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Makinde says Oyo 2027 successor decision is coming

Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde revealed Sunday that his administration has begun a structured succession process for 2027 and will announce a preferred candidate in due course.
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Oxford, British Museum eye Nigeria railway heritage partnership

Experts from the British Museum and the University of Oxford visited the NRC Legacy Museum in Lagos Sunday to explore collaboration on preserving Nigeria's railway heritage.
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FG Expands Cash Transfers Beyond 15 Million Households

The federal government extends its cash transfer expansion to more Nigerians, targeting vulnerable households amid economic hardship.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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
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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.
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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
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World Bank Warns of Debt Crisis for Poor Nations

  The World Bank has issued a stark warning that the poorest countries in the...
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Nigeria’s Poverty Rate Soars Despite Economic Reforms

Nigeria, Africa's largest economy, is facing a paradox. On one hand, the government has...
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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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Makinde says Oyo 2027 successor decision is coming

Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde revealed Sunday that his administration has begun a structured succession process for 2027 and will announce a preferred candidate in due course.
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Oxford, British Museum eye Nigeria railway heritage partnership

Experts from the British Museum and the University of Oxford visited the NRC Legacy Museum in Lagos Sunday to explore collaboration on preserving Nigeria's railway heritage.
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Tijani champions cybersecurity council to fight rising threats

Communications Minister Bosun Tijani is championing a plan to establish a national cybersecurity coordination council designed to unify Nigeria's response to increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.
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New tax law hands NRS mineral royalty powers

Nigeria's Revenue Service took over the collection of mineral royalties from mining operators on January 1, 2026, following new tax laws President Bola Tinubu signed in June 2025.