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Bad loans climb to 8.03% as CBN ends forbearance

Non-performing loans (NPLs) in Nigeria’s banking sector rose to 8.03 per cent in January 2026, reflecting mounting pressure on lenders…

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US targets Nigeria’s faith-based violence with $3.5m fund

The United States has unveiled a $3.5 million (about N5 billion) funding initiative aimed at improving how incidents of religious…

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NGX investors gain N4.5trn as market capitalisation hits N160.5trn in May

The Nigerian stock market sustained its positive momentum in May 2026, with investors gaining N4.514 trillion as renewed buying interest…

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N100,000 minimum wage inadequate, workers deserve N1m — NLC

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the proposed N100,000 national minimum wage being considered by state governors, describing it…

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Court to hear suit challenging Mark, Aregbesola’s ADC leadership June 3

Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has scheduled June 3 for hearing in a suit filed by…

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Presidency, NSA visit Oyo over abducted pupils

A Federal Government delegation has arrived in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, following the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local…

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31-day project commissioning in FCT to mark Tinubu’s 3rd year — Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced plans for a 31-day series of project inaugurations…

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NTCA raises the alarm as 20% of Nigerian teens experiment with tobacco

The Nigeria Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA) has expressed concern over the growing rate of tobacco use among adolescents, revealing that…

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Oyo abduction: Makinde meets victims’ families, reassures safe rescue

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has met with the relatives of the people abducted from Oriire area of the state,…

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Lagos govt intensifies surveillance at airport amid Ebola outbreak

The Lagos State Government has advocated measures that would reduce interaction between passengers arriving from high-risk countries and other travellers,…

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