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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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Tinubu Inherits Economic Crisis, Presidency Defends Policies

Facing critical reports, the Nigerian Presidency clarifies the economic challenges inherited by President Tinubu and the strategic measures implemented for recovery.
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Cross River State Workers Disappointed Over New Minimum Wage Announcement

Workers in Cross River State express disappointment after Governor Otu announces a new minimum wage of N40,000, citing insufficient support amid rising costs.
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Nigeria’s Cash Hoarding Crisis Escalates, Impacts Monetary Policy

In Nigeria, over N3.41 trillion, or 92% of all currency, is held outside the banking system, severely disrupting monetary policy and economic stability.
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Akpabio: Government Unsure of Specific Charges for Emefiele

Senate President Godswill Akpabio highlights Nigeria's struggle with past economic policies and the government's indecision on charges against former CBN Governor Emefiele, calling for national patience.
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CUPP Secretary Links Crime Surge to Fuel Subsidy Removal

Peter Ameh blames Nigeria's growing crime and poverty on the federal government's decision to remove fuel subsidies.

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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.