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Manufacturers Still Pay 32 Percent Interest as High Credit Costs Squeeze Industry
Manufacturers paid an average 32.1 percent interest rate on loans in 2025, down from 35.6 percent in 2024. All major industrial sectors recorded average borrowing costs above 30 per cent during the year. MAN said easing inflation, energy prices and naira stability helped lower financing costs, but rates remained a major constraint on investment. September […] The post Manufacturers Still Pay 32 Percent Interest as High Credit Costs Squeeze Industry appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Yusuf, Tinubu Partnership Yielding Dividends For Kano People, Says Suleiman
A media analyst, Mal. Abdulmalik Suleiman has described the growing partnership between Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a model of cooperative federalism already yielding tangible developmental benefits for the state. Suleiman stated this in Abuja on Monday while assessing the impact of the governor’s collaboration with the […]
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Nigeria on course for $1tn economy by 2030 — Finance Ministry
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2027: Is Governor Uba Sani coasting to victory?
As campaigns for the 2027 governorship election are set to begin, one of the states where fierce contest is expected is Kaduna State and the battle for the exalted seat is already generating heat. Northern Bureau Chief, MUHAMMAD SABIU, examines the chances of the two major contenders for the Kaduna Government House The post 2027: Is Governor Uba Sani coasting to victory? appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Uba Sani Donates New CNG Buses To NUJ, NBA, NMA, Others
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has donated brand new buses to the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kaduna State Council, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), and Kaduna State University (KASU), to ease transportation and mobility challenges confronting the organisations and institutions. Governor Sani described the beneficiaries as critical […]
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NESG To Seek MSME Reform, Skills Development At 32nd NES
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has called for MSME reform and demand-aligned skills development as central strategies to tackle Nigeria’s unemployment crisis, ahead of the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit (NES #32), to be held on 26 and 27 October 2026 in Abuja. According to the NESG, the NES #32 will address the disconnect between […]
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Okpebholo Mourns Dan Osi Orbih
Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo has expressed deep condolences to the Orbih family on the loss of their son, Chief Dan Osi Orbih, Chairman of the Governing Council of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, describing him as a bridge-builder and a voice of reason. Reflecting on his dedication to institutional leadership and educational excellence, the […]
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Federal Govt Reaffirms Push For Cheaper, Cleaner Transport With CNG Expansion
Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, reaffirms the federal government’s commitment to expanding the use of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a cheaper, cleaner and more sustainable alternative to conventional transport fuels, with the aim of reducing transportation costs for Nigerians. Since the launch of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural […]
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Former Reps Member Seeks Specialised Institute For Snakebite As Death Toll Hits 100
Former member representing Langtang North/Langtang South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Beni Lar, has called on the Federal Government to upgrade the Jos University Teaching Hospital, JUTH, Comprehensive Health Centre in Zamko, Plateau State, to a specialised Anti-Snake Venom Treatment and Research Institute. Lar, who is also the APC candidate for Langtang […]
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Katsina man arrested over alleged theft of malnourished children’s food
Sadiq-Aliyu said the suspect was in custody and assisting the police in their investigation to apprehend the fleeing suspect and uncover the extent of the alleged criminal network involved in the diversion of humanitarian supplies.
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Forex Utilisation Rises By 74% To $16.35bn In Q1 2026
Foreign exchange utilisation across various sectors of the Nigerian economy rose significantly by 74 per cent year-on-year to $16.349 billion in the first quarter of 2026, from $9.336 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2025. According to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Quarterly Statistical Bulletin, the increase reflected stronger foreign exchange activity amid […]
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Police arrests ‘Shilla boys’ terrorizing Yola community, recovers cutlasses
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Fresh petrol price hike looms as depot rates hit N1,290 
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Nigerians may soon pay more for  Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, as depot prices across major petroleum hubs have climbed sharply to as high as N1,290 per litre, amid a renewed surge in international crude oil prices. The development threatens to worsen the financial burden on households and […] The post Fresh petrol price hike looms as depot rates hit N1,290  appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Security forces kill 1,614 terrorists, arrest 1,688 suspects, rescue 1,160 abducted victims in two months
OPERATIVES of the country’s security agencies killed 1,614 terrorists, arrested 1,688 and rescued 1,160 abducted victims between July and August. The post Security forces kill 1,614 terrorists, arrest 1,688 suspects, rescue 1,160 abducted victims in two months appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Kolo Magazine enters Nigeria, targets business and creative sectors
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Nurture Creation, Denounce All Forms Of Pollution, Archbishop Martins Urges Govts, Others
The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, Most Rev. Dr Alfred Adewale Martins, has called on those in government to promote policies and practices which ensure everyone has access to safe, nourishing food and that the benefits of biodiversity are shared equitably, in a bid to sustain nature and the process of creation. The […]
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10 Years, N1.2bn, 40+ Tertiary Institutions By 2026, OPay Is Here to Stay
For a Nigerian student, a scholarship can mean more than money. It can mean staying in school when a family is struggling to pay fees. It can mean being able to concentrate on lectures instead of worrying about how the next semester will be funded. For some families, it can be the difference between a […]
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Lionel Richie Remains in ICU After Feeling Unwell at St. Louis Concert as Doctors Conduct Cardiac Tests
Lionel Richie remains hospitalized in a St. Louis intensive care unit after performing at The Muny on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The 77-year-old singer is undergoing medical tests for possible cardiac-related issues, according to TMZ. Richie is expected to be released from the hospital and return home on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The hospitalization comes […] The post Lionel Richie Remains in ICU After Feeling Unwell at St. Louis Concert as Doctors Conduct Cardiac Tests appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Find out more as Opay names 3 persons facing legal action
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2026 Ballon d’Or: Top 5 ranking for September [Full List]
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ITF To Produce ‘21st-Century Artisans’
The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has unveiled plans to produce a new generation of 21st-century artisans equipped with technical, entrepreneurial and professional skills as part of efforts to address Nigeria’s skills gap and promote self-reliance. Director-General of the Fund, Dr. Afiz Oluwatoyin Ogun, disclosed this in Jos during the commissioning of a newly rehabilitated and […]
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ICT Sector Posts 9.62% Growth, Contribution Rises To 11.74% Of GDP
Nigeria’s Information and Communication sector strengthened its contribution to economic output in the second quarter of 2026, recording 9.62 per cent real growth year-on-year, more than twice the pace of the overall economy. The latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed that the sector contributed 11.74 per cent […]
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Fuel price: Brent, WTI global crude prices jump to $95, $90 per barrel as US-Iran conflict escalates
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Nollywood Mourns as Yoruba Actress Atinuke Kareem Dies After Battle With Breast Cancer
Nollywood actress Atinuke Remilekun Kareem has died after a battle with breast cancer, the Ogun State chapter of TAMPAN has confirmed. Kareem had previously appealed publicly for financial support and prayers as the illness placed a heavy burden on her family. Her death comes amid a difficult period for the Yoruba film industry, which has […] The post Nollywood Mourns as Yoruba Actress Atinuke Kareem Dies After Battle With Breast Cancer appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Second Term Bid: First Lady Sells Tinubu’s Achievements To Oyo Voters
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has pleaded with members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and other Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu’s reelection. At the launch of “Tinubu Torch Bearer Movement” held at the main bowl of the Liberty Stadium, Oke Ado, Ibadan, in Oyo State, she outlined key achievements of […]
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Oil Price Jumps As Iran Retaliates Against Latest US Attacks
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Kaduna Varsity Unions Urge Gov Sani To Implement 2026 FG Agreement
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), and National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT), Kaduna State University (KASU) branch, has urged Governor Uba Sani to implement the 2026 agreement with non-teaching staff unions and resolve the ongoing industrial dispute […]
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Transfer deadline day: Two Chelsea, Everton deals that collapsed
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JAMB, WAEC Impose ₦4,000 Fee For One-Time Verification of O’Level Results
JAMB and WAEC have introduced a ₦4,000 one-off verification fee for candidates seeking tertiary admission with WASSCE O’Level results, in a move designed to eliminate repeated verification of the same academic credentials. Candidates whose admissions are regulated by JAMB will now verify their WAEC results through the JAMB Verification Service, with successful verification electronically transmitted […] The post JAMB, WAEC Impose ₦4,000 Fee For One-Time Verification of O’Level Results appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Why 83 Division Headquarters Should Be In Delta – Oborevwori
Delta State governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian Army headquarters to site the headquarters of the newly created 83 Division of the Nigerian Army in Delta State. The governor argued that Delta was strategically positioned to host the division’s headquarters because of its central location among Delta, Edo […]
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Dangote refinery refuses petrol sales to six NMDPRA-licenced importers
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has moved to restrict the sale of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, to six major marketers holding active import licences issued by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) The post Dangote refinery refuses petrol sales to six NMDPRA-licenced importers appeared first on Tribune Online.
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‘It can be charged as felony’ – Mike Arnold accuses Tinubu, DCI Group of violating US law
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CENTRE Plans To Harness Talented Arms Manufacturers For SelF-Sufficiency Drive
The Director-General of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACCSALW), DIG Johnson Kokumo (rtd), has revealed plans to harness artisanal arms producers for national development and sufficient equipment production. He dismissed allegations in a viral video that persons arrested over the seizure of illegal arms at the Tin Can […]
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Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment To ECOWAS As New Appointees Take Over
Nigeria ‘s minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, has reaffirmed the country’s unwavering commitment to the progress, growth and stability of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Enikanolaiye spoke yesterday at the handover ceremony for outgoing to incoming statutory appointees of ECOWAS institutions in Abuja yesterday. In a statement by […]
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Iran to US: ‘No justification for killing schoolchildren, scientists’
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GDP growth offers mixed outlook – NECA
NECA Director-General, Mr Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos, reacting to the latest National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) report.
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