E-TRANZACT International Plc emerged as the best-performing stock on the Nigerian Exchange Limited in the week ended October 16, as its share price jumped 42.98 percent to ₦17.30, even as its latest financial results showed that rising operating costs continued to weigh on profitability. The post E-Tranzact surges 43 percent as investors drive fintech stock higher appeared first on Tribune Online.

Nigeria opens the week with inflation easing, oil near $110 and a ₦1.75 trillion government bond auction. Here are the figures and developments to watch on Monday, October 19, and through the week. The post 10 Things To Know Before Trading This Monday appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The Benue State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has tackled the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, urging him to concentrate on his ministerial responsibilities in Abuja rather than involve himself in the political affairs of Benue State. The APC, in a statement by its State Publicity Secretary, Benedict Yawe, […]

Wike led a delegation comprising members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, including the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, and chairmen of the 23 local government councils, to the meeting with Fubara and his supporters at the governor's private residence in Port Harcourt. The post Rivers Crisis: Wike, Assembly Members, 23 Council Chairmen Meet Fubara Again In Fresh Peace Push appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The Bank in its recent Nigeria Development Update (NDU) had raised concern over the country’s debt servicing/revenue ratio for the first half of 2026, put at 124 per cent. The post Nigeria Disagrees With World Bank Over ₦7.7tn Debt Interest Payments appeared first on Channels Television.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State has challenged Governor Hyacinth Alia to explain his administration’s silence following the disclosure by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, that the state receives as much as ₦30 billion monthly from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). The PDP State Publicity Secretary, Bright […]

The Kwankwasiyya Movement has questioned the Kano State Government’s reported plan to involve the 44 local government councils in a proposed ₦55 billion loan, demanding explanations on the purpose of the borrowing, project costs and repayment arrangements. The movement’s spokesperson, Dr Habibu Sale Mohammed, raised the concerns in a statement issued on Sunday, October 18, […]

Nigeria has again, taken its economic reform campaign to the global investment community at the just concluded World Bank/IMF meetings in Thailand. CHIMA NWOKOJI examines key selling points as presented by team Nigeria including, stronger external reserves, The post Investors weigh Nigeria’s reform gains against jobs, inflation and execution risks appeared first on Tribune Online.

By Ayoride Oluokun The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) said it has withdrawn recognition of its foreign-based chapters, citing a subsisting court judgment that bars Nigerian political parties from establishing or operating such structures outside the country’s borders. In a press statement issued on Sunday, October 18, 2026, Osa Director, the National Publicity Secretary of the […]

At the centre of the escalating dispute is Makinde's claim that each state was expecting ₦250 billion from NLNG dividends but that the Federal Government had decided to withhold the money until after the 2027 general election — an allegation the Presidency says “defies basic logic and economic reality.” The post 2027: Your Claim Defies Logic – Presidency Accuses Makinde Of Peddling Falsehoods Over Alleged ₦9trn NLNG Dividend appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The dollar to naira rate today, Monday, October 19, 2026, is about ₦1,333.54 at the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), while Bureau De Change (BDC) operators and street dealers are buying at roughly ₦1,375 and selling at about ₦1,390. That leaves the parallel market about ₦56 above the official window, a premium of roughly […] The post Dollar to Naira Today (October 19, 2026): NFEM Rate at ₦1,333, Black Market at ₦1,390 appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Three people have reportedly died, five others have been rescued with minor injuries, and property worth millions of naira destroyed after a fire engulfed a J5 bus loaded with bakery machines and a stationary DAF trailer carrying synthetic materials in front of the Afijio Local Government Area headquarters in Jobele, Oyo State. The Special Adviser […]

The Abuja Original Inhabitant Youth Empowerment Organization (AOIYEO) has condemned the clash between indigenes of Paiko community and members of the Fulani community in Gwagwalada area council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), which reportedly led to loss of lives. The organisation, in a statement signed by its executive director, Commandant Isaac David, on Sunday, […]

By Sebastine Obasi  The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM) has called on industry operators to prioritise safety, regulatory compliance and digitalisation to drive sustainable growth in Nigeria’s liquid petroleum gas (LPG) sector. The call was made at its 2026 webinar last week with the theme; “Downstream LPG Operational Excellence and Compliance,” which […] The post Gas marketers push for safer, smarter, more compliant LPG operations appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Civil Society for Malaria Control, Immunisation and Nutrition (ACOMIN) has raised concerns over delays in tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis and shortages of essential testing materials at two primary healthcare centres in Taraba State, calling for investigations and urgent corrective measures. The organisation reported delays in the release of TB test results at Chanchanji Primary Healthcare […]

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, gave the directive in Abuja over the weekend while receiving progress reports from the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles and the Decade of Gas Secretariat. The post FG Targets One Million CNG Vehicles To Reduce Transport Fares appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Kylian Mbappe scored twice as Real Madrid beat Sevilla 4-1 to remain six points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona ahead of next weekend’s El Clasico. Arda Guler opened the scoring in the 30th minute with a superb strike before Mbappe doubled Real Madrid’s lead seven minutes later, rounding Sevilla goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos and slotting the […]

The report described Nigeria’s use of subsidies for rural mini-grids as a successful policy experience in combining affordable electricity with private-sector participation.

NIGERIA’S equities market extended its losing streak to a third consecutive week, shedding about N534 billion in market value as sell-offs in major banking stocks weighed on investor sentiment, despite gains in oil and gas shares. The post NGX extends losses to 3rd week as Banking stocks shed 3.1 percent appeared first on Tribune Online.

French President Emmanuel Macron has condemned looting and vandalism across the country during protests over the cost of living, describing the scenes as shocking and expressing anger and shame over the destruction. In a televised address to the nation on Sunday, Macron questioned how those involved could vandalise their own country, saying the images from […]

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to order the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to account for more than N126.46 billion in public funds flagged in the Auditor-General of the Federation’s report over alleged procurement irregularities and the possible diversion or loss of funds. In the […]

The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 2 Division, Nigerian Army (NA), Major General Auwalu Mahmuda has charged troops of the newly established 321 Artillery Regiment in Iseyin, Oyo State to deal decisively with security challenges. He urged then to remain vigilant and maintain professional conduct within their Area of Responsibility (AOR). The acting deputy director, 2 […]

Veteran Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko, has defended President Bola Tinubu’s administration, insisting that the government is working to address Nigeria’s challenges. Kosoko made the remarks during an appearance on the Talk To B podcast hosted by actress Biola Adebayo, where he urged Nigerians to consider the state of the country before Tinubu assumed office. “Things […]

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has appealed to the Kano State Government to compensate traders affected by the demolition of shops at Filin Idi market in Kofar Mata and allocate them new stalls to enable them to resume their businesses. LEADERSHIP reports the demolition took place in June 2023, shortly after Governor Abba […]