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Update Logs
The public record of every major article update — what changed, why it changed, and when. Because accountability doesn't end at publication.
📌 Why This Log Exists
Daily Reality NG covers Nigerian fintech, monetary policy, health, law, and digital life — areas where data changes frequently. The CBN adjusts the MPR. The NBS rebases the CPI. The NCC revises broadband figures. Courts issue new rulings. Regulations are amended. When the facts change, the articles must change with them.
But updating an article without telling readers what changed is the kind of silent editing that erodes trust. This log is the public record of every significant update made to major articles on this platform — what was changed, why it was changed, and what the source for the new information is.
Every article on Daily Reality NG displays its original publication date and its most recent update date at the top. This log provides the detail behind those update dates for major content revisions. Minor formatting, spelling, and structural adjustments are not logged here — only substantive content, data, and source changes.
🏷️ Update Type Legend
Each update entry below is tagged with its type. Click any entry to expand the full list of what changed. 🔴 Major Update means the article's core argument, primary data, or central conclusion was significantly affected.
May 2026
3 updates
🔴 Major Update
🧠 Health Data
🏛️ Policy Change
Full pillar article rebuild with 2025–2026 peer-reviewed research, Cambridge Core policy review data, WHO Nigeria programme updates, and suicide rate trend documentation.
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Full pillar article rebuild with 2025–2026 peer-reviewed research, Cambridge Core policy review data, WHO Nigeria programme updates, and suicide rate trend documentation.
What Changed
- Added PLOS Mental Health September 2025 systematic review protocol — 40 million affected figure sourced and verified
- Added Cambridge Global Mental Health Policy Scoping Review February 2026 — full policy gap analysis including unestablished Mental Health Commission finding
- Added WHO Africa Nigeria mental health integration programme update (mhGAP Lagos State pre-post study, Cambridge Core July 2025)
- Added National Suicide Prevention Strategic Framework 2023–2030 — suicide rate doubling 2020–2023 documented with Healthnika October 2025 source
- Updated psychiatrist shortage figure from estimated to confirmed — ~300 for 200M+ people, 1:1.5 million ratio (Cambridge Core 2025)
- Updated National Mental Health Act section — Mental Health Commission unestablished as of December 2025 added from Cambridge Core February 2026
- Added japa effect on mental health workforce — 30–40% emigration estimate sourced from ResearchGate PMC 2025
- Updated economic burden figure — exceeds ₦21 billion annually (Healthnika October 2025)
- Added May 2026 update section documenting all 2025–2026 developments
- Verified all 12 external source links — all resolve correctly as of May 17, 2026
Updated by Samson Ese — Founder, Daily Reality NG
🔴 Major Update
💻 Tech Data
🏛️ Policy Change
Full data refresh with DataReportal Digital 2026 Nigeria, NCC Spectrum Roadmap 2026–2030, CITAD 2025 unserved population data, and FIJ.ng investigative report on missed broadband targets.
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Full data refresh with DataReportal Digital 2026 Nigeria, NCC Spectrum Roadmap 2026–2030, CITAD 2025 unserved population data, and FIJ.ng investigative report on missed broadband targets.
What Changed
- Updated internet users figure to 109 million (45.5% penetration) — DataReportal Digital 2026 Nigeria, end of 2025
- Updated broadband penetration to 50.58% — NCC via TechCabal January 2026 (first time crossing 50% threshold)
- Added CITAD January 2025 data — 27 million Nigerians with zero telecom infrastructure
- Added FIJ.ng investigative finding — Nigeria missed 70% broadband target; achieved ~58% against NCC's 50.58%
- Added NCC Spectrum Roadmap 2026–2030 — full analysis including low-band spectrum priority for rural deployment
- Updated mobile internet speed to 44.96 Mbps (+123% in 12 months to August 2025) — Ookla via DataReportal 2026
- Added 50% tariff hike impact — approximately one million users removed from subscriber rolls
- Added NCC EVC Aminu Maida Enugu Tech Festival 2026 and BusinessDay NG February 2026 quotes
- Verified all 9 external source links — all resolve correctly as of May 13, 2026
Updated by Samson Ese — Founder, Daily Reality NG
🔴 Major Update
💰 Finance Data
🏛️ Policy Change
Major data refresh covering 304th MPC February 2026 rate cut to 26.5%, March 2026 inflation reversal to 15.38%, 305th MPC May 2026 preview, and full MPR timeline table rebuild.
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Major data refresh covering 304th MPC February 2026 rate cut to 26.5%, March 2026 inflation reversal to 15.38%, 305th MPC May 2026 preview, and full MPR timeline table rebuild.
What Changed
- Added 304th MPC meeting outcome (February 23–24, 2026) — MPR cut 50bps to 26.5%, first 2026 rate cut — Finance in Africa February 24, 2026
- Added 305th MPC meeting date — May 19–20, 2026 — BusinessDay NG May 2026
- Updated inflation data — headline 15.38% in March 2026 (reversal from February's 15.06% after 11 consecutive months of decline) — NBS via TradingEconomics
- Added IMF "cautious wait-and-see" recommendation ahead of May 2026 MPC — AllAfrica April 2026
- Updated MPR timeline table — added all 2025–2026 rate decisions including September 2025 first cut and February 2026 second cut
- Updated CRR figure — reduced from 50% to 45% in September 2025 alongside first rate cut
- Added Sterling Asset Management projection — MPR 20–22% forecast for end 2026 — CNBC Africa January 2026
- Updated 2026 outlook section — cautious easing scenario marked as most likely (~60%) given March inflation reversal
- Verified all 11 external source links — all resolve correctly as of May 10, 2026
Updated by Samson Ese — Founder, Daily Reality NG
April 2026
1 update
🔴 Major Update
💰 Finance Data
📊 Data Refresh
Updated petrol price data (₦1,217.75/litre GlobalPetrolPrices April 27, 2026), solar capacity figures (+141% growth in 2025 — 803MW new installations), and generator operating cost recalculations based on current fuel prices.
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Updated petrol price data (₦1,217.75/litre GlobalPetrolPrices April 27, 2026), solar capacity figures (+141% growth in 2025 — 803MW new installations), and generator operating cost recalculations based on current fuel prices.
What Changed
- Updated petrol price to ₦1,217.75 per litre — GlobalPetrolPrices April 27, 2026 (previously ₦900–₦1,000 range from late 2025 data)
- Updated all generator operating cost calculations based on current fuel price — monthly diesel cost for 2kVA generator revised upward
- Added Nigeria solar installation capacity data — 803MW new solar installed in 2025, +141% growth — BusinessDay February 2026
- Updated solar panel pricing table — average 5kW system cost revised to reflect March 2026 market prices in Lagos and Abuja
- Updated payback period calculations — recalculated with current fuel and equipment prices
- Verified all 7 external source links — GlobalPetrolPrices link updated to current data page
Updated by Samson Ese — Founder, Daily Reality NG
March 2026
1 update
📊 Data Refresh
💻 Tech Data
Full speed and pricing data refresh using Ookla Speedtest Global Index and WorldPopulationReview data for Q1 2026. Nigeria Starlink figures updated, MTN and Airtel speeds re-benchmarked.
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Full speed and pricing data refresh using Ookla Speedtest Global Index and WorldPopulationReview data for Q1 2026. Nigeria Starlink figures updated, MTN and Airtel speeds re-benchmarked.
What Changed
- Updated Singapore's average download speed — 410 Mbps (Ookla Q1 2026)
- Updated France ranking to #2 at 349 Mbps — Q1 2026 data
- Updated Nigeria urban average speed — 20.5 Mbps mobile median (revised from previous quarter)
- Updated Starlink Nigeria average speed — 53.4 Mbps (SpeedGEO.net 2026 ISP tracker)
- Updated MTN Nigeria average speed — 27.2 Mbps (Ookla via DataReportal)
- Updated Nigeria cost per Mbps — $4.89/month (WorldPopulationReview March 2026)
- Updated Romania best-value benchmark — $0.06/Mbps (no change from previous data — confirmed)
- Verified all 8 external source links — Ookla and WorldPopulationReview links updated to 2026 data pages
Updated by Samson Ese — Founder, Daily Reality NG
February 2026
1 update
🔴 Major Update
💰 Finance Data
🔧 Correction
Correction to February 2024 MPR hike figure (corrected from 300bps to confirmed 400bps — CBN official MPC minutes verified). Addition of inflation peak data and 303rd MPC November 2025 hold decision.
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Correction to February 2024 MPR hike figure (corrected from 300bps to confirmed 400bps — CBN official MPC minutes verified). Addition of inflation peak data and 303rd MPC November 2025 hold decision.
What Changed
- CORRECTION: February 2024 (293rd MPC) single-meeting MPR hike corrected from 300bps to 400bps — verified directly against CBN official MPC communiqué. The 400bps single-meeting hike is confirmed as the largest in documented CBN history. Thank you to the reader who flagged this discrepancy.
- Updated inflation peak figure — approximately 34.8% confirmed as peak (previously stated as "above 33%") — NBS CPI series verified
- Added 303rd MPC meeting outcome (November 2025) — Hold at 27% — CBN official
- Updated Nkechi case study loan repricing — adjusted to reflect corrected MPR movement
- All external links re-verified following corrections — all resolved correctly February 8, 2026
Updated by Samson Ese — Founder, Daily Reality NG
January 2026
1 update
📊 Data Refresh
💻 Tech Data
🔗 Link Update
Article title updated from 2025 to 2026 framing. DataReportal Digital 2025 figures replaced with DataReportal Digital 2026 Nigeria data. Three broken links replaced with current working source URLs.
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Article title updated from 2025 to 2026 framing. DataReportal Digital 2025 figures replaced with DataReportal Digital 2026 Nigeria data. Three broken links replaced with current working source URLs.
What Changed
- Updated DataReportal source from Digital 2025 report to Digital 2026 Nigeria — all Nigeria-specific figures refreshed
- Updated article year framing throughout — "2025" references updated to "2026" where current data confirms the figures remain valid
- Replaced 3 broken links: (1) Ookla Speedtest Global Index link updated to 2026 data page; (2) Cable.co.uk worldwide broadband price comparison link updated; (3) ITU statistics link updated to current ICT data portal
- Updated Nigeria 4G/LTE population coverage figure — revised to current NCC reported figure
Updated by Samson Ese — Founder, Daily Reality NG
November 2025
1 update
🏛️ Policy Change
💰 Finance Data
Added 302nd MPC September 2025 decision — first rate cut of the cycle, MPR to 27%, CRR reduced from 50% to 45%. Updated article framing from ongoing tightening to beginning of easing cycle.
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Added 302nd MPC September 2025 decision — first rate cut of the cycle, MPR to 27%, CRR reduced from 50% to 45%. Updated article framing from ongoing tightening to beginning of easing cycle.
What Changed
- Added 302nd MPC September 2025 outcome — first rate cut, MPR reduced 50bps from 27.5% to 27.0% — CBN official communiqué
- Added CRR reduction — from 50% to 45% simultaneously with first rate cut — CBN official
- Updated article framing — shifted from "active tightening" to "easing cycle beginning" — reflected in title and key conclusions section
- Updated inflation data — 22.22% in June 2025 cited as trigger for hold decisions; declining trend documented
- Added easing cycle strategy section — what the rate cut means for existing borrowers and savers
- Updated 2025 outlook section — first cut confirmed against previous "uncertain" framing
Updated by Samson Ese — Founder, Daily Reality NG
📋 Our Update Policy — When and Why We Update Articles
Daily Reality NG updates major articles when any of the following occur:
- Primary data changes — CBN MPR decisions, NBS inflation releases, NCC broadband figures, government statistics updates
- Policy changes — New regulations, amended legislation, court judgments that affect the article's legal or regulatory claims
- Factual corrections — A reader or author identifies a verifiable error in a published figure, source attribution, or factual claim
- Broken links — An external source link no longer resolves to the intended page and must be replaced with a current working URL
- Annual data refresh — Time-sensitive articles are reviewed at least annually to ensure figures remain within 12 months of their stated date
What we do not do: Silent edits that change factual content without updating the article's modification date and logging the change here. Minor corrections to spelling, punctuation, formatting, or HTML structure are made without a log entry — only substantive content and data changes are logged.
Every update logged here references its primary source. If you cannot see a source for a changed figure, that is a gap we want to know about.
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- The specific claim or figure you believe needs updating
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This log is maintained personally by me. Every entry here reflects a real change made to a published article — the date, the reason, and the source. When a reader emails a correction that turns out to be correct, it shows up here with acknowledgment. When I make an error and catch it myself, that shows up here too. The 687+ articles on this platform are living documents — they improve as Nigerian policy changes, as new research is published, and as readers engage. This log is the receipt. — Samson Ese, May 2026
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