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FG revokes passports of Nigerians who renounce citizenship

Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo on Saturday ordered the Nigeria Immigration Service to immediately execute a Nigerian passport withdrawal for citizens who have formally renounced their citizenship.
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US enforces visa bans on religious freedom violators

The United States has activated religious freedom visa restrictions against individuals who violate international religious liberty, with Principal Advisor for Global Religious Freedom Mark Walker confirming Friday that enforcement is already underway.
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CBN Lifts Limits, Raises Weekly Withdrawal Threshold

The Central Bank of Nigeria has overhauled its cash-handling rules, lifting deposit limits and increasing weekly withdrawal thresholds to N500,000 for individuals and N5 million for corporates.
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CBN Injects $1.25 Billion to Support Fuel Imports

The Central Bank of Nigeria disbursed $1.25 billion to petroleum marketers in the first quarter of 2025 to stabilise fuel import and supply
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Afe Babalola Warns Nigeria’s Debt Crisis Hurts Investor Confidence

Afe Babalola warns Nigeria’s debt crisis is hurting investor confidence and calls for fiscal discipline, leadership reform, and stronger economic management.
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Dollar To Naira Rate Steadies Amid Market Pressure

The dollar to naira exchange rate steadied on October 15, 2025, with official and parallel market rates showing minimal movement.
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Nigerian Banks’ Deposits with CBN Soar Dramatically High

The CBN's deposits from Nigerian banks grew by over 800% year over year in 2025. This shows that the money market was tighter and there was too much cash.
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CBN Reports N38.8 Billion Profit, Reversing Heavy 2023 Loss

CBN rebounds from N1.15 trillion loss to report N38.8 billion profit in 2024
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Businessman Sentenced, Wristwatch Forfeited For Refusing Naira

Uzondu Chimaobi sentenced to four years in prison for refusing to accept Naira as payment, violating Nigerian law on legal tender.
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Nigeria Records $6.83 Billion Payments Surplus in 2024

Nigeria records a $6.83 billion payments surplus in 2024, marking the first surplus in three years. Key reforms and trade performance contributed to the success.
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Kenya’s President Ruto Nominates Interior Minister as New Deputy President

Zenith Bank has named Abiodun Durosinmi as its new CFO, following the Central Bank of Nigeria's approval of the appointment
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Nigeria’s Inflation Slows for the First Time in 19 Months

Nigeria’s inflation rate slows after 19 months of increase, offering brief relief but ongoing economic challenges remain.
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Nigeria’s Economic Activity Drops for 13th Straight Month in July

Nigeria's economic activity contracts for the 13th month, as rising costs and declining employment continue to hinder growth.
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Nigeria’s Inflation Climbs to 34.19% in June, Driven by Food Prices

Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 34.19% in June, driven by rising food prices. This significant increase poses serious concerns for the economy and citizens.
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FG revokes passports of Nigerians who renounce citizenship

Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo on Saturday ordered the Nigeria Immigration Service to immediately execute a Nigerian passport withdrawal for citizens who have formally renounced their citizenship.
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US enforces visa bans on religious freedom violators

The United States has activated religious freedom visa restrictions against individuals who violate international religious liberty, with Principal Advisor for Global Religious Freedom Mark Walker confirming Friday that enforcement is already underway.
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Faleke backs Hamzat for Lagos 2027 governorship seat

Rep. James Faleke publicly backed Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat for the Lagos 2027 governorship on Friday.
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Banditry turned Kwara farming communities into ghost towns, displacing 20,000 residents

Across Kwara's rural belt, farming villages that once sustained families for generations now sit empty, silenced by banditry, kidnapping and fear.