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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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Empty Stomachs Are Becoming Nigeria’s Biggest Threat

Hunger is now Nigeria’s hidden security crisis, hurting families, raising crime, and weakening trust in government across the country.
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Food Imports Surge 45% as Local Production Struggles to Keep Up

Nigeria’s food imports jumped 45% in H1 2025 as insecurity and weak agricultural output hurt local production capacity.
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Nigeria Prioritizes Livestock Industry to Boost Food Security

Minister Abubakar Kyari says developing Nigeria’s livestock industry is crucial for food security, job creation, and rural economic growth.
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The Silent Billion-Dollar Hustle: How Nigerian Market Women Sustain Africa’s Food Security

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s 15 million market women move 70% of the nation’s food, generating...
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Tinubu Declares National Emergency on Food Security

Tinubu declares a national emergency on food security, urging the expansion of irrigation infrastructure in Africa
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FG, AfDB Launch Special Agro-Industrial Zones Plan in Cross River

FG and AfDB launch SAPZ in Cross River, aiming to transform agriculture and create jobs while ensuring food security across Nigeria
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Minister Seeks Partnerships For 3.2 Million Displaced Nigerians

Minister Yilwatda appeals for alliances to help the 3.2 million Nigerian population who require support by establishing security for food and financial autonomy.
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Nigeria Pledges 25% Cut in Post-Harvest Losses for Food Security

Nigeria commits to reducing post-harvest losses by 25%, boosting food security and jobs through the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones initiative.
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Military Troops Deployed to Safeguard Farms Amid Food Crisis

In response to escalating threats from bandits and terrorists, the Nigerian military has deployed...
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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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Tinubu Sets Ambitious Goals: 2 Million BPD Oil, 6GW Electricity, 135M Tonnes Food

Explore Bola Tinubu's ambitious agenda to propel Nigeria's economic sectors of oil, electricity, and agriculture to new heights.
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High Food Prices Strain Nigerians’ Incomes

High food prices in Nigeria are placing significant strain on household incomes, exacerbating economic challenges across the country.
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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.