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Aregbesola mentions who to blame for Nigeria’s worsening hardship
Rauf Aregbesola accuses the ruling APC of mismanaging Nigeria through greed and poor governance The former Osun governor says the African Democratic Congress is now the only credible alternative capable of rescuing Nigeria Former Kwara governor...
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Tinubu arrives in Abuja after Rome counter-terrorism talks
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after participating in the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government-level Meeting held in Rome, Italy. The Aqaba Process is a counter-terrorism initiative launched in 2015 by His Majesty King Abdullah...
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Nigeria suffers double setback ahead of must-win FIFA World Cup playoffs vs Gabon
The Super Eagles camp has been hit with a double setback ahead of their FIFA World Cup playoff against Gabon Nigeria booked their playoff spot after a 4-0 win over Benin Republic helped them finish second in Group C Eric Chelle and his team are...
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Richer banks, poorer economy: The hidden crisis in Nigeria’s financial system, by Blaise Udunze
Across Africa, banks are getting bigger but not necessarily better. From South Africa’s Standard Bank to Morocco’s Attijariwafa and Egypt’s National Bank, financial institutions are boasting record balance sheets, higher Tier 1 capital, and...
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#FreeNnamdiKanu protest: Nigeria Police threaten to prosecute October 20 protesters
…Says move reflects collective interest of Ndi Igbo, endorses Mbah for second term A powerful coalition of non-indigenes residing in Enugu State, under the umbrella of Abia, Anambra, Imo, Delta and Ebonyi Indigenes in Enugu (AAIDE), has declared...
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Nigeria’s economic reforms yielding visible results, says CBN governor
The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Yemi Cardoso, says the country’s economic reforms are yielding visible results. Mr Cardoso said this on Friday in Washington, DC, at the end of the Annual Meetings of the IMF/World Bank. He said that...
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Tinubu is an angel sent by God to fix Nigeria, says Yahaya Bello
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the “angel” sent by God to fix Nigeria. Bello made the remark on Saturday during an endorsement rally for President Tinubu and Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo,...
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Tinubu returns to Abuja following Aqaba Process meeting in Rome
President Bola Tinubu “returns to Abuja today” after participating in the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government-level Meeting in Rome, Italy. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy) disclosed this in a...
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Nigeria gaining global investors confidence, says Uzoka-Anite
Deputy finance minister Doris Uzoka-Anite, say the country has gained global investors confidence. Mr Uzoka-Anite disclosed this to journalists on the sidelines of the 2025 International Monetary Fund/World Bank Group meetings, in Washington on...
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Nigeria buys 24 fighter jets, NAF helicopters; defence minister inspects aircraft in Italy
Defence minister Mohammed Badaru has inspected the ongoing production of Nigerian Air Force aircraft and helicopters at Leonardo S.p.A.’s defence manufacturing facilities in northern Italy. Mr Badaru, who was part of President Bola Tinubu’s...
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Richer Banks, Poorer Economy: The Hidden Crisis In Nigeria’s Financial Syst
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Across Africa, banks are getting bigger but not necessarily better. From South Africa’s Standard Bank to Morocco’s Attijariwafa and Egypt’s National Bank, financial institutions are boasting record balance sheets, higher Tier 1 capital, and...
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Afe Babalola expresses worry over Nigeria’s rising debt profile
Elder statesman and founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s growing debt burden, warning that the country’s economic reputation is deteriorating and discouraging...
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Tinubu is an angel sent by God to fix Nigeria — Yahaya Bello
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the “angel” sent by God to fix Nigeria. Bello made the remark on Saturday during an endorsement rally for President Tinubu and Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo,...
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Nigeria needs AI-Skilled civil service to drive productivity – Bosun Tijani
Nigeria’s minister of communications and digital economy, Bosun Tijani, has said that developing an artificial intelligence (AI)-skilled civil service is essential to scaling up productivity and service delivery across government agencies. Mr...
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Nigeria plans to set up working groups on stablecoin adoption
Nigeria has established a working group to explore the possible adoption of stablecoins as part of ongoing efforts to support innovation in the financial sector. According to Olayemi Cardoso, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the...
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Nigeria’s dependence on imported medicines reduced from 70% to 60% — NAFDAC
Nigeria’s dependence on imported medicines has dropped from 70 to 60 per cent, according to the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Mojisola Adeyeye. Mrs Adeyeye said the reduction...
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Nigeria’s fertility rate drops to 4.8 children per woman — NDHS
The 2024 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) Report says Nigeria’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has declined from 5.3 children per woman in 2018 to 4.8 in 2024, marking a major demographic shift over the past five years. The Minister of...
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US Envoy dismisses Christian genocide claims in Nigeria
Massad Boulos, a Senior Adviser to US President Donald Trump on Arab and African Affairs, has dismissed the claim of a Christian genocide, stating that Boko Haram has killed more Muslims in its attacks. The US presidential advisor made the...
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Tinubu Returns To Abuja From Rome
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after participating in the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government-level Meeting held in Rome, Italy. There, world leaders gathered to strengthen cooperation against terrorism and violent extremism....
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38% of informal businesses in Nigeria make profit of less than ₦10,000 daily – report
79% of informal businesses have experienced increased costs of doing business over the past year. This is according to the 2025 Informal Economy Report by Moniepoint. It also indicates that 38% of informal businesses make a profit of less than...
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