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CBN Data Reveals Rise in Nigerian Home Loan Borrowing
New Central Bank of Nigeria data shows Nigerians are borrowing more for home purchases, accompanied by a decline in loan default rates across various sectors.
SEC Initiates Nationwide Drive to Reclaim Forgotten Dividends and Estates
The SEC has started a national campaign to help Nigerians recover unclaimed dividends and inherited assets, aiming to reduce dormant holdings in the capital market.
Nigeria records two months of economic growth despite industrial sector slowdown
Nigeria's economic activity grew for a second month in July 2026, driven by gains in agriculture and services, despite a slight contraction in the industrial sector.
Nigerian Equities Market Maintains Upward Trajectory Ahead of Earnings Season
The Nigerian stock market posted weekly gains as institutional buying in blue-chip stocks countered profit-taking, with investors preparing for the half-year earnings season.
Bayo Onanuga: Tinubu’s Reforms Aim for Long-term Prosperity Despite Current Hardship
Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga defends the Tinubu administration's economic reforms, claiming they are moving the nation away from financial collapse toward stability, and expresses confidence in the APC's future.
Deadly Roads in Ogun: Why Smooth Highways and Recklessness Trigger Accidents
Ogun State faces a surge in road fatalities as high-speed driving on smooth highways and dangerous vehicle obstructions create a deadly environment for commuters.
Escalating Cases of Mob Violence in Nigeria Spark Public Alarm
Nigeria is witnessing a dangerous rise in jungle justice, with mob violence leading to the deaths of numerous suspects, many of whom are later found to be innocent. Experts blame the trend on a systemic collapse of trust in the legal system.
August 10, 2026: Official and Parallel Market Naira Exchange Rates
The naira remained steady against the dollar on August 10, 2026, with the official rate at ₦1,362.55 and the parallel market rate around ₦1,425.
Nigerian Armed Forces Apprehend Two Alleged ISWAP Associates in Borno State
Operation HADIN KAI troops have detained two men in Borno State accused of assisting ISWAP and participating in cattle rustling.
Ayodele Momoh Challenges NNPCL and NUPRC Regarding Alleged Favoritism in Oil Block Allocations
Ayodele Momoh and the Oil & Gas Professionals Forum have renewed accusations against the NNPCL and NUPRC, alleging that oil blocks were awarded to associates of Bayo Ojulari despite official denials.