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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.

Nigeria’s Economy Grows by 4.07% in Late 2025

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s economy grew 4.07% in Q4 2025, higher than 3.76% in Q4...

Nigeria’s Inflation Battle Intensifies as MPC Meets

Nigeria's inflation battle intensifies as the MPC meets to decide on measures to curb rising prices. Key areas include interest rates, currency stability, and food security.

Civil Society Groups Back Nigerian Bank Recapitalization Plans

Nigerian civil society groups support the government's plan to strengthen banks through recapitalization. The move aims to boost the economy by creating healthier banks that attract investors. However, concerns linger about potential resistance efforts, highlighting the need for transparency and collaboration.

Nigeria Issues N8 Trillion in Treasury Bills to Boost Economy

In a bid to bolster the country's economy, Nigeria has issued a staggering N8...

Nigerian Officials Vow to Crack Down on Oil Theft in Niger Delta

Nigerian officials are working together to tackle oil theft and pipeline vandalism in the Niger Delta, hoping to boost oil production and strengthen the country's economy.

Naira Gains Put Spotlight on Petrodollar Inflow

In a striking turn of events, Nigeria's currency, the naira, has experienced a noteworthy...

Stronger Naira Fails to Alleviate Food Insecurity Woes

Despite the recent strengthening of Nigeria's currency, the Naira, against the US dollar, many...

Presidency Forecasts Enhanced Investor Confidence with Naira Performance

The Presidency in Nigeria has expressed optimism regarding the performance of the Naira, projecting...

Nigeria’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Hover Near Two-Month Low at $33.36 Billion

Nigeria's foreign exchange reserves are approaching a two-month low, standing at $33.36 billion, signaling...

Nigeria Defends Accepting Grains from Ukraine Amid Crisis

Nigeria has defended its decision to accept grains from Ukraine, a country that is...

CBN Clears $400 Million FX Backlog in One Week

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has cleared an additional $400 million of foreign...

Tinubu’s Government Under Fire from Makinde Over Hardship

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu is facing criticism from one of his main opponents, Governor...

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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.