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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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Obasa Sparks Controversy by Unilaterally Changing Lagos Assembly Legal Team as Court Adjourns Case

  KEY POINTS Mudashiru Obasa, impeached Lagos Assembly Speaker, controversially replaced the Assembly's legal team...
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El-Rufai Leaves APC, Joins SDP to Challenge Ruling Party

Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai leaves APC, joins SDP, and plans to bring opposition leaders together ahead of the 2027 elections.
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Governor Fubara Calls Crucial Meeting with Rivers Assembly Members Post-Supreme Court Ruling

KEY POINTS Governor Siminalayi Fubara has invited Rivers State House of Assembly members to...
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El-Rufai Visits Aregbesola, Tunde Bakare in Lagos

The Lagos meeting of Nasir El-Rufai with Rauf Aregbesola and Pastor Tunde Bakare triggered political speculation about his upcoming election plans for 2027.
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Senate Suspends Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for Six Months

KEY POINTS The Senate Senate imposed a six-month suspension on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan resulting...
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Natasha Reacts to Suspension, ‘This Injustice Will Not Be Sustained’

Six months of suspension issued by the Senate against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan stems from her accusations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio who continues to deny these allegations.
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Rivers State political crisis: Rivers Commissioners Sacked

The Rivers State House of Assembly has intensified its standoff with Governor Siminalayi Fubara, demanding the removal of 19 commissioners over alleged illegal appointments.
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Nigerian Senate President Faces Sexual Harassment Allegations

Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a petition accusing Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment. Akpabio denies the claims as the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct reviews the case
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PDP Remains Strong in Bayelsa, Says Governor Diri

As governor of Bayelsa State Douye Diri confirmed that PDP is united so it continues to be the leading political party while denying any existence of party divisions.
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SAN Urges Tinubu to Free Nnamdi Kanu in Honour of Late Elders

The Senior Advocate appeals to President Tinubu through a formal petition to let Nnamdi Kanu go because reconciliation efforts and legal principles both need his release.
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Fubara’s Chief of Staff Claims N5 Billion Bribe for Impeachment Plot

Edison Ehie reveals he was offered N5 billion to help impeach Governor Fubara as the political feud in Rivers State continues to escalate.
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El-Rufai Rules Out PDP, Hints At Possible Political Realignment

El-Rufai moved away from PDP yet indicated his willingness to form a new political alliance in case the APC faces permanent failure.
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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.