Nigeria is promoting compressed natural gas as a cheaper alternative to petrol amid rising fuel prices. However, long queues and limited refueling stations in Abuja are leaving motorists frustrated and reducing drivers’ earnings.
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Thursday, October 15, 2026
Video - Nigeria’s CNG transition faces long queues and refueling challenges
Nigeria is promoting compressed natural gas as a cheaper alternative to petrol amid rising fuel prices. However, long queues and limited refueling stations in Abuja are leaving motorists frustrated and reducing drivers’ earnings.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Video - Trade Wars, Fighting Corruption and Rethinking Globalization
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala spent her early career fighting corruption, at great personal cost. Today, she leads the World Trade Organization at a time of unprecedented disruption. On this episode of Leaders, she speaks with Francine Lacqua about her work in Nigeria and how it led to her mother's abduction, how the US trade war and geopolitics are putting tremendous strain on global trade and why it’s time to re-imagine globalization.
What drives the world’s most influential minds? In Leaders with Francine Lacqua, Bloomberg’s award-winning anchor sits down with the decision-makers shaping our future to explore the personal stories behind their public personas. Discover what inspires them, how they navigate power and the lessons they offer on defining success. Insightful, cinematic and elegantly crafted, Leaders goes beyond the headlines to reveal the human side of leadership.
Video - Nigeria’s oil windfall faces test as manufacturers battle rising costs
With crude oil prices exceeding $100 a barrel, Nigeria stands to earn more from exports, but debt repayments and rising production costs could limit the benefits. Manufacturers are grappling with soaring energy bills, expensive imported raw materials and weak demand, prompting calls for policies that strengthen local production and industrial competitiveness.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Video - Russia vs Nigeria: Super Eagles Secure a 3-3 Draw
The Super Eagles of Nigeria ended the current international window with a 3-3 draw against Russia in an entertaining friendly match played on Tuesday night.
Nigeria entered the encounter seeking a positive result after suffering a 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.
Eric Chelle’s side made a bright start, taking the lead through Kelechi Iheanacho, who marked his return to the national team with an impressive long-range strike.
Russia, however, responded strongly and turned the game around before half-time, with Lechi Sadulaev and Matvey Kislyak getting on the scoresheet.
The hosts extended their advantage in the second half when Aleksei Miranchuk scored to make it 3-1.
The Super Eagles refused to give up and mounted a strong comeback, with Peter Edokpolor reducing the deficit before Akor Adams scored the equaliser. The three-time African champions held on for a 3-3 draw, avoiding another defeat and ending the international window on a positive note.
By David Egbede, Real Broadcasting Network
Video - Nigeria launches tech initiative to tackle youth unemployment
Nigeria is expanding a tech-focused labor initiative to get more young Nigerians hired for global remote work. The program will train thousands of young people through more than 1,200 tech hubs, but experts say high power costs and other business challenges could limit its impact.
Friday, October 2, 2026
Video - Nigeria’s Tinubu hails economic reforms ahead of 2027 election
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has defended his economic reforms, pointing to stronger growth and falling inflation while acknowledging that challenges remain. As Nigeria heads toward another presidential election, the rising cost of living, poverty and insecurity remain key issues for voters.
Former President Obasanjo gives speech in Dangote Lamu Oil Refinery Project Launch
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo praised Aliko Dangote’s industrial rise during the groundbreaking of the Lamu refinery in Kenya, recalling how Nigerian policy helped push Dangote from cement imports into manufacturing. Obasanjo said African integration, leadership and private enterprise can transform the continent’s industrial future. For more details, watch our story and subscribe to our channel, DRM News. Obasanjo Reveals How He Pushed Dangote From Cement Imports to African Industry ‘You Are My Boss’: Obasanjo Praises Dangote in Emotional Lamu Refinery Speech Obasanjo Tells Remarkable Dangote Story at Kenya’s East Africa Refinery Launch
Video - Nigeria forgery and impersonation case: Man charged over creating a fake government agency
A Nigerian man has appeared in court, charged with forgery and impersonation. He is accused of creating a fake government agency linked to the president’s office and posing as director-general of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council since 2024. The agency was allocated almost $1 million in this year’s national budget.
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Video - President Tinubu Addresses Nigerians On 66th Independence Anniversary
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu says Nigeria’s economy has recorded growth of over 4% this year, with contributions from both the oil and non-oil sectors. He highlights the performance as part of the country’s ongoing economic recovery and reform efforts.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Video - Dangote refinery fuels East Africa’s energy independence dream
The Port of Lamu received its first major delivery of heavy machinery ahead of the groundbreaking ceremony. The development comes as East African countries seek to reduce their dependence on overseas supplies of refined fuel. Its backers say the project could strengthen regional energy security while supporting wider economic activity.
Monday, September 28, 2026
Video - Nigerian inventor tests fuel-free generator amid power challenges
As rising fuel costs make petrol and diesel generators increasingly expensive to operate, Nigerian inventor Bala Elisha is testing the Bez Renewable Energy Generator as a potential alternative. Elisha says the machine can generate electricity without fossil fuels, potentially offering a cleaner and more affordable option for businesses and communities.
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Video - Nigerian manufacturers' union welcomes rate cut
Nigeria’s central bank has cut its benchmark interest rate from 26.5% to 23%, its first reduction this year, as inflation shows signs of easing. Manufacturers welcomed the move but call for lower lending rates and further cuts to make credit more affordable and support business growth.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Video - Over 600 Nigerians flee into Cameroon after Taraba violence
More than 600 Nigerians, mostly women and children, have crossed into neighboring Cameroon after deadly clashes between farming and herding communities on the Mambilla Plateau in Taraba State. Many arrived without food, shelter, or other basic necessities.
Video - Nigeria fuel prices fuel cost-of-living concerns ahead of 2027 election
Rising fuel prices and the high cost of living are deepening economic concerns among Nigerians ahead of the 2027 general election. Traders and drivers say higher transport and operating costs are squeezing their incomes and influencing how they view the government's economic record.
Video - Nigeria’s conflict widows struggle to rebuild lives and support families
Years of conflict in northeastern Nigeria have left many women widowed and solely responsible for their families. In Borno State, they are struggling to make ends meet as they rebuild their lives in displacement camps.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Video - Why millions in Nigeria are risking cancer
On this week's DW News Africa: Why millions in Nigeria are risking cancer and other health issues to put food on the table, as more people turn to spoiled produce amid rising costs.
Video African swine fever outbreak threatens pork supplies in Nigeria
An outbreak of African swine fever in Nigeria’s Plateau State has killed thousands of pigs, forcing some farmers to sell their animals at sharply reduced prices or halt operations altogether. The outbreak is raising concerns over pork supplies and livelihoods across the industry.
Monday, September 21, 2026
Video - Surviving Nigerian miners recount ordeal in detention after 37 deaths
Surviving Nigerian miners recount ordeal in detention after 37 deaths 37 individuals, suspected of working as illegal miners, died in custody in Nigeria in recent days, prompting the government to name a committee to investigate the situation. The survivors recount their harrowing ordeal in detention.
Video - Aliko Dangote: Refining Nigeria’s oil, helping Africa, and creating wealth
Nigerian billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote says building his refinery was the hardest challenge he’s faced, but he never considered giving up.
For decades, Nigeria - Africa’s biggest oil producer - spent billions of dollars importing refined petroleum products because its state-owned refineries were barely functioning.
Dangote, who is Africa’s richest man, says his refinery has made his country less dependent on imported fuel.
Since the February 28 launch of the US-Israel war on Iran, the facility has seen an increase in demand for its jet fuel due to disruptions to global energy supplies.
Dangote wants to double the refinery’s processing capacity and says he’s listing the company on the Nigerian stock exchange to create wealth for ordinary citizens.
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The world’s wealthiest Black man rejects criticism that he’s creating a monopoly. Dangote says his goal is to make Africa great and to make the continent more self-sufficient and less reliant on imports.
Monday, September 14, 2026
Video - Young Nigerian filmmakers carve out Nollywood’s sci-fi niche
Nollywood’s sci-fi genre remains constrained by high production costs and limited investment, but a new generation of filmmakers is attracting growing audience interest. AI and digital tools are opening up new creative possibilities, while filmmakers say greater funding, talent development and industry support are needed to build a sustainable sci-fi sector.
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