World News by Wild Rose

Nigeria’s Postal Service has launched a National Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System. The system is designed to help Nigerians find the postcodes of locations across the country. Before now, house identification in Nigeria was based on an unreliable house numbering system. Locating places was difficult, time consuming and sometimes even expensive. But there may challenges using the new system in a country with poor urban planning and illegal building constructions.

Nigeria celebrated 66 years of independence on Thursday, marked by a speech from President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu, who is running for a second term in January, said the country has overcome some major challenges since he took office in 2023, but citizens are skeptical.

Nigeria’s public sector unions have called a three-day warning strike from Friday, 2 October, over petrol prices, a wage award and a new minimum wage. The post Nigeria: Public Sector Unions Call Three-Day Warning Strike Over Petrol Prices and Pay appeared first on The Rio Times.

In tonight's edition, Ethiopia and Eritrea break diplomatic ties, accusing each other of stoking internal conflicts. Also, Nigeria rolls out a digital postcode system for every building. And I speak to one of the co-founders of the he Rural Women’s Assembly as it is recognised for its work challenging power systems.

Ethiopia and Eritrea cut ties, Nigerian unions answer Independence Day with a strike call and Zambian fuel jumps 24%: the mood across Africa on Thursday. The post African Pulse for Thursday, October 1, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Heavy rain over three days caused severe flooding along the Agbarho-Ughelli highway in Delta State, southern Nigeria.

The Gambia come back to beat ‌Ghana 4-2, while Guinea Bissau beat Nigeria 3-0 despite seven Premier League starters.

Farmers and women abducted in northern Niger and Zamfara states as police find human remains at suspected gang camps.

Nigerian dancer Benjamin Daniel Gabriel is trying to dance for 168 hours straight in a bid to set a world record.

Guinea-Bissau host Nigeria in Bissau on 29 September with both AFCON 2027 qualifying Group L rivals level on three points after opening wins. The post Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria on September 29: Group L Leaders Clash in Bissau appeared first on The Rio Times.

The Okapi Cancer Foundation made the appeal during a childhood cancer awareness walk in Abuja, aimed at promoting awareness, mobilizing public participation, and raising resources for children battling cancer and their families

Detty December Fest Lagos runs 18 to 30 December 2026 in Nigeria, with Wizkid on opening night and entry from ₦50,000, about 38 US dollars, through DOT TIX. The post Detty December Fest Lagos Runs 18 to 30 December in Nigeria, Opening Night from ₦50,000 appeared first on The Rio Times.

NIGERIA · FINANCE Key Facts —The country Nigeria has about 220 million people and one of Africa’s largest but thinnest insurance markets. —What was said An insurance executive expects more drivers to choose third-party cover over comprehensive policies. —The status This is a stated expectation, not a measured change in the market. —The money The […] The post Nigeria Motor Insurance May Shift to Third-Party Cover, an Insurer Says appeared first on The Rio Times.

The war on Iran is raising the cost of living in Nigeria.

Nigeria · FINANCE Key Facts —The context Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, overhauled its tax laws in 2025 to raise more revenue outside oil. —What happened From 1 October 2026, late naira tax payments carry interest at the central bank’s policy rate plus 1 percentage point. —The benchmark The Central Bank of Nigeria cut that […] The post Nigeria Cuts Late Tax Interest to Central Bank Rate Plus 1 Point appeared first on The Rio Times.

Nigerian superstar Yemi Alade is one of Africa's biggest female artists, with global hits, hundreds of millions of views online and a collaboration with Beyoncé. Speaking to Eve Jackson as she kicks off her new tour, the Grammy-nominated singer looks back on her remarkable career, reveals how she nearly missed the email that led to her "Black Is King" collaboration with Beyoncé and talks about her new album, "It's Yemi Alade", and latest single "Ala Bekee" with Don Jazzy.

Nigeria’s central bank sold short-dated debt at the lowest yields this year as investors rushed to lock in returns after the biggest interest-rate cut in almost two decades stoked expectations that future offerings will pay less.

David Bird, chief executive officer of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Fze, discusses the firm's initial public offering in Nigeria, expansion plans and the outlook for diesel inventories. He speaks on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)

Nigeria visa and residency in 2026 — the e-visa, CERPAC at US$2,000, the expatriate quota, renewal rules and the overstay fines now being enforced. The post Nigeria Visa and Residency in 2026 — E-Visa, CERPAC and Overstay Rules appeared first on The Rio Times.

Nigeria · ENERGY Key Facts —What happened Power Minister Joseph Tegbe said on Monday 21 September 2026 that Nigeria has no immediate plan to raise electricity tariffs. —What it costs The regulator NERC put the 2025 subsidy from frozen tariffs at N1.928 trillion (about US$1.45 billion). —The catch Distribution companies collected about N1.36 trillion (about […] The post Nigeria Tariff Freeze Keeps Power Subsidy High as Abuja Rules Out Hike appeared first on The Rio Times.

Nigeria's fuel regulator has ordered every filling station to recalibrate its pumps and warned that persistent under-dispensing can cost an outlet its licence. The post NMDPRA Licence Revocation Warning for Nigeria Petrol Stations Over Under-Dispensing appeared first on The Rio Times.

Embassy says Nigerian passports in Qatar take about two weeks as it hands out passports from an August drive that took applications from 751 Nigerians. The post Nigerian Passports in Qatar Now Ready in About Two Weeks, Ambassador Says appeared first on The Rio Times.

Nigeria education inflation rose to 10.72% in August 2026 from 7.51%, yet school prices rose only 0.17% in the month. A weak base did most of the work. The post Nigeria Education Inflation Jumps to 10.72% as Last Year’s Dip Lifts the Rate appeared first on The Rio Times.

Families of some of the people who died in a Nigerian paramilitary civil defence force holding cell, on Saturday demanded justice as government appointed an independent panel to probe the deaths.

Nigeria's government has appointed a 10-member independent panel to investigate the deaths of 37 people in a paramilitary civil defence force holding cell, the interior minister said Saturday.

Nigeria’s food and drug regulator on Saturday said alcoholic concoctions tainted with methanol killed 48 people and sickened 182 in recent weeks. The deaths occurred in three districts of Nigeria’s southwestern Ondo state after victims consumed the locally brewed mixture, which local media said is known as “Monkey Tail”. Methanol is highly toxic and causes death by organ failure as well as blindness. The country’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) said five...

Authorities in north-central Nigeria are investigating the deaths of 37 people while they were in custody for illegal mining. Officials say the detainees died at a detention facility in Niger state, with the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps pointing to a possible disease outbreak. However, some reports suggest overcrowding and poor ventilation may have contributed to the deaths. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent Sam Olukoya.

Nigeria's BOI development bond closed oversubscribed at about US$206 million. What the five-year, 17.60% deal means for investors and local finance. The post Nigeria’s BOI Development Bond Raises About US$206 Million appeared first on The Rio Times.

The Nasarawa mining ban keeps children below 18 off mining sites in the Nigerian state, with arrests promised for companies, operators and parents. The post Nigeria’s Nasarawa Mining Ban Bars Under-18s From Sites appeared first on The Rio Times.

The Mambilla ICC arbitration ruling in Paris rejected Sunrise Power's claims over the stalled hydropower project and awarded legal costs to Nigeria. The post Nigeria Wins Mambilla ICC Arbitration Ruling in Paris appeared first on The Rio Times.