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Endrick Joins Lyon on Loan from Real Madrid

Brazilian starlet Endrick moves to Lyon on loan from Real Madrid. The 19-year-old aims to secure playing time ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Full details on the transfer.

FG Opens N5m Loan Scheme for Youths: Apply Now

The Federal Government invites employed Nigerian youths (18-39) to apply for loans up to N5 million via CREDICORP's YouthCred scheme. Learn details and public reactions.

Senate rejects motion to probe FCT administration

The Nigerian Senate has declined to debate a motion seeking an investigation into alleged land grabbing, demolitions, and other issues in Abuja, ruling it procedurally defective. Read the full details and reactions.

Cross River Enforces Vehicle Colours from Jan 31

Cross River State mandates all commercial vehicles to adopt state-approved colours and security numbers by January 31, 2026. Non-compliance will attract sanctions. The move aims to boost safety and uniformity.

NELFUND Gives N154.4bn Loans to 788,947 Students

Nigerian Education Loan Fund disburses N154.4bn in interest-free loans to 788,947 students. CEO Akintunde Sawyerr reveals details and urges more applications from public institution students.

Senate Orders Probe into False Akpabio Health Claims

The Nigerian Senate has directed the NSA to investigate the source of false online reports claiming Senate President Akpabio collapsed. Read the full story on the probe into this destabilising misinformation.

1,100+ Ondo Varsity Students Get N144.5m Loan

Adekunle Ajasin University confirms over 1,116 students benefited from N144.5m NELFUND loans for tuition. VC also details new hostel projects to enhance campus safety. Read more.

Senate Screens Tinubu's Ambassadorial Nominees

The Nigerian Senate has screened three ambassadorial nominees forwarded by President Bola Tinubu. Read the latest on the confirmation process and the profiles of the nominees.

Nigeria Gets $100m AfDB Loan for Youth Fund

Nigeria's FEC has approved a $100 million AfDB loan for the Youth Investment Fund and a $50m Islamic Bank loan for Yobe agriculture. President Tinubu pushes for 7% growth.

Senate Rejects 'Bow and Go' for General Musa

The Nigerian Senate descended into chaos as senators clashed over granting parliamentary courtesy to ministerial nominee General Christopher Musa. Read the full details of the dramatic screening.

Senate Plenary Halts as Akpabio, Goje Clash

A heated confrontation between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Danjuma Goje disrupted plenary. Goje cited Senate rules, calling Akpabio's actions 'unparliamentary'. Nigerians react online.

Goje-Akpabio Clash Halts Senate Plenary

A rowdy session erupted in the Nigerian Senate after Senator Danjuma Goje accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of unparliamentary conduct, stalling proceedings for over 30 minutes. Read the full details of the confrontation.

Tinubu Picks Gen. Musa as New Defence Minister

President Tinubu seeks Senate approval for General Christopher Musa as Defence Minister following Badaru's exit. The move aims to bolster Nigeria's security amid rising attacks. Read the full story.

UK Halts $1.15bn Loan for Mozambique Gas Project

Britain withdraws funding for TotalEnergies' Mozambique LNG project, citing national interests. The $20bn project, paused after a deadly 2021 attack, faces new hurdles. Read more on the implications for Africa's energy sector.

UK Pulls $1.15bn Loan for Mozambique Gas Project

Britain withdraws funding for TotalEnergies' Mozambique LNG project, citing national interests. The $20bn project, halted by jihadist violence, faces new hurdles. Read the full analysis.

AfDB approves $500m loan for Nigeria's budget

African Development Bank approves $500 million budget support for Nigeria to boost non-oil revenues and energy sector reforms. Learn how this impacts Nigeria's economic growth.

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