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Senate Directs North Central Commission to Focus Spending on Agriculture and Security

KEY POINTS The Senate has told the North Central Development Commission to prioritise agriculture...

Security Forces Destroy Three Bandit Camps in Kogi

KEY POINTS Joint security forces destroyed three bandit camps in Kogi allegedly linked to...

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%.

Supreme Court Extends Validity of Old and New Naira Notes

Nigeria's Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the indefinite legal tender status of both old and new naira notes, impacting the nation's economy.

JP Morgan Forecasts Naira to Reach N850/$ by Year-End: What It Means for Nigeria

JP Morgan, a renowned global financial services company, has made a prediction that the...

Nigeria Faces Naira Pressure, IMF Offers Loan Option

Nigeria’s currency, the naira, is under pressure and the country could seek a loan...

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Senate Directs North Central Commission to Focus Spending on Agriculture and Security

KEY POINTS The Senate has told the North Central Development Commission to prioritise agriculture...

Security Forces Destroy Three Bandit Camps in Kogi

KEY POINTS Joint security forces destroyed three bandit camps in Kogi allegedly linked to...

ADC Criticises Umahi for Predicting Overwhelming South-East Support for Tinubu in 2027

KEY POINTS ADC has criticised Dave Umahi for claiming Tinubu would receive 90 percent...

CAN Opposes Niger Hisbah Bill, Urges Governor Bago to Withhold Assent

KEY POINTS CAN has rejected the proposed Niger Hisbah Bill, warning it could cause...