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Kenya Pushes Ahead With Chinese-Led Highway Plan

Kenya advances a major highway upgrade with Chinese partners, boosted by Tony Elumelu’s investment pledge.

First HoldCo Completes Sale of FBNQuest Merchant Bank

First HoldCo completes its divestment of FBNQuest Merchant Bank as Otedola advances a group-wide restructuring strategy.

House Approves Tinubu’s $2.35 Billion Loan, $500 Million Sukuk

Nigeria’s House of Representatives approves Tinubu’s $2.35 billion loan and $500 million sovereign sukuk to finance the 2025 budget and infrastructure.

Reps Raise Alarm Over Terrorists Threats To Bomb National Assembly

Reps reveal terrorist threats to bomb the National Assembly and propose a bill to improve security at Nigeria’s legislature.

Reps Launch Probe Into Excessive Bank Charges

Nigeria’s House of Representatives has ordered an investigation into arbitrary deductions by commercial banks and directed the CBN to publish a clear list of approved charges.

House of Reps Recovers ₦11.49bn from Oil Companies

The House of Representatives recovers ₦11.49 billion (about $23.3 million) from oil companies as part of ongoing efforts to ensure financial accountability.

Reps Probe Utilization of Take-Off Grants, Bailout Funds from 2015 to Date

The House of Representatives investigates take-off grants and bailout funds, with a focus on transparency and accountability

Bill to Bar Over-60s from Running for President, Governor Passes

The Nigerian House of Representatives passes a bill to prevent individuals over 60 from contesting for President or Governor, alongside other key reforms.

National Assembly Postpones Plenary Resumption to February 4

Budget defense activities force the National Assembly to delay the commencement of plenary sessions until February 4.

Reps Back MOFI’s Drive to Recover Federal Assets and Investments

In fact, MOFI’s efforts to recover federal assets and investments are supported by the lawmakers.

Reps Demand GCON Honor for Speaker Abbas

The House of Representatives has called for Speaker Abbas to be awarded the GCON honor, challenging the perceived inequality between the legislative chambers.

Reps Explain Delay in Fulfilling Half-Salary Donation Pledge

The House of Representatives addresses the delay in its half-salary donation pledge, clarifying salary discrepancies and ensuring future transparency.

House Backs Cybercrime Levy, Urges Clear Communication on Target

Nigerian lawmakers have reaffirmed their support for the controversial cybercrime levy, insisting it applies only to businesses that profit from cyberspace activities. This move follows public confusion surrounding the levy's implementation.

Nigerian Lawmakers Grill Customs Boss over Audit Queries

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) faced tough questions from the House of Representatives' Public...

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Kenya Pushes Ahead With Chinese-Led Highway Plan

Kenya advances a major highway upgrade with Chinese partners, boosted by Tony Elumelu’s investment pledge.

First HoldCo Completes Sale of FBNQuest Merchant Bank

First HoldCo completes its divestment of FBNQuest Merchant Bank as Otedola advances a group-wide restructuring strategy.

Nigeria Sets A Year Deadline for Schools to Meet New Standards

Nigeria’s NSSEC has issued a one-year deadline for National Minimum Standards compliance as states face new requirements for teachers, facilities and curriculum.

CBN Raises N7.85tn in OMO Bills Auction in November

CBN sold N7.85 trillion in OMO bills in November, drawing banks and foreign investors as it works to drain excess system liquidity.