Finidi Promises Rivers United Bounce Back
Rivers United manager Finidi George assures fans the team will recover from recent poor form. Read his analysis of the psychological impact and plans for the NPFL clash vs Abia Warriors.
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FCMB Named Nigeria's Best SME-Focused Bank for 2025
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) wins the 2025 Best SME Focused Bank award from CIBN, holding a dominant 24% of industry SME lending. Discover how they fuel Nigeria's top economic sectors.
Senator Natasha: Nigerian Youths Earn 50 Cents, US Gets $30
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan reveals Nigerian content creators earn 50 cents for work fetching $30 in the US. She demands fairness in financial reforms. Read more.
Bank CEO Calls for $25bn Aviation Fund in Nigeria
Fidelity Bank CEO Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe urges the Federal Government to create specialised funding from the CRR to bridge Nigeria's $25 billion aviation finance gap and support fleet growth.
$50m Credit Boost for Northern Nigeria MSMEs
British International Investment and FCMB partner to provide a $50 million credit facility, with 70% targeting MSMEs in Northern Nigeria and 30% for women-owned businesses nationwide. Read more.
Kaduna fast-tracks $62.8m Kuwait Fund for development
Governor Uba Sani accelerates Kuwait's $62.8m support for Kaduna's education, healthcare, and agriculture. Over 100,000 out-of-school children targeted. Read more.
MTEF Approved, 2026 Budget Process Begins
The Federal Executive Council has approved the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework, setting the stage for the 2026 budget. Ministers Bagudu and Edun detail plans to manage capital rollovers and address the revenue-expenditure gap.
Abia Community Protests Leader's Detention in Abuja
Idima Abam community in Abia State protests the arrest of their leader, Ezeogo Chukwu Jonah, detained in Abuja. They petition state lawmakers, alleging a kingship tussle and injustice. Read the full story.
Bwala Defends Tinubu's 2014 Call for Jonathan's Resignation
Presidency spokesperson Daniel Bwala justifies Tinubu's 2014 demand for Jonathan to resign over Chibok. He contrasts past and present security approaches. Read the full analysis.
Tinubu's Aide: Trump's Outburst Fueled Nigeria Insecurity
Presidency spokesman Daniel Bwala claims Donald Trump's threat against Nigeria increased attacks. He also denies govt negotiates with terrorists and vows to name terror financiers.
CrediCorp's New Credit Scheme for Smartphones, Laptops
CrediCorp launches a digital device credit programme to help over 15,000 Nigerians afford smartphones and laptops. Apply now to boost your productivity and join the digital economy.
Tinubu, Otti Meet Amid Push for Nnamdi Kanu's Release
President Bola Tinubu and Abia Governor Alex Otti held a crucial meeting at the Presidential Villa, linked to efforts for the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu. Details inside.
Tinubu, Otti Meet Over Nnamdi Kanu's Release
President Bola Tinubu met with Abia Governor Alex Otti to discuss securing the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu. This follows Otti's recent visit to Kanu in Sokoto prison. Read the latest developments.
Otti's team escapes gunmen attack in Imo
Governor Alex Otti's advance team narrowly escaped an attack by unidentified gunmen in Imo State. No casualties reported. Security agencies are investigating the incident.
Gov Otti: My convoy was not attacked by gunmen
Abia Governor Alex Otti's office dismisses reports of an attack on his convoy. An advance team was ambushed near Owerri airport. No lives were lost. Read the full details.
Abia's 2027 Power Tussle: Otti, Kalu, Umahi, Kalu Vie for Tinubu
A fierce political battle is raging in Abia State as Governor Alex Otti, Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, and Minister Dave Umahi compete for President Tinubu's support. This rivalry threatens governance and early 2027 electioneering.
Ex-Defence Chief: Politicians Funding Terrorism in Nigeria
Ex-Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, warns some politicians exploit insecurity for political gain. He details complex layers of Nigeria's security crisis. Read the full analysis.
$5B Africa Energy Bank HQ Complete in Abuja
Nigeria has completed the headquarters of the $5 billion Africa Energy Bank in Abuja. Minister Heineken Lokpobiri confirms all host obligations are met, paving the way for operations to begin. Read more.
Aba Traders Protest 'Unjustifiable' Levies Under Governor Otti
Aba traders face hardship as government operatives impose high levies and seal shops at night. APC chieftain Paul Ikonne condemns the actions as tyrannical. Read more.
APC Group's Message to Otti Before Tinubu Meeting
The Abia APC Renaissance Group outlines critical demands for Governor Alex Otti ahead of his meeting with President Bola Tinubu. Read the full details and political implications.
Abia Pays 20-Year Pension Arrears: N60bn for Retirees
Abia State government starts phased payment of N60 billion pension arrears owed since 2001. Governor Alex Otti brings relief to retirees after two decades of waiting.
Nigeria's Policy-Trust Gap Among Africa's Widest
New RPI African Policy Index 2025 reveals Nigeria suffers one of Africa's largest trust gaps between policy delivery and citizen confidence. Discover the governance crisis and solutions.
Nigerian Couple's $88,000 Wedding Loan Costs $158,924
A Nigerian couple borrowed $88,000 for their wedding and will repay $158,924 over 17 years. Shocking details revealed by friend spark wedding cost debate.
Lady Responds to Critics Over Husband's Age on TikTok
A Nigerian woman defends her marriage after TikTok users criticized her husband's age. She insists they're compatible and happy in their union despite social media backlash.
Abia Unseals Benjamin Kalu's Property, Explains Action
Abia State government unseals Renewed Hope Partners building in Umuahia, clarifies sealing was due to landlord's ground rent default since 1982, not political targeting.
DSS: FG didn't mandate Mamu for terror talks
DSS operative reveals Tukur Mamu acted independently in Abuja-Kaduna train negotiations, benefiting financially from ransom payments. Case adjourned to 2026.
DSS: FG didn't mandate Tukur Mamu for terror talks
A DSS witness testifies that Tukur Mamu was not authorised by the Federal Government to negotiate with terrorists from the Abuja-Kaduna train attack. Read the full court details.
DSS: Mamu Got N50m from Terrorist Ransom Fund
A DSS witness reveals Tukur Mamu received N50m from terrorists involved in the Kaduna train attack. The alleged negotiator also taught terrorists how to create websites. Read the full court details.
Economic Triangle Proposed for S/South, S/East States
My-ACE China urges Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Abia governors to create an economic corridor that could rival Lagos. The proposed triangle would leverage ports, fabrication capacity, and blue economy potential.
Summit Addresses Nigeria's Paper Qualification Obsession
Education stakeholders gather at UNILAG for the 2025 EWAN summit to debate shifting from paper qualifications to skills-based learning through TVET. Join the national conversation on education reform.
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