14 h. ago Reject $1.08bn Foreign Loan, Probe Missing Funds, SERAP Tells Tinubu

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to reject the recently approved $1.08 billion loan from the World Bank. Instead, SERAP urged the President to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) and relevant anti-corruption agencies to promptly investigate allegations that over […]

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18 h. ago Reject $1.08bn W’Bank loan, probe missing N233bn, SERAP tells Tinubu

Advocacy group, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, has urged President Bola Tinubu to reject the recently approved $1.08bn World Bank loan and instead prioritise the investigation into allegations of missing public funds amounting to over N233bn. The organisation called for an immediate probe into alleged funds diversion in the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc and Read More

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31 h. ago Reject $1.08bn World Bank loan, probe missing funds, SERAP tells Tinubu

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged President Bola Tinubu to reject the recently approved $1.08 billion loan from the World Bank. It said the President should instead direct the Attorney General, Lateef Fagbemi, and anti-corruption agencies to investigate allegations that over N233bn of public funds are missing, diverted, or unaccounted for by various Read More

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3 d. ago Bokkos: Nigerians being forced to get used to news of wanton killings – Atiku tells Tinubu

By John Ogunsemore Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar said President Bola Tinubu’s security infrastructure has failed to secure the lives and property of Nigerians. According to him, Nigerians are being forced to get get to news of wanton killings across the country on a daily basis. Atiku said this in a statement shared on X […] The post Bokkos: Nigerians being forced to get used to news of wanton killings – Atiku tells Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Africa urged to explore Trump’s second term for energy independence

Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber, NJ Ayuk, says the return of the United States President, Donald Trump, in 2025 represents a pivotal moment for Africa’s fossil fuel industry. In a statement, Ayuk said Trump’s administration’s swift reapproval of a $4.7bn loan from the US Export-Import Bank for TotalEnergies’ liquefied natural gas project in Read More

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4 d. ago World Bank approves $1.08bn loan for Nigeria’s education, nutrition, economic resilience

By Uche Usim The World Bank has granted approval for three financing operations totaling $1.08 billion to bolster education, nutrition and economic resilience in Nigeria. According to a statement released on the bank’s website on Wednesday, these concessional loans are aimed at improving the quality of education, enhancing household and community resilience, and addressing nutrition […] The post World Bank approves $1.08bn loan for Nigeria’s education, nutrition, economic resilience appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago LCCI seeks transparent disbursement of $500m World Bank loan

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), has called for a transparent and efficient disbursement mechanism of the fresh read more LCCI seeks transparent disbursement of $500m World Bank loan

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6 d. ago 2027: Nobody can manipulate Nigerians, PDP group tells Tinubu

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja   A group of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders nobody can manipulate Nigerians into voting the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 presidential poll.    The stakeholders on the aegis of CP-PDP Conference of Professionals in the Peoples Democratic Party (CP-PDP) said Nigerians will never reward the hardship allegedly inflicted […] The post 2027: Nobody can manipulate Nigerians, PDP group tells Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Emergency Rule: “Don’t Kill Democracy In Nigeria” – Dele Momodu Tells Tinubu

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dele Momodu, has condemned the recent declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. Speaking in an interview with Channels Television on Monday, Momodu described the President’s decision as an ‘Anti-Democratic act’. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that President Tinubu, in a nationwide […] The post Emergency Rule: “Don’t Kill Democracy In Nigeria” – Dele Momodu Tells Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Nigeria Gets World Bank’s $500m Loan Approval To Boost Economic Resilience

Nigeria has secured approval for a $500 million loan from the World Bank, in a significant move to enhance economic resilience. The World Bank has approved the $500 million loan to Nigeria to support the country’s Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus Program. According to information obtained from the bank’s website, the approval, which […]

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7 d. ago How Zenith Bank distributed N10.99trn loans across sectors of Nigerian economy

Tribune Online How Zenith Bank distributed N10.99trn loans across sectors of Nigerian economy IN a demonstration of its commitment to supporting the growth and development of the Nigerian economy, Zenith Bank has disbursed a staggering N10.99 trillion in loans across various sectors, providing a vital lifeline to businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals.  Contained in its 2024 Financial Year report, this significant loan disbursement, which cuts across key sectors such […] How Zenith Bank distributed N10.99trn loans across sectors of Nigerian economy Tribune Online

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8 d. ago World Bank approves $500m loan to boost Nigeria’s economic resilience

The World Bank has approved a $500 million loan to Nigeria to support the country’s Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus Program. read more World Bank approves $500m loan to boost Nigeria’s economic resilience

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8 d. ago I’ve been receiving death threats for telling Nigerians not to criticise Tinubu – Peller cries out

By Seyi Babalola Controversial streamer Peller claims he has received death threats after urging Nigerians to end the ongoing #30DayRants challenge on TikTok. Peller has received substantial flak for asking Nigerians to desist from criticizing poor government during the #30DayRants challenge. He stated that continuing criticism might result in a suspension on the site in […] The post I’ve been receiving death threats for telling Nigerians not to criticise Tinubu – Peller cries out appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago ‘Be Fair To Students Over Diss Song’, Remi Tinubu Tells Delta Nursing College

The Office of the First Lady of Nigeria has called for fairness and understanding in the handling of a disciplinary measure involving nursing students, who were reportedly queried for dissing Mrs Remi Tinubu during a recent official visit to their school in Delta State. A viral video circulating on social media captured a group of […]

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1 week ago Immortalise Humphrey Nwosu, Ohanaeze tells Tinubu,S’East govs

Tribune Online Immortalise Humphrey Nwosu, Ohanaeze tells Tinubu,S’East govs According to him, recognising MKO Abiola, who was a product of the widely celebrated electoral process, and dismissing the Immortalise Humphrey Nwosu, Ohanaeze tells Tinubu,S’East govs Tribune Online

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1 week ago Extrajudicial Killings: PDP Tells Tinubu To Declare State Of Emergency In Edo

The Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in the state following the Friday mob killing of 7 suspected kidnappers in the state. State Chairman of Edo PDP, Tony Aziegbemi also strongly condemned mob killings of seven victims of mob action […]

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1 week ago Listen To Nigerians, Recall Fubara, Others, PANDEF Tells Tinubu

The apex Niger Delta socio-political body, Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has urged President Bola Tinubu to recall Rivers State governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy and State Assembly. The regional body, while commending the president for signing of the South-South Development Commission Bill into law, said the president should listen to the calls of Nigerians […]

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1 week ago Police probe stalls as Senator Natasha misses KGB infiltration inquiry

‘I was not invited,’ says lawmaker By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Nigeria Police Force’s investigation into an alleged infiltration of the National Assembly by Russia’s KGB (Komitet Gosudarstvennoy Bezopasnosti) has encountered a setback, with questions arising over the next steps in the case. Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, had filed a petition on 5 […] The post Police probe stalls as Senator Natasha misses KGB infiltration inquiry appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago 2027: Hon Jaji’s conduct may jeopardize Tinubu’s success in Zamfara, APC group tells Ganduje

From Sola Ojo, Abuja   Following alleged anti-party activities against the party, Concerned Elders for Peace under the All Progressives Congress (APC) North-West, on Wednesday called on the National Chairman of the party, Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje, to take disciplinary action against Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji.    Jaji is a member of the Federal House of […] The post 2027: Hon Jaji’s conduct may jeopardize Tinubu’s success in Zamfara, APC group tells Ganduje appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Rivers Crisis: “We Don’t Recognize Sole Administrator, Emergency Rule Declaration Unconstitutional” – NBA Tells Tinubu

Nigeria Bar Association has condemned the declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers State, saying that it is unconstitutional to announce a sole administrator in a democratic state. Recall that President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, declared an emergency rule in the oil rich state, suspending Governor Sim Fubara, his Deputy Ngozi Nma, and all the […] The post Rivers Crisis: “We Don’t Recognize Sole Administrator, Emergency Rule Declaration Unconstitutional” – NBA Tells Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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