- Nigeria’s passport ranked 96th worldwide with access to 46 countries
- Telcos set to disconnect banks over ₦250b USSD debt
- Depots increase petrol price to ₦950/litre
- ASUU raises awareness about the alleged abolishment of TETFund
- Boko Haram and ISWAP strike fear as residents of Borno are killed and kidnapped
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.
Nigeria’s passport ranked 96th worldwide with access to 46 countries

The Nigerian passport is one of the most unrecognised passports globally, as it has been ranked 96th with access to only 46 countries.
According to reports, Nigeria does not rank among the top 10 most powerful African passports in 2025 as the number position belongs to Seychelles, ranked 25th globally with access to 156 countries.
The top powerful African passports are Seychelles, Mauritius, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Malawi, Kenya, and Morocco.
Telcos set to disconnect banks over ₦250b USSD debt

Nigerian telecommunication companies have revealed that they would disconnect some Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) over their unpaid debt which has risen to ₦250 billion.
The Telecom companies expressed their vexation at the banks that have refused to comply with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) order to repay the USSD debt.
According to reports, the suspension of USSD on these banks will last two weeks, which is enough time for customers to move their assets to other complying banks.
Depots increase petrol price to ₦950/litre

Depots have increased the loading price of petrol and other petroleum products as of January 13.
Marketers have revealed that they have increased the prices by ₦43.00 (4.74%) due to the surging cost of crude oil.
Prior to the latest increase, petrol was sold at depots at the rate of ₦907/litre, and some marketers who bought petrol from Dangote Refinery at ₦899/litre sold theirs at ₦923/litre.
ASUU raises awareness about the alleged abolishment of TETFund

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has raised awareness by alerting the nation about the federal government’s alleged decision to abolish the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund).
The union claimed this move, if realised, could prove to be dangerous and have consequences for all Nigerian students.
In a statement by the union’s Zonal Coordinator, Happiness Uduk, TETFund is the primary funding source for public tertiary institutions, and it has been crucial for enhancing and maintaining standards in higher education.
Boko Haram and ISWAP strike fear as residents of Borno are killed and kidnapped

Boko Haram has struck fear into the hearts of Nigerians in 2025 as the group has killed at least 40 farmers and kidnapped an unknown number of residents of the Dumba Community, Kubwa Local Government of Borno State.
According to information collected, the attack was said to have happened at 4:30 pm on Sunday, January 12, as 40 were left dead, and a large number of residents are being presumed to have been abducted as they are nowhere to be found.
The investigation has commenced on the circumstances behind this attack. Initial reports indicate about 40 farmers have been killed, while the whereabouts of many who escaped the attack are being traced for a reunion with their families,” Borno State Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Prof Usman Tar, affirmed.
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