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Nigerians owe N2.06 trillion in personal loans as borrowing to survive overtakes borrowing to invest

Personal loans held by Nigerians rose to about N2.06 trillion in May 2026, CBN data shows, as households increasingly borrow to cope with rising living costs.

NYSC kidnap: Ransom drops from N1 billion to N100 million as police say camp is mined with IEDs

Kidnappers holding 20 prospective corps members in Imo State have cut their ransom from N50 million to N5 million each as parents report the captives are being beaten.

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Ude-Okoye Set to Assume Office as PDP National Secretary

Sunday Ude-Okoye to resume as PDP National Secretary after Court of Appeal ruling, emphasizing adherence to constitutional processes and party unity.

COAS Vows Commitment to Welfare of Wounded Soldiers

He assures wounded soldiers that their sacrifices won’t be in vain as he pledges top notch welfare support.

Access Bank Raises $228 Million to Boost Capital and Expand

Access Bank raises $228 million to boost capital and fund expansion into Morocco, Egypt, and the United States, targeting global growth by 2027

Inmates need skill empowerment’, says Peter Obi

Peter Obi urges for skill acquisition programs in correctional centers to rehabilitate inmates and help the society grow.

CBN Grants Bureaux de Change Temporary Access to Official FX Market to Bolster Naira

CBN grants Bureaux de Change access to forex market while implementing measures to stabilize the Naira and curb speculation.

To Reduce Festive Transportation, Customs Auction Seized Petrol

At affordable rates, customs seized petrol to ease holiday transport.

Dangote Explains Sales Dynamics Following Petrol Price Cut

Dangote cuts petrol price to N899, attributes it to forces of the market and commitment to Nigeria’s economy.

Army Gains Upper Hand in Battle Against Oil Theft and Vandalism

The Nigerian Army’s intensified efforts in the Niger Delta are curbing oil theft and boosting national production, says Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede.

Ooni’s Ex-Wife, Others Remanded Over Ibadan Stampede

Ooni’s ex-wife and others remanded over the Ibadan funfair stampede that killed 35 children. Case adjourned to January 14. Ooni’s ex-wife and others remanded over the Ibadan funfair stampede that killed 35 children. Case adjourned to January 14. Ooni’s ex-wife and others remanded over the Ibadan funfair stampede that killed 35 children. Case adjourned to January 14. Ooni’s ex-wife and others remanded over the Ibadan funfair stampede that killed 35 children. Case adjourned to January 14. Ooni’s ex-wife and others remanded over the Ibadan funfair stampede that killed 35 children. Case adjourned to January 14. Ooni’s ex-wife and others remanded over the Ibadan funfair stampede that killed 35 children. Case adjourned to January 14

Nigerians Are Suffering, Bode George Slams Tinubu’s Policies

Nigeria’s economic woes are worsening and hunger and inflation are rising, veteran politician Bode George accuses Tinubu.

Police Deploy Officers to Worship Centers, for Yuletide in Benue

During festive season, Benue Police Commissioner directs deployments to churches, event venues and crowded places.

Customs Dissolves Border Patrol Team, Reduces Checkpoints

Operations modernized as customs is reducing checkpoints, dissolving JBPT for more trade, better security.

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Nigerians owe N2.06 trillion in personal loans as borrowing to survive overtakes borrowing to invest

Personal loans held by Nigerians rose to about N2.06 trillion in May 2026, CBN data shows, as households increasingly borrow to cope with rising living costs.

NYSC kidnap: Ransom drops from N1 billion to N100 million as police say camp is mined with IEDs

Kidnappers holding 20 prospective corps members in Imo State have cut their ransom from N50 million to N5 million each as parents report the captives are being beaten.

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists kill 15 farmers gathering firewood in Borno’s Marte area, three still missing

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have killed 15 farmers working their fields and gathering firewood in Marte, Borno State, with police searching for three still missing.

N50 million each: Families of 19 abducted NYSC graduates face N950 million ransom demand

Kidnappers are demanding N950 million, or N50 million each, for 19 prospective corps members abducted on the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Imo State on Thursday.