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Sharia Council raises alarm over rising insecurity, urges FG to act

The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria has raised alarm over worsening insecurity, urging the Federal Government to take urgent, decisive steps against killings, kidnappings and banditry.

Nigeria’s economic reforms working but poverty increasing, says IMF

The IMF says reforms have strengthened Nigeria's economy and built resilience, but warns more than 60 percent of Nigerians now live in poverty amid rising food insecurity.

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Court Sentences ex-Acting AGF Nwabuoku to 72 Years in Jail Over N868m Fraud

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Bandits storm Kwara church, abduct worshippers during Sunday service

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Abdul Samad Rabiu’s net worth surges $4.47billion to $14.6billion

Abdul Samad Rabiu has added $4.47 billion to his fortune in 2026, pushing his net worth to $14.6 billion as BUA Group posts record revenue of N1.18 trillion.

Nigeria’s solid minerals sector pulls in $2.6bn FDI in two years

Nigeria has attracted over $2.6 billion in foreign direct investment into its solid minerals sector in two years, Minister Dele Alake disclosed at the Powering Africa Summit in Washington.

SEC and NYSC sign MoU to fight Ponzi schemes

The Securities and Exchange Commission and the NYSC have signed an MoU to train corps members as financial literacy facilitators and protect young Nigerians from fraudulent investment schemes.

Nigeria’s manufacturing share of GDP slips to 8.05 Percent in 2025

Nigeria's manufacturing sector slipped to an 8.05 percent share of real GDP in 2025, falling from 8.24 percent the previous year even as output posted a slight improvement.

Security Group Warns of Planned Terrorist Attacks in Three Kwara LGAs

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Sharia Council raises alarm over rising insecurity, urges FG to act

The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria has raised alarm over worsening insecurity, urging the Federal Government to take urgent, decisive steps against killings, kidnappings and banditry.

Nigeria’s economic reforms working but poverty increasing, says IMF

The IMF says reforms have strengthened Nigeria's economy and built resilience, but warns more than 60 percent of Nigerians now live in poverty amid rising food insecurity.

Nigeria is moving in the right direction, FG says as it defends Tinubu’s reforms

The Federal Government says Nigeria is steadily emerging from economic fragility, defending President Tinubu's reforms with GDP growth, over one million student loan beneficiaries and anti-graft gains.

Senate queries SEDC over N153m spent on Abuja office rent

The Senate has queried the South East Development Commission over N153m allegedly spent renting an Abuja office, demanding a full account of funds from its 2025 budget.