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Nigeria’s consumer credit fell 19.89 percent to ₦3.78 trillion in 2025, marking the first annual decline since December 2019 as high interest rates curbed household borrowing and reduced the share of consumer loans in private sector credit. Personal...

Security operatives arrest suspected Boko Haram intelligence operative linked to the recent Cross Kauwa attack and multiple kidnappings in Monguno, Borno State. Suspect allegedly confesses to working for a notorious Boko Haram commander, collecting levies and identifying residents...

Global K-pop group BTS has announced it will not submit its music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards. All seven members shared the same statement on their individual Instagram accounts on Wednesday, saying they want their music...

Nigeria’s total foreign exchange inflows climbed to $109.86 billion in 2025, driven largely by stronger autonomous sources, while net FX inflows rose to $60.81 billion despite a sharp increase in outflows. Autonomous inflows accounted for more than 64...

COAS Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu appoints experienced Major Generals to command newly established Army divisions in Makurdi, Ilorin and Jalingo, alongside a new GOC for 2 Division Ibadan. President Bola Tinubu had approved the establishment of the four additional...

Benue community plunged into mourning as armed bandits storm Efeyi Ugboju in Otukpo LGA, killing 13 residents in a deadly cattle rustling attack. Twenty cattle stolen after the gunmen opened fire on farmers while fleeing the community, leaving...

NDC demands immediate suspension of Lagos CP Tijani Fatai over his appearance at the inauguration of the pro-Tinubu City Boy Movement in Ikeja. Opposition says viral videos of the police commissioner at the political gathering raise serious concerns...

Africa Prudential Plc grew profit after tax by 18 percent to ₦1.59 billion in the first half of 2026 as gross earnings rose 27 percent, driven by stronger registrar operations, treasury income and technology-led services. The company says...

Police raid suspected criminal hideout in Uyo, arrest four suspects. Locally fabricated pistol, suspected cannabis, charms and alleged stolen items recovered. Several suspects escaped as operatives stormed the compound off Oron Road. Residents urged to provide credible intelligence...

Nigeria LNG Limited has generated about ₦204.2 trillion ($149.6 billion) in revenue since inception and remitted approximately ₦14.74 trillion ($10.8 billion) in taxes since becoming tax compliant in 2009, while also paying $47.2 billion in dividends to shareholders. ...