Credit to Nigeria’s private sector rose by 2.8 per cent month-on-month to N83.3 trillion in June 2026, from N81 trillion in May, amid a broader expansion in domestic credit and money supply. The latest Money and Credit Statistics released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the increase in private sector lending was …
Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has accompanied operatives of the Nigeria Police Force’s Special Tactical Squad, STS, on a raid of an alleged baby factory in Karshi, Abuja. The operation followed allegations that a seven-day-old baby had been sold at the facility. VDM documented the operation in videos shared …
The outgoing British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, has commended the economic reforms of President Bola Tinubu administration, saying the measures, despite causing short-term hardship, would place the country on a stronger footing in the long term. Montgomery spoke on Tuesday during a farewell visit to the Revenue House in Abuja, where he described …
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be remembered not only for Spain’s dramatic triumph over Argentina in the final but also for the remarkable individual achievements that reshaped the tournament’s record books. From Lionel Messi’s multiple milestones and Kylian Mbappé’s rise to become the competition’s all-time leading scorer to Cristiano Ronaldo’s unprecedented sixth World Cup …
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has clarified that the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, is not under investigation over alleged visa racketeering. The clarification followed media reports linking the Immigration chief to an ongoing probe into alleged visa fraud involving some officers of the Service. In a statement issued …
Farmers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), under the aegis of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), FCT Chapter, have raised the alarm over the alleged delay in the release of 6,800 bags of free fertiliser meant for the 2026 wet-season farming. According to a report by Vanguard, the fertiliser was reportedly provided under …
The federal government has set a target of expanding access to consumer credit to 500,000 Nigerians by December 2026 as it intensifies efforts to build a stronger and more inclusive credit ecosystem. The target is contained in the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation’s (CREDICORP) H2 2026 Outlook, published in its 2026 Impact Report. The corporation said …
Nigeria’s agricultural exports plunged by 31.2 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, Q1’26, as prolonged port delays, excessive pesticide use, outdated chemical preservatives, poor post-harvest handling and failure to obtain mandatory phytosanitary certification continued to undermine the country’s access to international markets. Latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), showed that …
European champions Spain have defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Spain secured their second World Cup title after a hard-fought final was decided by a goal from Ferran Torres in the second half of extra time. The match remained goalless after 90 minutes, with Spain dominating possession and creating …
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai has foiled an attempted mass abduction by suspected ISWAP terrorists at the Federal Government Girls College, Monguno, Borno State, rescuing 46 students. The attempted attack occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday after the terrorists reportedly gained access to the school with the assistance of suspected collaborators. The acting spokesman for …
