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Northern Nigeria’s Growth Hinges on Pro-Business Policies — Abdullahi

By Elizabeth Ugbo A Kwara-based entrepreneur, Yusuf Babatunde Abdullahi, has urged governments at all levels to adopt pro-business policies to…

Oghene Egoh Praises Tinubu’s Infrastructure Drive, Economic Reforms

By Elizabeth Ugbo Former lawmaker Oghene Egoh on Sunday in Lagos commended Bola Ahmed Tinubu for advancing road infrastructure and…

Central Bank of Nigeria Raises Card Fees to N1,500, Unveils New Bank Charges Effective May 2026

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased debit and credit card issuance fees to N1,500, effective…

Why Wale Edun Was Removed: Inside Tinubu’s Cabinet Shake-Up

By Elizabeth Ugbo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu removed Finance Minister Wale Edun in April 2026 in Abuja, Nigeria, amid rising…

Nigeria Loan Debate: Economists, Atiku Clash Over $516m Sokoto–Badagry Highway Funding

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has requested Senate approval for a $516.3 million external loan from Deutsche Bank…

Zamfara Security: Lawal Meets Tinubu Over Insecurity, Economic Growth

By Elizabeth Ugbo Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday at the Presidential Villa…

FG Moves to Avert Airline Shutdown Over Jet A1 Price Surge in Nigeria

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Airline Operators of Nigeria threatened to shut down flights nationwide from April 20, 2026, due to…

Wale Edun, Dangiwa Resign as Tinubu Appoints Taiwo Oyedele Finance Minister

By Elizabeth Ugbo Former Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, and Housing Minister, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, resigned on Tuesday in Abuja,…

Tinubu Approves ₦17bn Community Fund for Grassroots Development Across Nigeria

By Elizabeth Ugbo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a ₦17 billion Community-Based National Social Action Fund to drive grassroots…

Tinubu Criticises Opposition, Reaffirms Nigeria’s Economic Strength Ahead of 2027

By Elizabeth Ugbo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday in Abuja criticised opposition politicians, reaffirmed Nigeria’s economic potential, and defended…