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Peter Obi Declares 2027 Presidential Ambition

KEY POINTS Peter Obi confirms he will contest the 2027 presidential election as a...

FMC Abuja Denies Negligence in Death of Singer Ifunanya Nwagene After Snake Bite

KEY POINTS FMC Abuja says it made every effort to save singer Ifunanya Nwagene...

World Bank: 139 Million Nigerians Still Trapped in Poverty

The World Bank urged Nigeria to channel reform gains into real welfare improvements, as 139 million citizens still live in poverty.

SERAP Demands Probe Into Missing N500bn Oil Funds

SERAP has asked the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to account for a missing N500 billion and involve anti-corruption agencies in investigating the matter, citing a World Bank report.

World Bank Appoints Aliko Dangote to Global Investment Lab for Emerging Economies

KEY POINTS Aliko Dangote has been appointed to the World Bank’s Private Sector Investment...

World Bank Approves $500 Million Loan for Nigeria’s Economic Resilience

KEY POINTS $500 million approved for Nigeria’s economic resilience program, targeting food security and...

World Bank Approves $1.57 Billion to Boost Human Capital in Nigeria

The World Bank has approved $1.57 billion to boost human capital in Nigeria, focusing on improving healthcare for women, children, and adolescents, and enhancing climate resilience

World Bank Blacklists 58 Nigerian Entities Over Corruption Allegations

The World Bank has taken decisive action against corruption by blacklisting 58 Nigerian companies and individuals implicated in fraudulent practices. This move underscores the global commitment to combatting corruption and promoting transparency in financial transactions.

World Bank’s Fuel Price Hike Advice Sparks Outrage in Nigeria

World Bank advises higher fuel prices in Nigeria, facing opposition amidst economic challenges and President Tinubu's recent subsidy removal

World Bank Warns of Debt Crisis for Poor Nations

  The World Bank has issued a stark warning that the poorest countries in the...

Nigeria’s Poverty Rate Soars Despite Economic Reforms

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

Nigeria Receives $300 Million from World Bank for Social Safety Net

Nigeria has received $299.99 million from the World Bank as part of a loan...

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Peter Obi Declares 2027 Presidential Ambition

KEY POINTS Peter Obi confirms he will contest the 2027 presidential election as a...

FMC Abuja Denies Negligence in Death of Singer Ifunanya Nwagene After Snake Bite

KEY POINTS FMC Abuja says it made every effort to save singer Ifunanya Nwagene...

Kano Senator Orders Defected NNPP Chairmen to Return Party Vehicles

KEY POINTS Senator Rufai Hanga has ordered defected NNPP local government chairmen in Kano...

World Bank Says Nigeria Portfolio Tops $16bn as Global Operations Chief Begins Country Visit

KEY POINTS World Bank says its active development projects and lending in Nigeria now...