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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...
Onitsha residents rallied to endorse Peter Obi's 2027 presidential bid after the Nigeria Democratic Congress zoned its presidential ticket to Southern Nigeria.
NESG warned that Nigeria's debt strain persists as the federal government's 2026 borrowing plan climbed to N29.2 trillion despite headline stability indicators.