Amaka Okafor

Streetlights have been off on our road for eight months

Residents have written twice to the local government about streetlights on the main road. No response. There have been two robbery incidents this year.

October 22, 2026 · Amaka Okafor

Governors agree on new revenue formula for states

State governors emerged from a closed-door meeting with an agreement in principle on a revised revenue formula, though the final figures still require legislative sign-off.

September 26, 2026 · Amaka Okafor

Inflation cools for a second month as food prices ease

Annual inflation slowed for a second consecutive month as staple food prices fell in major urban markets, giving policymakers limited relief ahead of the budget cycle.

September 29, 2026 · Amaka Okafor

Transfer window closes with record outlay by top-flight clubs

Clubs in the top flight spent a record combined figure on transfers this window, with forwards and goalkeepers commanding the largest fees.

October 2, 2026 · Amaka Okafor

Fintech startups secure $400m as investors pivot to profitability

Fintech companies on the continent raised close to $400m in the quarter, but deal terms show investors are prioritising paths to profit over headlong growth.

October 5, 2026 · Amaka Okafor

States expand routine immunisation after measles spike

Health authorities in three states have expanded routine immunisation rounds after a spike in confirmed measles cases concentrated among under-fives.

October 8, 2026 · Amaka Okafor

Public universities propose new tuition framework

A committee of vice-chancellors has proposed a tiered tuition framework that would exempt the poorest students while raising fees for higher-income families.

October 11, 2026 · Amaka Okafor

News

Watch: how the new rail line will change daily commutes

Our reporters rode the full length of the new line at rush hour to measure what the service actually saves commuters against the bus journey it replaces.

October 14, 2026 · Amaka Okafor

Breaking

Fire guts sections of Balogun market overnight

Traders counted losses on Wednesday after fire swept through a section of the Balogun market in the early hours, destroying goods worth millions of naira before fire crews brought…

September 23, 2026 · Amaka Okafor