In Nigeria’s north-central Plateau State, a refurbished intra-city rail line is providing relief to residents grappling with soaring fuel prices following the 2023 petrol subsidy removal. Launched by local authorities, the revitalized rail system offers affordable commuting options, boosting mobility and supporting the local economy.
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Video - Revived railway in Nigeria’s Plateau State eases commuter costs
In Nigeria’s north-central Plateau State, a refurbished intra-city rail line is providing relief to residents grappling with soaring fuel prices following the 2023 petrol subsidy removal. Launched by local authorities, the revitalized rail system offers affordable commuting options, boosting mobility and supporting the local economy.
Video - Lagos launches major food security drive
Lagos, Nigeria’s largest city, has launched a $327 million "Produce for Lagos" initiative, to cut food waste and boost local supply. The program links farmers across Nigeria directly to Lagos markets with improved logistics and guaranteed offtake. Authorities hope it will reduce post-harvest losses, cut import reliance, while creating thousands of jobs.
Video - Nigeria, U.S tensions mount over immigration and trade disputes
Relations between Nigeria and the U.S. are worsening following a dispute over deported Venezuelans, new U.S. visa restrictions, and trade tariffs on Nigerian exports. Experts say the conflict reflects deeper issues, including Nigeria’s foreign policy stance on Gaza.
Nigeria's oil production tops 1.8 million barrels per day in July
Nigeria's oil production surpassed 1.8 million barrels per day (bpd) last month, with current average output at 1.78 million bpd, Gbenga Komolafe, chief executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, said at a conference on Monday.
The West African country, one of Africa's largest oil producers, relies on crude oil for nearly two-thirds of government revenue and over 80% of foreign currency earnings, making production gains critical for stabilising its economy.
However, oil theft has curtailed output and strained public finances in recent years.
The West African country, one of Africa's largest oil producers, relies on crude oil for nearly two-thirds of government revenue and over 80% of foreign currency earnings, making production gains critical for stabilising its economy.
However, oil theft has curtailed output and strained public finances in recent years.
Nigeria's champion women basketballers promised $100,000 each
At a special reception held in honour of the team, known as D'Tigress, Vice-President Kashim Shettima also promised each player a three-bedroom flat.
Nigeria defeated Mali 78-64 on Sunday to win their seventh AfroBasket title, which also secured them a spot at next year's Fiba Women's World Cup.
A similar bonus was promised to the national female football team, the Super Falcons, last month after they won the recent Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon).
Members of D'Tigress's coaching and technical crew were also promised $50,000 each and a flat during the reception at State House in the capital, Abuja.
"Nigerian women have never failed this nation in sports. From the Super Falcons standing tall on the world stage, to our athletes breaking records on the track, and D'Tigress building a basketball dynasty, our women have consistently made us proud," President Bola Tinubu said in a statement.
"To all our young people watching today, let the story of D'Tigress remind you that greatness is a product of hard work, discipline, and belief. Nigeria belongs to those who dare to dream and are willing to give their best to make those dreams a reality."
There have been been mixed reactions to the promises of cash prizes - with some feeling it is unsustainable considering the country's troubled economy.
Though the question on the lips of most Nigerians is: how long will it take for them all to get their rewards?
Previous promises like this have taken years to come to fruition.
Two months ago, the government finally fulfilled its 31-year-old pledge to give houses to the 1994 Super Eagles football squad after they won the Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia.
Some members of that team, including Nigeria's all-time highest goal scorer Rashidi Yekini and then-captain Stephen Keshi, died before receiving the promised reward.
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