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The Central Bank of Nigeria retained the benchmark interest rate at 26.5% after the MPC’s 305th meeting.
The decision comes amid a slight rise in Nigeria’s inflation rate from 15.38% to 15.69% in April 2026.
Analysts say the move reflects the CBN’s...
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Peter Obi was cleared by the NDC screening committee to contest its 2027 presidential primary.
The committee confirmed he met all constitutional and party requirements after a detailed vetting process.
He currently appears to be the sole presidential aspirant in the NDC...
Ecobank Group CEO Jeremy Awori unveiled a $3 billion trade finance commitment to drive intra-African trade across agribusiness, manufacturing and general commerce over three years.
Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele said Nigeria's new Tax Acts target public trust, simplified compliance and relief for low earners, not just higher revenue collection.
PenCom DG Omolola Oloworaran said only seven states and the FCT fully implement the Contributory Pension Scheme, leaving 23 states' civil servants in limbo.