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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.

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’s Telcos Invest N732bn in Network Expansion

Nigeria’s telecommunications sector is witnessing a surge of investment as operators seek to improve...

US Businesses Eye Nigeria’s Tech Sector, Despite Challenges

Nigeria’s tech sector has attracted the interest of American entrepreneurs and companies, who see...

NUPRC Sets Sights on Below $20/Barrel Production Cost in 2024 Amid Falling Oil Output

NUPRC's ambitious plan aims to lower Nigeria's oil production costs below $20 per barrel and revitalise the industry, targeting increased output.

How Enugu State Attracts Indonesian Investors

Nigeria and Indonesia are set to boost their trade and investment relations, as the...

Risevest Opens Doors to U.S. Property Investments for Nigerians

Risevest, a revolutionary investment platform, is empowering Nigerians to secure U.S. properties, fostering financial...

Nigeria Open for Investment, Says President Bola Tinubu to Foreign Investors

President Bola Tinubu announced that Nigeria has removed barriers to investment and is now...

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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.