BREAKING: Nigeria’s external reserves cross $54bn, first time in 18 years
Nigeria’s external reserves have crossed the $54 billion mark for the first time since December 2008, reaching $54.08 billion as of September…
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GDP growth hasn’t improved workers’ lives, senior civil servants lament
The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria has said Nigerians have not experienced any tangible sign of economic growth despite the…
12 outgoing govs to leave behind ₦5.3tn debt burden — Report
Twelve state governors whose tenures will end in 2027 and early 2028 are set to leave behind a combined debt burden of…
US Mint releases 250,000 $1 coins featuring Trump’s portrait
The United States Mint has released 250,000 $1 coins featuring the likeness of President Donald Trump to commemorate the country’s 250th anniversary.…
Official rate hits ₦1,329/$ as parallel market tops ₦1,400/$
The naira exchanged at varying rates across Nigeria’s official and parallel foreign exchange markets, as the United States dollar-to-naira rate continued to…
EFCC uncovers stolen LG funds in crypto wallets
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has revealed how public money was diverted from a local government account into a private company…
Personal pension plan contributions rise 42% to ₦147m
Quarterly contributions into the Personal Pension Plan rose 42.46 per cent to N147.16m in the first quarter of 2026, up from N103.30m…
Naira strengthens to ₦1,337/$ as FX turnover falls sharply
The naira strengthened to N1,337/$ at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market on Friday, extending its recent gains as weekly foreign exchange turnover…
Naira appreciates to ₦1403/$ in parallel FX market, slips at official window
The naira appreciated to N1,403 per dollar in the parallel market on Friday from N1,407 on Thursday. However, the currency depreciated to…
Naira extends gains as dollar trades near ₦1,341/$ officially
The naira strengthened further against the United States dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Thursday, August 27, 2026. It reached…
CREDICORP warns lenders against harassing loan defaulters
The Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation has warned lenders against harassing or humiliating borrowers over unpaid loans, saying debt recovery must be conducted…
FG has disbursed ₦600bn cash transfers to 10 million households — Minister
The Federal Government has disbursed more than N600 billion in cash transfers to over 10 million households across the country in the…