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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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Navy Announces Death of Operations Chief Musa Katagum

KEY POINTS Nigerian Navy confirms the death of Chief of Operations Musa Katagum after...

Vote Buying Will Not Be Allowed in FCT Elections, INEC Chairman Warns

KEY POINTS INEC says vote buying will not be tolerated in the February 21...

JAMB Fixes Final Deadline as Over 1.5 Million Register for 2026 UTME

KEY POINTS JAMB says registration for the 2026 UTME will close February 26 with...

Police Lock Down Abuja for FCT Elections With Citywide Movement Ban

KEY POINTS Police have deployed massive security across Abuja ahead of the February 21...

Aiyedatiwa Denies Role in APC Secretariat Attack

KEY POINTS Governor Aiyedatiwa denied ordering an attack on APC leaders, saying he was...

Unexplained Salary Cuts Stir Unrest in Federal Civil Service

Unexplained salary reductions and unpaid allowances spark tension in Nigeria’s Federal Civil Service, raising concerns over possible industrial unrest.

Governor Uba Sani Frees Over 90 Kaduna Inmates

KEY POINTS Governor Uba Sani paid fines and compensation to secure freedom for over...

Tinubu Signs New Electoral Law to Prepare Nigeria for 2027 Elections

KEY POINTS Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act 2026 Amendment Bill into law to...

Violence Erupts at APC Congress in Ondo, Two Dead and Several Injured

KEY POINTS Two people were killed and five injured after violence broke out during...

Gas Leak at Plateau Mining Site Leaves 37 Dead

KEY POINTS 37 miners are feared dead after suspected toxic gas exposure at a...

CJN Warns Against Corruption Blanket Allegations

CJN cautions against blanket corruption allegations, insisting claims must be evidence-based as 14 new Federal High Court judges take oath.

Senate Revises Election Law Timeline to Avoid Ramadan Clash Ahead of 2027 Polls

KEY POINTS The Senate reduced election notice requirements from 360 days to 300 days...

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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.