World Bank approves $500m to expand MSME financing in Nigeria
The World Bank has approved a $500 million financing package aimed at improving access to finance for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria under the Fostering Inclusive Finance for MSMEs in Nigeria (FINCLUDE) project. In a statement issued on Saturday, December 20, the Bank said the package comprises a $400 million loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction...
Grammys to honour Fela with special merit award
Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti will be honoured with a special merit award at the 2026 Grammy Awards. The organisers of the prestigious award, Recording Academy, announced this via a post on Instagram on Friday, December 19, 2025. The Recording Academy described Fela as the “architect of Afrobeat,” noting that the late musician is among ten people to be honoured with the...
Tinubu arrives in Maiduguri to commission projects
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Maiduguri, Borno State, for a one-day official visit to inaugurate key projects. The presidential aircraft touched down at the Nigerian Air Force wing of the Maiduguri International Airport at about 12:58 p.m. on Saturday. The President was welcomed by Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, his deputy Usman Kadafur, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, members of...
Peller speaks on suicide attempt: I didn’t do it intentionally
Nigerian TikToker Peller has made his first public appearance on social media following a car crash involving his recently acquired Mercedes-Benz. The incident occurred on December 14, 2025, along the Lekki–Epe Expressway in Lagos. Peller was reportedly livestreaming on Instagram at the time of the crash and was later taken to hospital by bystanders who rushed to the scene. In a...
Pastor Chris Okafor reacts after Doris Ogala shares nudes photo
Pastor Chris Okafor has drawn attention online following the circulation of an alleged private photo linked to him, which was shared by actress Doris Ogala on social media. The controversy started after Ogala posted an image on her Instagram page that she claimed showed the cleric in his bedroom. She suggested the photo was taken in a private setting and...
NGX investors gain N1.67trn in one week
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) all-share index and market capitalisation appreciated by 1.76 per cent to close the week at 152,057.38 and N96.937 trillion respectively. These are in contrast with the previous week’s 149,433.26 and N95.264 trillion. Consequently, stock market investors gained N1.673 trillion for the week under review. All other indices finished higher with the exception of NGX AFR Bank Value,...
PHOTOS: Troops uncover IED on Borno highway, arrest suspected terror logistics suppliers
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have uncovered and neutralised an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted along the Damboa–Komala road in Borno State and arrested two suspected logistics suppliers linked to Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists operating around Kirawa in Gwoza Local Government Area. The Media Information Officer of Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai, Lt. Col. Sani Uba, disclosed this...
Tight security in Borno ahead of Tinubu’s visit
The Borno State Police Command has rolled out extensive security measures ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s visit to the state. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Daso, said the command had deployed tactical units, surveillance teams and operatives of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit to ensure a safe and hitch-free presidential visit. According...
Tinubu to govs: Implement Supreme Court ruling on local government autonomy
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to enforcing the Supreme Court judgment granting financial autonomy to local governments, warning that failure by state governors to comply could prompt decisive executive action. The President made the remarks on Friday night at the 15th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC), held at the State...
Guardiola: Man City not good enough to win Premier League title
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says his side are not yet good enough to win the Premier League title. Guardiola's team, who host lowly West Ham United on Saturday, could overtake Arsenal for top spot in the Premier League this weekend. City only trail Arsenal by two points in the table. Speaking at his pre-game press conference on Friday, the Spaniard...
