Nigeria’s Debt Profile Hits N32.92trn
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS),says public debt portfolio as at Dec. 31, 2020, stood at N32.92 trillion, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reveals. The current debt profile was for the
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AltBank Backs Indigenous Pharmaceutical Production To Tackle Nigeria’s Medicine Security Gap
The Alternative Bank is rolling out financing to support local pharmaceutical production, distribution, and supply chains as part of efforts to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imported drugs. Africa carries about 25% of
Kola Adesina To Headline 2026 Oriental News Confab On Carbon Capture, Decarbonisation
Sahara Group Managing Director Kola Adesina will headline the 2026 Oriental News National Conference, set for July 23 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos. The summit, organised by Oriental News
NSCDC Busts Human Trafficking, Fraud Network In Badagry, Rescues 17 Foreign Nationals
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Lagos State Command, has dismantled an illegal camp in Badagry linked to transnational fraud, human trafficking, and internet-based crime. The operation led to the arrest
Oyo/Osun Customs Collects ₦27.2bn In Q1
The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service recorded a 95% increase in revenue in Q1 2026, collecting ₦27.2bn compared to ₦13.97bn in Q1 2025. Acting Customs Area Controller DC Wale
Lagos NMA Sacks Chairman Over Alleged Rule Violations, Appoints Successor
The Nigerian Medical Association, Lagos State Branch, has sacked its chairman, Dr. B.K.S Saheed, over alleged violations of the association’s rules. The decision was taken at an Emergency General Meeting on April
Nigeria Faces Four Disease Outbreaks-WHO
Nigeria is currently battling four major infectious disease outbreaks – Lassa fever, diphtheria, cholera, and meningitis – the World Health Organization said on Monday. WHO Nigeria Representative Dr. Pavel Ursu disclosed this
Fasoranti At 100: ‘I’ve Seen Colonial Rule, War, Peace – God Sustained Me’
Afenifere leader Pa Reuben Fasoranti said his 100 years on earth have not been without pain, as he marked his centenary on Monday. The elder statesman said the loss of his wife,
Enugu Govt, Police Arrest Stepmother Over Alleged Killing Of 9-Year-Old Stepdaughter
The Enugu State Government and the police have arrested a woman accused of beating her 9-year-old stepdaughter to death in Emene, Enugu metropolis. Mrs. Ogechi John, from Oderiko in Ikwo LGA, Ebonyi
CBN, FRACE Move To Strengthen Governance In Non-Interest Finance Sector
The Central Bank of Nigeria has pledged to strengthen Shariah governance, regulatory clarity, and risk management in the non-interest financial services sector to sustain public confidence and financial stability. The commitment was
Customs Returns Stolen Exotic Cars To Canada After Tincan Port Interception
The Nigeria Customs Service has handed over several stolen luxury vehicles traced to Canada in a move to strengthen international confidence in Nigeria’s anti-smuggling and cargo intelligence systems. The handover took place
