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Essential Nigeria News

Friday, September 18, 2026 Volume XXIII Breaking News & Latest Updates
Cement Price Surge Worsens Nigeria’s Housing Crisis Business

Cement Price Surge Worsens Nigeria’s Housing Crisis

 The recent surge in cement prices is worsening Nigeria’s housing crisis by increasing construction costs, property values and rents, building sector operators have warned.The warning follows reports that the price of a 50kg bag of Dangote Cement has risen above ₦15,000 in some locations, amid...

By Esther August 27, 2026
Nathaniel Bassey Marks 45th Birthday as Fans Celebrate Gospel Minister Entertainment

Nathaniel Bassey Marks 45th Birthday As Fans Celebrate Gospel Minister

Nigerian gospel singer, trumpeter and worship minister Nathaniel Bassey has turned 45, drawing an outpouring of birthday wishes and prayers from fans,...

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Police Nab Seven Suspects in Alleged ₦3.6bn Cybercrime and Sextortion Cases Metro

Police Nab Seven Suspects In Alleged ₦3.6bn Cybercrime And Sextortion Cases

The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrimes Centre has arrested seven suspects over alleged involvement in a range of internet-related offences, inc...

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Lagos Faults Regulators Over Unmetered Electricity Consumers Business

Lagos Faults Regulators Over Unmetered Electricity Consumers

 The Lagos State Government has criticised electricity regulators over the continued failure to provide meters for all electricity consumers in t...

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FG Advised Against More Spending on Idle NNPC Refineries Business

FG Advised Against More Spending On Idle NNPC Refineries

 The Federal Government has been urged to stop committing additional public funds to the rehabilitation of Nigeria’s idle state-owned refineries...

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