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Naija & The News Saturday, 17 October 2026

Economy

The naira, prices, jobs and the money in your pocket.

Economy

Brent crude oil price rose to $110 per barrel

Brent crude oil price rose to $110 per barrel on Friday.

1 hour ago · Source: Nairametrics
Economy

World Bank Finances Nigeria With $5.79 Billion

The World Bank has provided financing to Nigeria to support business expansion.

3 hours ago · Source: Premium Times
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Makinde Raises LAUTECH Cleaners Pay

The Oyo State Governor has increased the salaries of cleaners at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital.

10 hours ago · Source: Punch
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Nigeria Metering Rate Jumps To 63 Percent

Nigeria's metering rate has increased to 63 percent.

10 hours ago · Source: Premium Times
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Your Money On The Line

The Debt Management Office rejected 74% of NTB bids and raised the one-year rate to 15.90% for the first time since August.

12 hours ago · Source: Nairametrics
Economy

N5.28 trillion debt

Nigeria spent N5.28 trillion on domestic debt servicing between January and June 2026.

16 hours ago · Source: Punch
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Federal Government Inaugurates Committee On Aviation Taxes

The Federal Government has inaugurated a committee to address high aviation taxes and ensure Nigeria's compliance with the ECOWAS regional aviation policy.

18 hours ago · Source: Punch
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Federal Government Insists No Plan To Increase Electricity Tariffs

The Federal Government has said it has no plan to increase electricity tariffs.

16 Oct · Source: Vanguard
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Federal Government Reopens First Niger Bridge

The Federal Government has reopened the First Niger Bridge after 38 days of closure for emergency rehabilitation works.

15 Oct · Source: Punch
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Nigeria Inflation Slows Down

Nigeria's inflation rate has slowed down to 14.63% in September.

15 Oct · Source: Nairametrics
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NBS Reports Inflation Rate Drops

Nigeria's inflation rate has decreased.

15 Oct · Source: Nairametrics
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FAAC Shares N2.428trn Among FG, States, LGs

The Federation Account Allocation Committee has shared a large sum of money among the Federal Government, state governments and local government councils.

15 Oct · Source: Vanguard
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Zamfara Govt To Distribute Dangote Shares

The Zamfara State Government has approved a plan to provide 36,176 residents with shares in Dangote Group This is part of efforts to promote financial inclusion and economic empowerment.

15 Oct · Source: Channels Television
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Federal Government Seeks Private Investment

The Federal Government has inaugurated plans to seek private investment for various projects.

15 Oct · Source: Punch
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Ogun Pig Farmers Lose N5bn To Swine Fever

Ogun State pig farmers have lost over N5bn due to an outbreak of African Swine Fever.

15 Oct · Source: Punch
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Stakeholders Warn Nigeria Against Exporting Raw Gemstones

Nigeria is losing thousands of jobs and billions of naira by exporting raw gemstones.

14 Oct · Source: Punch
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Nigeria Seeks Investment For Projects

Nigeria is seeking investment for 65 projects to create jobs and boost the economy.

14 Oct · Source: Nairametrics
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Nigeria Demands IMF Reforms And Debt Relief

Nigeria has led a group of developing countries to demand reforms from the International Monetary Fund.

14 Oct · Source: Vanguard
Economy

IMF Warns Nigeria Against Blanket Petrol Subsidy

IMF warns against blanket petrol subsidies, suggesting targeted support for poor, vulnerable people.

14 Oct · Source: Premium Times
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