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US visa ban imposed on Nigerian Supreme Court justices, retiring jurist says

Retiring Justice Uwani Abba-Aji says the U.S. barred all members of a Nigerian Supreme Court panel from travel after a judgment she called widely misinterpreted.

Nigeria earmarks 2.1 billion naira to revive OAUTHC renal program

Nigeria's federal government has appropriated 2.1 billion naira to revive kidney care at Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, its chief medical director says.

High Food Prices Strain Nigerians’ Incomes

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

Nigeria’s Central Bank Doubles Down on Inflation Fight

Nigerians are feeling the pinch of rising prices, and the Central Bank is taking decisive action. Governor Dr. Olayemi Cardoso reaffirmed the Monetary Policy Committee's (MPC) commitment to keeping interest rates high to combat inflation. This comes after two significant interest rate hikes in 2024, pushing the benchmark lending rate to a record 24.75%.

Stronger Naira Fails to Alleviate Food Insecurity Woes

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

NLC Threatens to Demand N1 Million Minimum Wage Amid Inflation Crisis

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned that it may push for a new...

Kano Cracks Down on Food Hoarders Amid Inflation Crisis

Kano, Nigeria - The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti Corruption Commission has seized...

Tinubu’s Government Vows to Tackle Inflation and Insecurity

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a series of measures to address the...

Nigeria’s Economic Turmoil: Inflation, Deficit Woes Deepen

Nigeria struggles with economic instability, facing inflation, currency issues, and fiscal deficits, as the government seeks ways to navigate the crisis.

Nigeria’s Poverty Rate Soars Despite Economic Reforms

Nigeria, Africa's largest economy, is facing a paradox. On one hand, the government has...

How Nigeria’s Economic Woes Force Manufacturers to Sell on Credit

Nigeria’s manufacturers are struggling to cope with the effects of the government’s economic reforms,...

Nigeria’s New Central Bank Chief Promises to Tame Inflation and Stabilise Naira

Nigeria’s newly appointed central bank governor, Olayemi Cardoso, has vowed to curb the soaring...

Nigeria’s Economy Grows Amid Inflation, with Non-Oil Sector Leading

Non-oil sector's 94.52% contribution leads Nigeria's Q3 economic growth.

Nigeria’s Inflation Hits New High, Food Prices Soar

Nigeria’s inflation rate has risen for the 10th consecutive month, reaching 27.33% in October,...

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US visa ban imposed on Nigerian Supreme Court justices, retiring jurist says

Retiring Justice Uwani Abba-Aji says the U.S. barred all members of a Nigerian Supreme Court panel from travel after a judgment she called widely misinterpreted.

Nigeria earmarks 2.1 billion naira to revive OAUTHC renal program

Nigeria's federal government has appropriated 2.1 billion naira to revive kidney care at Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, its chief medical director says.

Nigeria’s fiscal deficit hits 4.69 trillion naira in Q1 as revenue falls short

Nigeria's government ran a 4.69 trillion naira fiscal deficit in the first quarter as revenue fell far short of target and foreign loans stalled.

Nigeria’s state police bill heads to Tinubu after 28 states approve

Nigeria's National Assembly will send the state police bill to President Bola Tinubu for assent after verifying approval from 28 of 36 state legislatures.