World Bank to Lend Nigeria $2.2bn in 2025 for Development Projects

BusinessEconomyNewsNigeriaWorld Bank to Lend Nigeria $2.2bn in 2025 for Development Projects

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 27, 2025

The World Bank has outlined plans to provide Nigeria with a fresh $2.2 billion loan in 2025, with the funds earmarked for six development projects spanning economic recovery, education, health, and digital infrastructure. According to the Washington-based institution’s project list, the first tranche of $500 million is designated for the ‘Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus Programme’ and is expected to be approved by 17 March. On 31 March, another $552 million will be...

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Mohbad’s Death: Court Dismisses Case Against Naira Marley, Sam Larry, Primeboy

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaMohbad’s Death: Court Dismisses Case Against Naira Marley, Sam Larry, Primeboy

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 25, 2025

…Nurse, Friend to Face Trial A Lagos Magistrate Court in Sabo, Yaba, has acquitted singer Abdulazeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, music promoter Sam Larry, and artist Owodunni Ibrahim, also known as Primeboy, of any involvement in the death of musician Ilerioluwa Aloba, professionally known as Mohbad. The court presided over by Magistrate Ejiro Kubenje, adopted the findings of the Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP), which indicated no case against the trio....

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FCCPC Summons MultiChoice Over DSTV, GOtv Price Hike

CommunityNewsNigeriaFCCPC Summons MultiChoice Over DSTV, GOtv Price Hike

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 25, 2025

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has summoned MultiChoice Nigeria over its planned subscription price increase, set to take effect on 1st March. The commission wants the pay-TV provider to justify the hike, citing concerns over repeated unilateral price adjustments. FCCPC spokesperson, Ondaje Ijagwu, confirmed in a statement on Tuesday that MultiChoice’s CEO has been ordered to appear for an investigative hearing at the commission’s headquarters on Thursday. “The FCCPC is deeply concerned...

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Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Files Lawsuit Against Akpabio

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSenator Akpoti-Uduaghan Files Lawsuit Against Akpabio

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 25, 2025

…Faces Senate Disciplinary Panel Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has initiated a ₦100 billion defamation lawsuit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The suit, filed at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court on 25 February 2025, alleges that Akpabio and his legislative aide, Mfon Patrick, made defamatory remarks about her. Specifically, the lawsuit references a Facebook post by Patrick, purportedly at the behest of Akpabio, which questioned Akpoti-Uduaghan’s understanding of legislative procedures and made...

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Nigeria’s GDP Grows by 3.84% in Q4 2024

EconomyNewsNigeriaNigeria’s GDP Grows by 3.84% in Q4 2024

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 25, 2025

Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 3.84 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2024, up from 3.46 per cent recorded in the previous quarter and the corresponding period of 2023, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The NBS report attributed the growth to the services sector, which expanded by 5.37 per cent and contributed 57.38 per cent to the total GDP. “The agriculture sector grew by 1.76 per cent, from the...

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MultiChoice Increases DStv, GOtv Subscription Rates Again

NewsNigeriaMultiChoice Increases DStv, GOtv Subscription Rates Again

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 25, 2025

…New Prices Take Effect March 1 Subscribers of DStv and GOtv will pay more for their packages starting 1 March 2025 as MultiChoice Nigeria has announced a fresh price hike. This marks the second increase in less than a year, following a similar adjustment in April 2024. The company attributes the hike to “prevalent economic factors leading to increased operational costs.” Under the new pricing, the DStv Premium package will increase from ₦37,000 to ₦44,500,...

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Barau Jibrin Donates 61 Cars, and 1,136 Motorcycles to APC Leaders in Kano

NewsNigeriaPoliticsBarau Jibrin Donates 61 Cars, and 1,136 Motorcycles to APC Leaders in Kano

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 24, 2025

Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, has distributed 61 cars and 1,136 motorcycles to grassroots leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, reinforcing party structures and empowering members at the local level. Speaking at the event on Sunday, Jibrin explained that the motorcycles were designated for ward chairmen, while the cars would go to local government and zonal chairmen. He also announced a ₦5 million loan scheme to help university graduates start small...

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None of the 31 State Creation Requests Have Met Requirements – Kalu

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNone of the 31 State Creation Requests Have Met Requirements – Kalu

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 23, 2025

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has said that none of the 31 requests for more state creation in Nigeria has met the constitutional requirements. Speaking at a two-day retreat in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, Kalu, who also chairs the House Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, explained that the submission deadline has now been extended to 5 March 2025 to give applicants more time to meet the necessary...

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PDP Sweeps Osun LG Polls Amidst Controversy, Violence

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPDP Sweeps Osun LG Polls Amidst Controversy, Violence

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 23, 2025

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has won all chairmanship and councillorship positions in the 30 local government areas (LGAs) of Osun State in the recently concluded local government elections. The Chairman of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC), Hashim Abioye, announced the results on Saturday at a press briefing, despite opposition from the police and the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, who had earlier called for the suspension of the elections....

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PDP Celebrates Osun Victory, Condemns Violence

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPDP Celebrates Osun Victory, Condemns Violence

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 23, 2025

Following its victory, the Osun PDP commended voters for defying pressure to exercise their democratic rights. In a statement issued on Sunday, Osun PDP Chairman, Hon. Sunday Bisi, hailed the electorate as ‘heroes of democracy.’ “Before and on Saturday, the will of our people for democracy was greatly tested by anti-democratic elements. From biased opinions to unlawful advice, the rights of Osun people to elect those who administer their affairs at the grassroots came under...

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