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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.
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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.
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CBN, NCC Sign MoU To Tackle SIM-Related Fraud in Nigeria

The Central Bank of Nigeria and the NCC have signed a memorandum of understanding to tackle SIM-related fraud and launch a shared phone-number risk portal.
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CBN Grants National Licenses to Major Fintech Players

The Central Bank of Nigeria has upgraded major fintechs to national licenses, formalising nationwide operations and imposing higher capital and compliance standards.
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CBN’s Global Investor Push Boosts Nigeria’s Economic Confidence

Nigeria’s CBN promotes reforms, policy stability, and market transparency to global investors, driving Eurobond demand and renewed confidence in the economy.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.