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Nigerians owe N2.06 trillion in personal loans as borrowing to survive overtakes borrowing to invest

Personal loans held by Nigerians rose to about N2.06 trillion in May 2026, CBN data shows, as households increasingly borrow to cope with rising living costs.

NYSC kidnap: Ransom drops from N1 billion to N100 million as police say camp is mined with IEDs

Kidnappers holding 20 prospective corps members in Imo State have cut their ransom from N50 million to N5 million each as parents report the captives are being beaten.

Court Sends Nnamdi Kanu to Life in Prison on Terrorism Charges

Federal High Court gives Nnamdi Kanu life term over terrorism charges as South East leaders reject ruling and plan appeal.

Wike-Navy Clash: Military Must Be Respected, No Offence Found

Wike’s clash with a naval officer prompts calls for respect toward uniformed personnel, while officials confirm no misconduct occurred.

AEDC Lays Off 800 Workers as Power Supply Worsens

AEDC fires 800 workers after restructuring, raising concerns over worsening electricity supply and poor sector performance.

Nnamdi Kanu Drops Lawyers, To Defend Himself In Court

Nnamdi Kanu has taken over his own defence after his lawyers withdrew from the terrorism trial, challenging the Federal High Court’s jurisdiction

Nigeria’s Urban Transport Makeover: Cities Turn to Sustainability to Tame Gridlock

KEY POINTS Nigerian cities like Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt are adopting electric buses,...

Behind the Marble Floors: The Hidden Exploitation Fueling Abuja’s Luxury Real Estate Boom

KEY POINTS Abuja’s luxury real estate boom relies on exploited labor, with underpaid migrant...

Five Nigerian Cities Experiencing the Fastest Rising Cost of Living in 2025

KEY POINTS Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Uyo, and Jos are the top five Nigerian...

Stray Bullet from VIP Convoy Kills Pedestrian in Abuja Amid Traffic Chaos

KEY POINTS A stray bullet from a VIP convoy killed pedestrian Timothy John in Abuja...

No Name Change for Murtala Muhammed Expressway in Abuja

Confusion arose online regarding the renaming of Abuja's Murtala Muhammed Expressway. The Nigerian government clarified that only a newly built road received a name change, while the Murtala Muhammed Expressway retains its original designation.

Tinubu Dedicates Key Abuja Road to Nobel Laureate Soyinka

President Bola Tinubu honors Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka by renaming a key road in Abuja, highlighting his contributions and the government’s commitment to cultural recognition.

Northern Nigeria’s Outrage over Relocation of Key Agencies to Lagos

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has accused the federal government of plotting to undermine...

Kidnappers Kill Three, Demand N700m for Abuja Girls’ Release

The Nigerian capital, Abuja, is gripped by fear and anger as kidnappers continue to...

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Nigerians owe N2.06 trillion in personal loans as borrowing to survive overtakes borrowing to invest

Personal loans held by Nigerians rose to about N2.06 trillion in May 2026, CBN data shows, as households increasingly borrow to cope with rising living costs.

NYSC kidnap: Ransom drops from N1 billion to N100 million as police say camp is mined with IEDs

Kidnappers holding 20 prospective corps members in Imo State have cut their ransom from N50 million to N5 million each as parents report the captives are being beaten.

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists kill 15 farmers gathering firewood in Borno’s Marte area, three still missing

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have killed 15 farmers working their fields and gathering firewood in Marte, Borno State, with police searching for three still missing.

N50 million each: Families of 19 abducted NYSC graduates face N950 million ransom demand

Kidnappers are demanding N950 million, or N50 million each, for 19 prospective corps members abducted on the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Imo State on Thursday.