FG engages World Bank for fresh $1.5 billion loans
The Federal Government is seeking $1.5 billion in fresh financing from the World Bank through three proposed loans targeted at social protection, early childhood development and climate resilience.
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Reform abortion laws to save women’s lives, group urges FG
A group has urged the Federal Government to reform Nigeria’s abortion laws, stating that criminalisation contributes to unsafe abortions and high maternal Read More: https://punchng.com/reform-abortion-laws-to-save-womens-lives-group-urges-fg/...
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Tinubu: Why Akpabio rejected acting President role – Rufai Oseni
Arise Television Morning Show anchor, Rufai Oseni, has explained why Senate President Godswill Akpabio rejected being addressed as Nigeria’s acting president while President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima were away from the country. Oseni said Akpabio’s insistence...
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Passenger dies after jumping from moving bus in Lagos
The male passenger, apparently trying to escape from the moving bus, jumped out and sustained severe injuries after hitting the ground. The post Passenger dies after jumping from moving bus in Lagos appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Shettima returns to Nigeria after leading delegation at UNGA 81
During the visit, VP Shettima delivered President Tinubu’s National Statement at the General Debate, where Nigeria renewed its call for reform of the UN Security Council, demanding permanent African representation, fairer global financing, stronger climate support and deeper mult...
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NiMet forecasts 3-day thunderstorms, moderate rainfall nationwide
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast thunderstorms and moderate rainfall across several parts of Nigeria between Monday and Wednesday, with strong winds expected to precede thunderstorms in some areas. The post NiMet forecasts 3-day thunderstorms, moderate rain...
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Banks yet to lower lending rates nearly a week after CBN’s MPR cut
Nigerian banks have yet to reduce lending rates nearly a week after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) cut the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 350 basis points, raising concerns that borrowers may not immediately benefit from the apex bank's latest policy adjustment. The post Banks ...
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Why CBN rate cuts don’t mean more SME lending
This is Follow the Money , our weekly series that unpacks the earnings, business, and scaling strategies of African fintechs, financial institutions, companies, and governments. A new edition drops every Monday. For a small business in Nigeria, securing a bank loan has long felt ...
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You’re pretending to be unaware of Tinubu’s whereabouts – Presidency hits Peter Obi
The Presidency has accused the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi of pretending to be unaware of President Bola Tinubu’s whereabouts. President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made the remark in reaction to...
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I promised you credit-based economy – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has reassured to move Nigeria towards a credit-based economy. The President gave the reassurance in a statement posted on his verified X handle on Monday. Tinubu stated that the move is to establish a loan guarantee scheme that would help small businesses ov...
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Dangote plans $50 billion capex, twice its 2020–2025 spend
Dangote Group plans to spend about $50 billion in capital expenditure (capex) between 2026 and 2030, doubling the $25 billion it invested during the previous five-year period. The post Dangote plans $50 billion capex, twice its 2020–2025 spend appeared first on Nairametrics ....
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Abia ranks second in revised Phillips Consulting 2026 report
Abia State has been ranked Nigeria’s second-highest-performing state in the revised 2026 Phillips Consulting report, showing the biggest momentum gain. Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-ranks-second-in-revised-phillips-consulting-2026-report/...
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Climate change threatens Nigeria’s food production
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — Climate change is increasingly threatening Nigeria’s food production, disrupting farming calendars, reducing yields and exposing farmers to mounting financial losses, stakeholders have warned. Farmers and agribusiness operators who spoke with Vanguard sai...