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Taraba Govt dismisses ₦N1.2trn debt claims
The Taraba Government has dismissed claims that the state borrowed N1.2 trillion within three years. Addressing newsmen on Sunday in Jalingo, Dr Sarah Adi, the Commissioner for Finance, described the
CBT, best way to curb exam malpractice – WAEC
The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has called for strict computer-based testing to curb examination malpractice in some centres, popularly known as “miracle centres.” Mr Timothy Manga, an official with
NSCDC deploys 10,210 personnel, tactical units for Osun election
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has ordered the deployment of 10,210 personnel and specialised tactical units
2027: Mosque demolition, profiling allegations against Obi mere propaganda — Northern Community in Anambra
Recalls free education, agricultural loans, Hajj sponsorship during his tenure By Vincent Ujumadu Awka — Leaders of the Northern Community in Anambra State have dismissed allegations that former Anambra State
Nigeria’s FDI jumps 148% despite Africa’s investment decline
By Yinka Kolawole Nigeria emerged as one of Africa’s strongest foreign investment performers in 2025, recording a 148 per cent increase in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows despite a sharp decline
Nigerians are increasingly borrowing to build houses — CBN
·Other lendings rise, lenders report low default rates By Elizabeth Adegbesan Credit for house purchase by households increased to 9.6 index points in the second quarter of 2026 (Q2’26), indicating that
SEC launches campaign to recover unclaimed dividends, inherited assets
By Obas Esiedesa The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a nationwide campaign to help investors and beneficiaries recover unclaimed dividends and inherited investments, as part of efforts to strengthen
Nigerian Breweries’ revenue up 9% to N804 bn
… restores retained earnings to positive By Peter Egwuatu Nigerian Breweries Plc, Nigeria’s foremost brewing company, has announced a strong performance for the first half of the 2026, recording a group
Truck owners seek refunds over cancelled E-Call-Up bookings
By Godwin Oritse The Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) has demanded an urgent review of the Electronic Call-Up (ETO) system following recurring cancellations of paid truck bookings, describing the practice
Economic activities expand second straight month despite industry contraction — CBN
By Elizabeth Adegbesan Economic activity in Nigeria expanded for the second consecutive month in July 2026 as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 51.1 points,
