The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says its reform initiatives are yielding tangible improvements in the economy, while calling for closer alignment between fiscal and monetary authorities to consolidate these gains. Speaking at the 2025 Seminar for Finance Correspondents and Business Editors in Abuja, CBN Deputy Governor (Corporate Services), Ms. Emem Usoro, noted that coordinated

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Lagos State has successfully raised N244.82 billion through the issuance of green and conventional bonds, with proceeds set to fund major infrastructure projects across the state. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, speaking at the Ministry of Finance/DMO bond signing ceremony, thanked investors for their confidence in the state. He described the issuance as part of Lagos’ N1

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PalmPay Limited, a leading fintech platform, has urged its customers nationwide to be vigilant against scams and fraudulent activities. The call was made by Managing Director Chika Nwosu during a road walk in Kano, aimed at sensitizing the public on how to protect themselves from online fraud. Nwosu emphasized that while the number of fraud

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Nollywood actress Bukola Arugba criticized Kwara State First Lady Olufolake Abdulrazaq for describing the November 18 attack on a church in Eruku as merely “attempted,” arguing that the term downplays the tragedy. In an Instagram video, Arugba said the attack was successful, leaving three worshippers dead and several others abducted, including the pastor. She revealed

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Former President Goodluck Jonathan has warned that Nigeria’s democracy is being undermined by reckless political behaviour, emphasizing that politics should be reserved for those committed to nation-building, not destruction. Speaking at the 10th anniversary dinner of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation—which also marked his 68th birthday—Jonathan stressed: Jonathan highlighted that his foundation’s decade-long work focuses on

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Dr. Olusegun Aganga, former Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, has identified the shortage of competent political leaders as a major obstacle to Nigeria’s growth and development. Speaking at the launch of Dr. Olu Fasan’s book, “In the National Interest: The Road to Nigeria’s Political, Economic and Social Transformation”, Aganga emphasized that Nigeria produces exceptionally

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The Anambra State Executive Council has approved eleven contracts totaling N4.443 billion for infrastructure and development projects across the state. According to Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor, the council also approved N87.168 million for an annual asset insurance premium for the new Government House (Light House), Awka, under a five-year agreement. Key contracts include:

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Enough is Enough (EiE) Nigeria, one of Africa’s most influential civic movements, has announced plans to mark 15 years of citizen-led activism with a major event in Lagos on December 10, 2025. Themed “Footprints & Frontlines,” the celebration highlights EiE’s dual mission: reflecting on its achievements over the past 15 years and energizing ongoing civic

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Terrorists stormed St. Mary’s Papiri Private Catholic Secondary School in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State in the early hours of Friday, abducting dozens of students and teachers, SaharaReporters has confirmed. The attack occurred between 2:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m., according to multiple community sources. Ahmed Abdullahi Rofia, Head of Disaster and Relief for

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The Executive Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, Dr. Sam Amadi, has described the conviction and life imprisonment of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), as the culmination of years of political marginalisation of the Igbo people. In a Thursday Democracy Broadcast, Amadi argued that Kanu’s prosecution

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