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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.
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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.
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NNPC Raises Fuel Price to ₦955 per Litre

NNPC raises petrol price to ₦955 per litre amid rising global oil costs, FX pressure, and public backlash over inflation.
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CBN: Business Confidence in Nigerian Economy Drops 3.2 Points

According to its CBN survey, business confidence was down 3.2 points, with businesses expecting naira depreciation.
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Rising Naira Costs Push Starlink Out of Reach for Many Nigerians

The weakening naira has caused Starlink prices to surge by 115%, leaving many Nigerians struggling to afford the satellite internet service that was once accessible.
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Naira Slumps Against Dollar, Erasing Gains Celebrated by Presidency

Naira falls by 91 points against the dollar 24 hours after a brief recovery was celebrated by the presidency
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More Naira, Less Value: Inflation Erodes ₦7.6 Trillion in Consumer Spending

Inflation in Nigeria has wiped out ₦7.6 trillion in consumer spending, highlighting severe economic challenges and declining purchasing power for households
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Naira Falls as External Reserves Dip Despite FX Reforms

The naira continues to fall amid declining external reserves, despite FX reforms by the Central Bank of Nigeria, raising concerns about the country's economic stability.
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CBN’s Naira Stabilization Efforts is Ineffective, Says Peterside

Atedo Peterside criticizes CBN’s approach to stabilizing the naira, calling for a more sustainable and market-aligned strategy as the currency hits N1500/$.
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Breaking News: Naira Hits Record Low of N1,600; Tinubu’s Policies Questioned

Nigeria's naira hits a new low of N1,600/$1, facing a steep decline as President Tinubu's economic measures struggle to stabilize the economy amidst rising inflation and policy challenges.
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CBN Implements Strict FX Regulations on Banks Amid Naira Depreciation

In a bold move, CBN tightens FX regulations for banks, aiming to curb naira's free fall and stabilize the Nigerian economy.
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Nigeria Faces Economic Challenges as Naira Dives Following Currency Unification

Nigeria's economic crisis deepens with naira's sharp fall after unification.
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Nigeria’s Economic Woes Deepen Amid Inflation, FX Shortages

Amid soaring inflation rates and a dwindling foreign exchange (FX) reservoir, Nigeria's economic health...
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Naira Plummets as World Bank Ranks It Among Africa’s Worst Currencies

The Nigerian naira has been ranked among the worst-performing currencies in Africa by the...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.