14 h. ago Omokri to Peter Obi: Your lies about Nigeria’s debt chasing foreign investors away

Tribune Online Omokri to Peter Obi: Your lies about Nigeria’s debt chasing foreign investors away “We should be appreciating this man. Yet Peter Obi came here and lied to the Nigerian people. He took the debts and translated them into naira to make it look like the debts have increased.” Omokri to Peter Obi: Your lies about Nigeria’s debt chasing foreign investors away Tribune Online

Economics

14 h. ago Nigeria’s Household Debt Rises To $38.7bn In Q1, Highest In 20 Years

Household debt in Nigeria has risen to $38.7 billion at the end of the first quarter of 2025, The latest figure is the highest level since 2005 when it was $4.6 billion. The figure however increased by 4.6 per cent compared to $37 billion in the first quarter of 2024, according to the Global Debt […]

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35 h. ago Climate advocates demand total debt cancellation for Nigeria, others

Tribune Online Climate advocates demand total debt cancellation for Nigeria, others "We know how to incur debt but not how to manage it, so we need to tackle this from early childhood education. Climate advocates demand total debt cancellation for Nigeria, others Tribune Online

Politics

51 h. ago “No Difference Between Obidient Movement, IPOB Group, They Behave Like Terrorists” – Reno Omokri

Controversial socio-political analyst, Reno Omokri has described supporters of former Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi as online terrorists. Omokri said that Obi’s support group, popularly known as Obidients movement, only known for attacking people who refuse to believe their political ideology, both online and offline. In a statement shared via his Facebook page on […] The post “No Difference Between Obidient Movement, IPOB Group, They Behave Like Terrorists” – Reno Omokri appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

9 d. ago “Peter Obi Didn’t Keep Promise To Ojukwu, Atiku; Will Disappoint Northerners On Coalition Deals” – Omokri Warns

Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has warned North against backing ex-Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi to clinch the opposition coalition’s ticket. Omokri alleged that Obi will not keep his promises to Northerners if they back him to become the group’s flag bearer, if he eventually become winner in 2027. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that Omokri’s […] The post “Peter Obi Didn’t Keep Promise To Ojukwu, Atiku; Will Disappoint Northerners On Coalition Deals” – Omokri Warns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Events

1 week ago N149.39tn Debt: Sustainability Risks Loom As States’ Liability Surges

Experts have expressed concerns about debt sustainability and potential risks like a debt trap and sovereign default. Recent data from the Debt Management Office (DMO) showed that Nigeria’s total public debt stood at N149.39 trillion as of March 31, 2025, reflecting a sharp increase of N27.7 trillion, or 22.per cent, compared to the N121.67 trillion […]

Politics

1 week ago Deputy Speaker seeks debt cancellation to alleviate Africa’s debt burden

Tribune Online Deputy Speaker seeks debt cancellation to alleviate Africa’s debt burden Deputy Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has called for debt cancellation mechanisms, including... Deputy Speaker seeks debt cancellation to alleviate Africa’s debt burden Tribune Online

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1 week ago Omokri claims Peter Obi sent him CV to be Atiku’s 2019 running mate, shares evidence

Tribune Online Omokri claims Peter Obi sent him CV to be Atiku’s 2019 running mate, shares evidence In the post, Omokri shared a screenshot of the alleged email dated October 8, 2018, with the subject “RESUME.”  Omokri claims Peter Obi sent him CV to be Atiku’s 2019 running mate, shares evidence Tribune Online

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2 w. ago BNY Mellon, Standard Bank To Facilitate Access To Nigerian Naira Debt – Bloomberg

Bank of New York Mellon Corp., in collaboration with Standard Bank Group Ltd., is launching global depositary notes backed by Nigerian sovereign debt denominated in naira, Bloomberg reported Wednesday. The initiative is reportedly designed to give international investors streamlined access to the elevated yields available in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation. The depositary notes will […]

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3 w. ago BNY Mellon, Standard Bank to facilitate access to Nigerian sovereign debt — Bloomberg

Tribune Online BNY Mellon, Standard Bank to facilitate access to Nigerian sovereign debt — Bloomberg Bank of New York Mellon Corp., in collaboration with Standard Bank Group Ltd., is launching global depositary notes backed by... BNY Mellon, Standard Bank to facilitate access to Nigerian sovereign debt — Bloomberg Tribune Online

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3 w. ago N457bn debt responsible for lack of electricity transmission flow – TCN

Tribune Online N457bn debt responsible for lack of electricity transmission flow – TCN According to Ajiboye, the heavy debt burden has not only significantly affected power transmission, but issues relating to the right of way have also hindered the smooth erection of transmission towers to deliver electricity to Nigerians. N457bn debt responsible for lack of electricity transmission flow – TCN Tribune Online

Politics

3 w. ago Atiku’s Media Aide Blasts Reno Omokri For ‘Persistent Attacks’ On Peter Obi

Paul Ibe, the media adviser to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has launched a blistering attack against former presidential media aide, Reno Omokri, for his continuous attacks on Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi. In a post on his verified X account on Saturday afternoon, Ibe faulted Omokri for his […]

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last month Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt hold over third of Africa’s $1.3trn external debt –Report

Nigeria, South Africa, and Egypt control more than one-third of Africa’s external debt, according to a new report from Afreximbank. The continent’s external debt burden is set to exceed $1.3 trillion by 2025,  with South Africa accounting for 13.1% of total external debt, Egypt holding 12.0%, and Nigeria responsible for 8.4%. The findings come as […] The post Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt hold over third of Africa’s $1.3trn external debt –Report appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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