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  • Tinubu’s Reforms Slash Northern Nigeria Debt by 42%, Boost Revenue

    By Ifunanya | July 31, 2025 | Comments Off on Tinubu’s Reforms Slash Northern Nigeria Debt by 42%, Boost Revenue

    Nigeria’s 19 Northern states have reduced their collective debt by 42% over the past year, according to the country’s Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu. Speaking at a government-citizen engagement forum in Kaduna, […]

  • Ike Onyema Urges BBNaija to Delay Evictions for a Month

    By Ifunanya | July 31, 2025 | Comments Off on Ike Onyema Urges BBNaija to Delay Evictions for a Month

    Reality TV personality Ike Onyema, a former contestant on Big Brother Naija, has publicly urged the show’s producers to suspend evictions for the first month of Season 10. His appeal comes after organizers announced that […]

  • Yobe Approves N40B for Infrastructure, Health, Agri Projects

    By Ifunanya | July 31, 2025 | Comments Off on Yobe Approves N40B for Infrastructure, Health, Agri Projects

    The Yobe State Government has unveiled a major infrastructure and development push with approvals exceeding ₦40 billion (approximately $26.7 million) for projects spanning agriculture, healthcare, transportation, and commerce. Commissioner Abdullahi Bego announced the investments following […]

  • Nigeria to Collect N796bn Annually from New 5% Petrol Surcharge

    By Ifunanya | July 31, 2025 | Comments Off on Nigeria to Collect N796bn Annually from New 5% Petrol Surcharge

    The Nigerian government is poised to generate an estimated N796 billion ($626 million) annually from a newly introduced 5% surcharge on fossil fuels, including petrol, diesel, and aviation fuel, under revised tax legislation set to […]

  • Blaqbonez: Stream Farming Ruins Nigeria’s Music Industry

    By Ifunanya | July 31, 2025 | Comments Off on Blaqbonez: Stream Farming Ruins Nigeria’s Music Industry

    Nigerian rapper Blaqbonez has sparked widespread discussion after condemning the use of streaming farms to artificially inflate music metrics, calling the practice detrimental to the country’s thriving music industry. His remarks came in support of […]

  • Plateau Governor Halts Illegal Mining to Curb Insecurity

    By Ifunanya | July 31, 2025 | Comments Off on Plateau Governor Halts Illegal Mining to Curb Insecurity

    Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has suspended all mining operations in the region through an executive order, citing links between illegal mineral extraction and escalating violence. Speaking during a recent press briefing in Jos to […]

  • Ex-APC’s Lukman Vows Tinubu’s 2027 Exit Over Economic Crisis

    By Ifunanya | July 31, 2025 | Comments Off on Ex-APC’s Lukman Vows Tinubu’s 2027 Exit Over Economic Crisis

    A prominent former leader of Nigeria’s ruling party has called for the electoral defeat of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, citing frustration over economic hardship and governance failures. Salihu Lukman, ex-National Vice […]

  • Iran Gold Demand Surges Amid Israel Conflict

    By Ifunanya | July 31, 2025 | Comments Off on Iran Gold Demand Surges Amid Israel Conflict

    Soaring gold purchases in Iran during heightened regional tensions have defied global trends, according to a Thursday report from the World Gold Council. The country’s 12-day conflict with Israel earlier this year coincided with a […]

  • Naira Drops Against Dollar in Forex, First Dip Since July 28

    By Ifunanya | July 31, 2025 | Comments Off on Naira Drops Against Dollar in Forex, First Dip Since July 28

    The Nigerian naira weakened against the US dollar in the official foreign exchange market on Wednesday, marking its first depreciation since trading resumed earlier this week. Data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) […]

  • BBNaija: Gigi Seeks Clarity from Victory, Gets Grandma Response Instead

    By Ifunanya | July 31, 2025 | Comments Off on BBNaija: Gigi Seeks Clarity from Victory, Gets Grandma Response Instead

    Tensions rise in the Big Brother Naija house as housemate Gigi Jasmine faces uncertainty over her romantic connection with fellow contestant Victory Gracia. The pair, whose ambiguous bond has drawn viewer attention, remain at odds […]

  • APC’s Alfindiki Pledges Kano, Northern Votes for Tinubu in 2027

    By Ifunanya | July 31, 2025 | Comments Off on APC’s Alfindiki Pledges Kano, Northern Votes for Tinubu in 2027

    A prominent figure in Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has pledged robust support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, signaling early efforts to consolidate political backing in the critical northern state of […]

  • African Central Banks’ Gold Rush Risks Liquidity, Price Crisis: Fitch

    By Ifunanya | July 31, 2025 | Comments Off on African Central Banks’ Gold Rush Risks Liquidity, Price Crisis: Fitch

    A growing trend of central banks in sub-Saharan Africa bolstering gold reserves could backfire if the precious metal’s value declines, warns BMI Research, a unit of Fitch Solutions. Countries including Nigeria, Ghana, and Tanzania have […]

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