CBN Blacklists Top Loan Defaulters, Bars Them from New Credit
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has moved to clamp down on major loan defaulters by restricting their access to fresh credit and key banking services across the financial system.…
Oil Prices Jump to $108 as Iran Rejects U.S. Peace Plan
Global oil prices surged to about $108 per barrel after Iran dismissed a United States proposal aimed at ending the ongoing Middle East conflict, describing it as biased and unfair.…
Kenyan Banks, Saccos Secure Sh7.7bn to Boost Mortgage Lending
Kenyan banks and savings and credit cooperative societies (saccos) have accessed Sh7.7 billion in additional funding from the Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company to expand mortgage lending and improve access to…
Naira Depreciates to N1,391 as Dollar Strengthens Globally
The Nigerian currency weakened to N1,391 per dollar at the official foreign exchange market, reflecting renewed pressure from a strengthening U.S. dollar and global inflation concerns. Dollar strength drives decline…
Abuja Residents Plan #SaveJabiPark Protest Over Threat to Green Spaces
Residents of Abuja are set to stage a protest on Saturday, March 28, 2026, over what they describe as the steady erosion of green areas and public spaces under the…
Health Workers Protest in Abuja Over Controversial Health Reform Bill
Health workers under the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and the Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations are currently staging a protest at the Unity Fountain in Abuja over a proposed…
Why Petrol Prices May Remain High Despite Falling Crude — Dangote
Nigeria may continue to experience high petrol prices despite recent declines in global crude oil prices, according to insights linked to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Global market forces still dominant…
Global Out-of-School Population Hits 273 Million, UNESCO Warns
The UNESCO has revealed that the number of out-of-school children and young people worldwide has risen to 273 million, marking the seventh consecutive year of increase. The figure was disclosed…
Global Trade Ministers Meet in Cameroon for Crucial WTO Reform Talks
Trade ministers from around the world have converged in Yaoundé, Cameroon for a critical round of negotiations aimed at reforming the World Trade Organization (WTO). The 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14),…
TETFund Unveils N4bn PPP Scheme to Transform Student Housing Nationwide
Nigeria’s tertiary education sector is set for a major upgrade as the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) rolls out a N4 billion Public Private Partnership (PPP) initiative to address the…