Nasarawa: 66,283 6. FCT: 61,105 7. Kaduna: 58,457 8. Cross River: 58,046 9. Enugu: 55,637 10. Anambra: 53,417 11. Delta: 52,731 12. Taraba: 51,462 13. Abia: 49,417 14. Imo: 47,773 15. Plateau: 44,228 16. Kano: 42,097 17. Adamawa: 41,290 18. Kogi:…
