DMO: FG spent N3.1trn on domestic debt servicing in Q1
Debt Management Office (DMO) said the federal government spent N3.14 trillion on servicing its domestic debt in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026. The office disclosed the data in its…
Oyo abduction: Makinde told me Tinubu never called; shouldn’t seek re-election – Obi
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has claimed that Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde told him President Bola Tinubu had not…
We’re ready for talks or war with govt – Turji
A video allegedly featuring notorious bandit leader Bello Turji is currently circulating on social media, with the wanted kingpin claiming responsibility for recent attacks on security operatives in parts of…
Nigeria Seeks Fresh $1.2billion World Bank Loan, Second Largest Under Tinubu Govt
At the current exchange rate of N1,361.4 to the dollar, the proposed facility is valued at about N1.70tn, highlighting the scale of financing being pursued by the Federal Government as…
Presidency Will Not Bring Back Fuel Subsidy, Oyedele Insists
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has ruled out any possibility of returning fuel subsidy, insisting that the Federal Government will not reverse the…
Weak opposition will hurt Nigeria’s democracy — Makinde
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has called on opposition parties in Nigeria to remain united, warning that weakening political opposition could have far-reaching consequences for the country’s democracy.…
744 repentant terrorists complete rehabilitation
No fewer than 744 former terrorists and victims of violent extremism on Thursday graduated from the Federal Government’s De-radicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration Camp under Operation Safe Corridor. A breakdown of…
Nigeria’s poverty rate climbs to 63% despite easing inflation — World Bank
Poverty in Nigeria rose to 63 per cent in 2025 despite a slowdown in inflation, underscoring the limited impact of recent macroeconomic improvements on household welfare, the World Bank has…
Easter: Defend yourselves, Northern CAN tells members
The Christian Association of Nigeria, on Thursday, said Christians in the northern part of the country must take proactive steps to defend themselves against persistent attacks. The declaration followed the…
Nigeria ‘better off’ than previous years Says 2Face Idibia
Legendary Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face/2Baba, has stirred fresh debate after stating that Nigeria is “better off” today than it was many years ago. The music icon…