Personal Loans Hit N2tn as Consumer Credit Rises
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Personal loans obtained by Nigerians rose to about N2.06tn in May 2026, accounting for nearly two-thirds of total consumer credit, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria. The figure represented 64.78 per cent of the N3.18tn consumer credit outstanding during the month. Report from the CBN says total consumer credit increased by […]
Youth Leader Demands Action on 2026 Conference Resolutions
By Chinedu Echianu The Chairman of the Forum of National Youth Leaders of All Political Parties in Nigeria, Eze Onyebuchi Chukwu, has called on the Federal Government to implement the resolutions of the 2026 National Youth Conference. Chukwu also called for a mechanism to track the implementation of the resolutions and measure progress after the […]
Tompolo Donates 25 Vehicles to Boost Tinubu’s 2027 Campaign
By Oluwakemi Kindness Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has donated 25 campaign vehicles, generators and electronic speakers to boost grassroots mobilisation for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. The donation was made during the launch of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement’s grassroots mobilisation campaign in Jalingo, Taraba State. Tompolo, the movement’s Grand Patron, was […]
Isa Welcomes Senegal Friendlies Ahead of Ghana Clash
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Sand Eagles head coach Abdullahi Isa says Nigeria’s two friendly matches against Senegal will provide a crucial test ahead of their Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash with Ghana. Nigeria will face the defending African champions at Murtala Muhammed Square, Kaduna, on Saturday, before the teams meet again at the […]
Ardova-Diadem Energy Acquires 100% of Powergas
By Oluwakemi Kindness Millions of Nigerians who depend on road transportation could gain access to alternative fuel options as the Ardova Plc–Diadem Energy Consortium targets 100 compressed natural gas (CNG) refuelling stations nationwide within 24 months. The plan follows the consortium’s agreement to acquire 100 per cent of Powergas Global Investments Nigeria Limited and Powergas […]
WHO: Drug-Resistant Infections Kill 1m People Annually
By: Julian Osamoto The World Health Organisation (WHO) says drug-resistant bacterial infections kill about one million people every year, warning that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is imposing growing costs on families, health systems and economies. Acting Director of the WHO Antimicrobial Resistance Department, Dr Jean-Pierre Nyemazi, disclosed this during a virtual news briefing organised alongside an […]
Stakeholders Raise Concerns Over Electoral Reforms Ahead of 2027
By Julian Osamoto Stakeholders in the nation’s electoral system have raised concerns over the implementation of electoral reforms, including BVAS functionality, electronic transmission of results and accountability for electoral offences ahead of the 2027 general election. The concerns were raised at a multi-stakeholder roundtable on electoral reform, integrity and youth participation, organised in Abuja on […]
Independence Day: Fintiri, Mutfwang Pardon 139 Inmates
By Julian Osamoto Governors Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State and Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State have granted freedom to a combined 139 inmates as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. Governor Fintiri granted pardon to nine inmates and commuted the death sentence of one inmate, Saidu Abdullahi, to life imprisonment. The Adamawa State […]
NDIC Warns Against Unlicensed Money Schemes
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has warned Nigerians against keeping their money in unlicensed financial schemes, particularly those offering unrealistic returns. The Corporation said the collapse of Ponzi schemes has repeatedly exposed Nigerians to significant financial losses from entrusting their savings to unregulated operators. The Managing Director/Chief Executive of the NDIC, […]
Workers Threaten October Strike Over Petrol Price, Wage Award
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Public servants under the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC) have threatened a three-day warning strike from October 2 over petrol prices, wage awards and negotiations for a new national minimum wage. The council gave the Federal Government until September 30 to address the demands, warning that failure to act would […]