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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.
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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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Tinubu Vows Security Push as Insecurity Weighs on Economy

Tinubu says insecurity keeps his administration sleepless, warning terrorism and banditry threaten economic growth as he pledges stronger security action.
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Peter Obi Declares 2027 Presidential Ambition

KEY POINTS Peter Obi confirms he will contest the 2027 presidential election as a...
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Kano Senator Orders Defected NNPP Chairmen to Return Party Vehicles

KEY POINTS Senator Rufai Hanga has ordered defected NNPP local government chairmen in Kano...
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Nigeria Governor’s Call for Single Term Reignites Tenure Debate

Governor Mohammed Bago says fear of re-election weakens governance, reviving national debate over adopting a single term for governors and constitutional reform.
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Abia Group Donates ₦100 Million for Otti’s 2027 Nomination Form

Ukwa La Ngwa leaders have donated ₦100 million to fund Governor Alex Otti’s re-election bid ahead of the 2027 Abia governorship election.
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Senate Sets Up Panel to Harmonise Views on Electoral Bill

Nigeria’s Senate has formed a bipartisan committee to consolidate lawmakers’ views on proposed Electoral Act amendments, with a report due within 48 hours.
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Nigeria’s House Approves Tinubu’s N58.18 Trillion 2026 Budget

Nigeria’s House of Representatives has approved President Tinubu’s N58.18 trillion 2026 budget, prioritising capital expenditure, security and macroeconomic stability.
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Lawmaker Warns Soludo Against Ending South-East Sit-At-Home

Obi Aguocha cautions Anambra Governor Soludo that ending the Monday sit-at-home could reignite unrest and disrupt fragile peace in the South-East.
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Court Removes Julius Abure as Labour Party Chairman

KEY POINTS The Federal High Court removes Julius Abure as Labour Party chairman, recognising...
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Court Throws Out Anyanwu Suit Over PDP National Secretary Role

KEY POINTS A Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed Samuel Anyanwu’s suit seeking recognition...
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Abia Obidient Group Denies Threat to Withdraw Support for Otti

Abia’s Obidient Movement says reports linking its support for Governor Alex Otti to ADC defection plans are false and misrepresent its position.
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NESG Warns 2027 Elections Could Disrupt Economic Reforms

NESG warns the 2027 elections may undermine Nigeria’s economic reforms, stressing consolidation, disciplined policies, and stronger growth in agriculture and manufacturing.
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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.
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Okowa Visits EFCC Over N1.3 Trillion Probe

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