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SBM: Boko Haram Took 90% of Nigeria’s N7.78bn Ransom
SBM Intelligence, in its August 2026 report titled The Capture of Nigeria’s Kidnap Economy, says a faction of Boko Haram collected 90% of the N7.78 billion paid as ransom in Nigeria between July 2025 and June 2026. The report said 7,825 people were abducted during the...
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Nigerian Brewers Spend ₦220bn Battling for Consumers in H1 2026
Nigeria’s three listed brewing companies spent more than ₦220 billion on advertising and distribution in the first half of 2026,...
Higher Transport Fares Hit Nigerian Households
Rising Transport Fares Put Fresh Pressure on Nigerian Households For commuters and small-business owners across Nigeria, the rising cost of...
19 Nigerian Oil Licences Face 2026 Expiry as NUPRC Reviews Acreage
At least 19 oil licences in Nigeria’s upstream petroleum sector have stated expiry dates falling within 2026, according to the...
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