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NFF Challenges FIFA Decision After Losing DR Congo Eligibility Petition

KEY POINTS FIFA dismissed NFF’s petition challenging DR Congo players’ eligibility. Nigeria alleged passport...

Soludo Begins Second Term as Anambra Governor Amid High-Profile Inauguration in Awka

KEY POINTS Chukwuma Soludo and his deputy were sworn in for a second term...

IMF Warns Nigeria on Rising Debt, Oil Risks Despite Reform Progress

IMF praises Nigeria’s economic reforms but warns that debt costs, fiscal pressures, and oil volatility could threaten recent recovery gains.

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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NFF Challenges FIFA Decision After Losing DR Congo Eligibility Petition

KEY POINTS FIFA dismissed NFF’s petition challenging DR Congo players’ eligibility. Nigeria alleged passport...

Soludo Begins Second Term as Anambra Governor Amid High-Profile Inauguration in Awka

KEY POINTS Chukwuma Soludo and his deputy were sworn in for a second term...

Zamfara Governor Joins Tinubu on Landmark UK Visit to Boost Trade

KEY POINTS Governor Dauda Lawal will join President Tinubu on a two-day state visit...

Naira Strengthens to Highest Level Since February

KEY POINTS The naira appreciated to N1,355/$, its strongest level since February 2026. Rising...