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Nigeria’s net domestic credit drops by 12.8% to N98.97 trn.

  Nigeria’s Net Domestic Credit (NDC) declined by 12.8 per cent year-on-year to N98.97 trillion in August 2025, reflecting the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) continued monetary policy adjustments aimed at supporting disinflation and easing liquidity pressures within the economy. The NDC represents the total value of credit extended by banks to both the private and public sectors. The latest figures indicate a slowdown in overall credit growth when compared with the corresponding period in 2024, suggesting that policy tightening […]

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Resident Doctors to Review 30-Day Ultimatum to Federal Government at Saturday Meeting

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has scheduled an Extraordinary National Executive Council (E-NEC) meeting for Saturday, October 25, 2025, to assess the Federal Government’s response to its 30-day ultimatum over unresolved welfare and policy issues affecting its members. According to a notice sent to its members, the meeting — which will hold virtually — will focus on evaluating the level of government compliance with the association’s demands and deciding the next steps, including the possibility of another round […]

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NDLEA Launches Digital Portal for Drug Test and Visa Clearance

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has introduced a fully digitised platform aimed at transforming the processes for drug integrity testing and visa clearance in Nigeria. The initiative, launched in Abuja, is designed to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accessibility while curbing substance abuse and preventing drug syndicates from exploiting legitimate travel processes. At the unveiling, NDLEA Chairman and CEO, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), represented by the agency’s secretary, Shadrach Haruna, described the move as a turning point […]

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NUC Approves New State University in Imo, Nigeria Now Has 301 Universities

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment of the University of Innovation, Science and Technology, Moma, in Imo State, bringing the total number of universities in Nigeria to 301. The approval was formally presented to Governor Hope Uzodinma on Monday in Abuja by the NUC Executive Secretary, Professor Abdullahi Ribadu, during a brief ceremony. According to Ribadu, the new university becomes Imo State's third state-owned university, further demonstrating the government’s commitment to expanding access to quality higher education. […]

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Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has become the first ex-leader of a European Union country to be imprisoned, following his conviction for criminal conspiracy related to alleged illegal campaign financing from Libya. On Tuesday, Sarkozy entered La Santé prison in Paris to begin serving a five-year sentence handed down in September. He was found guilty of attempting to secure funding from the late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi for his successful 2007 presidential campaign. Despite the verdict, Sarkozy maintains his innocence. In a message posted on social media as he was being taken into custody, he wrote: “It is not a former president of the republic being jailed this morning, but an innocent man… I have no doubt. The truth will prevail.” Supporters gathered outside his home as he departed with his wife, Carla Bruni, by his side. Many held portraits, sang the national anthem, and chanted slogans demanding his release. Sarkozy’s lawyer, Christophe Ingrain, confirmed that an appeal had been filed, along with a request for his immediate release. While the Paris appeals court has up to two months to respond, the legal team expects a decision within three to four weeks. In the meantime, Sarkozy is being held in solitary confinement in a 9-square-metre cell to ensure his safety. He is allowed limited outdoor time, three weekly visits, and brought with him a biography of Jesus and Alexandre Dumas’ The Count of Monte Cristo, a novel about a wrongfully imprisoned man. Although the court did not find that Sarkozy personally received or used Gaddafi’s money, it concluded that he engaged in a criminal conspiracy to obtain the funds. He was acquitted of embezzlement, passive corruption, and illicit campaign financing. This is not Sarkozy’s first legal issue. He previously received a sentence for trying to bribe a judge—served under house arrest with an electronic tag—and is awaiting a ruling in another case concerning illegal financing during his failed 2012 re-election bid. The 70-year-old remains a divisive figure in France. While a recent poll showed that 60% of French adults believe the sentence is fair, he still enjoys support within the conservative political class and maintains a private rapport with current President Emmanuel Macron, who recently welcomed him to the Élysée Palace. Sarkozy is the first former French leader to be jailed since World War II-era head of state Philippe Pétain. Jailed Over Libya Campaign Funding Scandal

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has become the first ex-leader of a European Union country to be imprisoned, following his conviction for criminal conspiracy related to alleged illegal campaign financing from Libya. On Tuesday, Sarkozy entered La Santé prison in Paris to begin serving a five-year sentence handed down in September. He was found guilty of attempting to secure funding from the late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi for his successful 2007 presidential campaign. Despite the verdict, Sarkozy maintains his innocence. […]

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Northern Traditional Rulers Meet in Kebbi to Address Insecurity, Regional Challenges

Traditional rulers from across Northern Nigeria have converged in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, for a two-day meeting aimed at addressing the worsening insecurity and other pressing challenges confronting the region. Led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, the meeting is being held under the umbrella of the Northern Traditional Rulers Council (NTRC). It was declared open today by Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris, with the Emir of Gwandu, Alhaji Muhammadu Iliyasu Bashar, serving as host. The gathering […]

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Protests Erupt Nationwide Over Continued Detention of Nnamdi Kanu

A wave of coordinated protests demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), disrupted commercial activities and transportation across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and several South-East states on Monday. The protests, spearheaded by activist Omoyele Sowore under the #RevolutionNow movement, saw heavy security deployments around key government institutions in Abuja, including the Presidential Villa, National Assembly, and Supreme Court. Abuja on Lockdown In the FCT, protesters attempting to march toward the Aso Rock […]

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NELFUND Opens Student Loan Application Portal for 2025/2026 Academic Session

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has officially opened its student loan application portal for the 2025/2026 academic session. The application window will run from Thursday, October 23, 2025, to Saturday, January 31, 2026. According to a statement released by the Fund, the loan application is open to eligible returning and newly admitted students of accredited tertiary institutions across the country. Fresh students can apply using their Admission Number or JAMB Registration Number if they have not yet received a […]

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Over 3,400 Lives Lost in Road Accidents Across Nigeria in First Nine Months of 2025

More than 3,400 people have died in road accidents across Nigeria between January and September 2025, while over 22,000 others sustained varying degrees of injuries. This was disclosed by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), which also recorded a total of 6,858 road crashes nationwide during the same period. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja to launch the 2025 Ember Months Public Enlightenment and Sensitisation Campaign, the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, attributed the alarming figures to factors such as […]

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