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Wema Bank secures €50m EIB facility to support SMEs

Wema Bank has secured a €50m financing facility from EIB Global to expand credit for small and medium-sized enterprises, focusing on youth- and women-owned businesses.

Okowa Visits EFCC Over N1.3 Trillion Probe

KEY POINTS • Former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa visited the EFCC’s Lagos office over an ongoing investigation into the alleged diversion of about N1.3 trillion. • The probe reportedly centres on 13 per cent derivation funds received by Delta State between 2015 and 2023 during...

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Udenwa Threatens N5bn Lawsuit Against Kenneth Okonkwo Over Extortion Allegations

KEY POINTS Former Imo governor Achike Udenwa has threatened to sue Kenneth Okonkwo over...

Retired Army General Buried After Dying in Bandits’ Captivity

KEY POINTS Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar was buried in Katsina after dying while...

NYSC suspends Batch B Stream I orientation course in Niger

NYSC suspended the 2026 Batch B Stream I orientation course in Niger State, citing ongoing renovation work at the Paiko orientation camp.

El-Buba to Tinubu: rescue our abducted children or resign

Prophet Isa El-Buba has urged President Tinubu to intensify the fight against insecurity, saying the government must rescue abducted children or step aside and prioritize lives.

Soldiers destroy terrorist hideouts in Katsina offensive

Troops have launched a major offensive in Katsina's Matazu area, destroying several terrorist hideouts and logistics bases after the death of abducted retired Major General Rabe Abubakar.

Lagos Police to impound vehicles with covered, missing number plates

Lagos Police launched a statewide crackdown on vehicles with covered, missing or defaced number plates beginning Monday, June 15, 2026, amid security concerns.

Travellers flee bandit attack near Old Oyo National Park

Travellers narrowly escaped a suspected bandit attack near Old Oyo National Park in Igbeti, Oyo State, on Sunday, as security agencies moved to respond.

Gunmen abduct Baale of Ode Oriya community in Ondo

Armed men have abducted the Baale of Ode Oriya community in Ondo State, wounding his wife during a late-night raid on his residence.

Lasting security begins with defeating ignorance and hopelessness, says defence minister

Defence Minister Gen. Christopher Musa says true and lasting national security must rest on defeating ignorance, conquering hopelessness and defending democratic values, not just military force.

Why a 75-year-old pilot flew the aircraft that landed on a Delta road, says NCAA

The NCAA says the pilot who landed a private aircraft on a Delta road is 75 and held a US licence, while it faults the unauthorized takeoff.

Gbajabiamila Faces Questions Over Disowning Council Listed In 2026 Budget

KEY POINTS Femi Gbajabiamila declared that the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC)...

Democracy Day Protest in Lagos Disrupted as Activists Accuse “Team Nigeria” Thugs of Attack

KEY POINTS Protesters in Lagos allege that suspected APC-linked thugs under the name “Team...

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Wema Bank secures €50m EIB facility to support SMEs

Wema Bank has secured a €50m financing facility from EIB Global to expand credit for small and medium-sized enterprises, focusing on youth- and women-owned businesses.

Okowa Visits EFCC Over N1.3 Trillion Probe

KEY POINTS • Former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa visited the EFCC’s Lagos office over...

Fidson hails BoI and EIB roles in expanding pharmaceutical manufacturing

Fidson Healthcare has commended the Bank of Industry and EIB for concessionary financing that has driven its growth in pharmaceutical manufacturing, jobs and green production.

NIWA moves to clean up waterways and boost blue economy investment

NIWA has launched a comprehensive clean-up of Nigeria's inland waterways to tackle pollution, improve navigation safety and attract investment into the country's blue economy.