Private sector lending reaches N83 trillion amid rising money supply
Central Bank of Nigeria data indicates private sector credit grew to N83.3 trillion in June 2026, while broad money supply increased to N133.2 trillion amid a decline in cash held outside the banking system.
July 23, 2026
Nigerian Passport Slips to 90th Place in Latest Global Ranking
Nigeria has fallen to the 90th position on the Henley Passport Index, with citizens currently permitted visa-free travel to 44 global destinations.
July 23, 2026
Presidential Aide’s Defense of Facebook Ruling Ignites Controversy Over ARCON Conflict
A presidential aide's public support for a court ruling in favor of Facebook has sparked a debate regarding potential conflicts of interest and the role of government officials in regulatory disputes.
July 23, 2026
Ganduje Claims Obi-Kwankwaso 2027 Presidential Bid Is Unviable
Abdullahi Ganduje dismisses the 2027 presidential ticket of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso as unviable, while the Obidients Movement rejects his comments, citing a lack of credibility.
July 23, 2026
US President Trump Pledges Support to Nigeria for Counter-Terrorism Operations
President Donald Trump has written to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, reaffirming American support in the fight against terrorism, while local military operations in the Lake Chad region continue to dismantle insurgent logistics and leadership.
July 23, 2026
The Economic Ripple Effects of President Tinubu’s Health Sector Overhaul
Beyond improving medical care, President Tinubu's health sector reforms are building a productive economy through increased manufacturing, skilled job creation, and substantial long-term investment.
July 23, 2026
The Overlooked Superpower of Effective Communication
Ruth Oji explores why the ability to communicate with conviction is an underrated superpower that can fundamentally accelerate one's career and lead to profound personal growth.
July 23, 2026
Why Lagos Corporate Leaders Favor Kadri Obafemi Hamzat for the 2027 Gubernatorial Race
As the 2027 Lagos gubernatorial election approaches, Nigeria's private sector is aligning with Deputy Governor Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, citing his blend of technocratic expertise, commitment to infrastructure, and history of fostering public-private partnerships.
July 23, 2026
Houthis report tanker attacks as US escalates strikes on Iran
Yemen's Houthis claim to have targeted two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, while the US continues a series of military strikes against Iran and the Strait of Hormuz remains heavily disrupted.
July 23, 2026
Prime Minister Burnham Halts Early Prison Releases Amid Public Outcry
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has suspended an early prisoner release plan after the widow of the late PC Andrew Harper publicly denounced the potential freedom of her husband's killers.
July 23, 2026