Nigeria is seeking three proposed World Bank financing facilities worth $1.5bn for climate resilience, social protection and early childhood development amid rising public debt.
Day: September 28, 2026
CBN Probes Banks Over Restrictions on Customers’ Access to Forex Accounts!
CBN probes reported restrictions by Nigerian banks on customers’ access to forex accounts as the regulator continues reforms aimed at improving transparency, liquidity and compliance in the foreign exchange market.
BBNaija: Ricky, Tram and Temi Nkem Fake-Evicted in Dramatic Season 11 Twist!
BBNaija Season 11 housemates Ricky, Tram and Temi Nkem were announced as evicted before Big Brother revealed the exits were part of a fake eviction twist.
NSCDC Custody Deaths Expose Wider Strains in Nigeria’s Detention System!
The deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in NSCDC custody have renewed scrutiny of Nigeria’s detention system, awaiting-trial population, custodial safety and accountability.
Optimus Bank Launches Lagos Blood Drive to Support Nigeria’s Healthcare Needs!
Optimus Bank has launched a Lagos blood drive under its Impact Starts With Us initiative to support healthcare and promote voluntary blood donation in Nigeria.
Ardova-led Consortium Agrees to Acquire Powergas in Major Nigerian CNG Deal!
Ardova-led consortium agrees to acquire Powergas, one of Africa’s largest CNG producers, with plans to expand compression capacity and build 100 CNG refuelling sites across Nigeria.
Resident Doctors Give FG Two Weeks to Resolve Welfare Demands or Face Nationwide Strike!
NARD has given the Federal Government two weeks to resolve outstanding welfare, remuneration, staffing and professional issues or face possible nationwide strike action.
UBA’s Oliver Alawuba Calls for Bankable African Projects as Africa’s Investment Conversation Shifts From Potential to Execution!
UBA CEO Oliver Alawuba has called for stronger preparation of bankable African projects, highlighting investment, infrastructure and capital mobilisation at UNGA engagements in New York.
CBN Data Localisation Rule: Why Nigeria Needs More Skills, Secure Fibre and Stronger Data-Centre Capacity!
CBN data localisation requirements are driving debate over Nigeria’s data-centre capacity, technical skills, fibre security, power reliability and financial-sector readiness ahead of 2027.
CAN Demands Urgent Rescue of 78 Borno Schoolchildren After More Than 100 Days in Captivity!
CAN Borno has called for the urgent rescue of 78 schoolchildren abducted in Askira/Uba, as the children remain in captivity for more than 100 days.
Ruto Fast-Tracks Lamu Refinery as Dangote Says Kenya Project Will Be Bigger Than Lagos Plant!
President William Ruto is fast-tracking Kenya’s proposed Dangote refinery in Lamu as Aliko Dangote says the facility will be bigger than the Lagos refinery.