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Banks increase credit supply as loan defaults decline in Q2 - CBN

Nigeria, Aug. 6 -- Nigerian banks increased the supply of secured, unsecured, and corporate loans in the second quarter of 2026, while loan default rates declined across all lending categories, accord... Read More


High taxation, insecurity, high interest rates top constraints facing Nigerian businesses - Survey

Nigeria, Aug. 6 -- Businesses in Nigeria identified high or multiple taxation, insecurity and high interest rates as the top three constraints they faced in July, according to the latest Business Expe... Read More


2027: "Anyone supporting Tinubu has been bribed" - Odumeje alleges

Nigeria, Aug. 6 -- Popular Anambra-based cleric, Chukwuemeka "Odumeje" Ohanaemere, has criticised President Bola Tinubu's administration, alleging that those praising the current government were doing... Read More


I'll quit APC if Tinubu disrespects Catholic bishops, says Orji Kalu

Nigeria, Aug. 6 -- Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Kalu, has said he would resign from the All Progressives Congress (APC) if President Bola Tinubu ever disrespect... Read More


EFCC defends legal authority to freeze Osun's account amid backlash, govt's criticism

Nigeria, Aug. 6 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has defended its decision to place a restriction on an Osun State Government bank account without first obtaining a court order, ... Read More


P-Square Fued: Rudeboy reacts as Mr P makes fresh money diversion claims in Part 7

Nigeria, Aug. 6 -- The long-running feud between P-Square brothers Peter and Paul "Rudeboy" Okoye has taken another turn, with Paul reacting after Peter released the seventh instalment of his tell-all... Read More


Reps threaten sanctions against NILDS DG over alleged participation in Kwara APC primary

Nigeria, Aug. 6 -- The House of Representatives Committee on Legislative Library, Research and Documentation has threatened to recommend sanctions against the Director-General of the National Institut... Read More


Osun election: Davido urges peace, appeals to 'our daddy from Imo State'

Nigeria, Aug. 6 -- Afrobeats star David "Davido" Adeleke has appealed to residents of Osun State to remain peaceful and reject violence ahead of the forthcoming governorship election, while urging an ... Read More


Moses Itauma to fight for vacant IBF Heavyweight title after Usyk vacates belt

Nigeria, Aug. 6 -- Rising British-Nigerian heavyweight sensation Moses Itauma will now fight for the vacant IBF world heavyweight title when he takes on Croatia's Filip Hrgovic at London's O2 Arena on... Read More


Osun rejects EFCC's N11bn fraud claim, alleges political motivation

Nigeria, Aug. 6 -- The Osun State Government has rejected the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's (EFCC) claim that it froze its bank account over an ongoing investigation into the alleged dive... Read More