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Kaduna 2026 Budget: N100m Allocated to Each Ward

Kaduna State's 2026 budget allocates N100m to each of its 255 wards for grassroots projects. Education receives the largest share at 25% of the N985.9bn budget. Read details of the historic plan.

Prof Onwueme Calls for Major Education Investment

Nigerian literary icon, Prof Osonye Tess Onwueme, marks 70th birthday with a powerful plea for increased funding and value restoration in the country's education sector. Read her full statement.

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.

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.

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.

Eko DisCo: Free Meters Only Through Official Portal

Eko DisCo urges customers to apply for free prepaid meters only via its official portal, warning against third-party scams. Learn about the MAF Tranche B scheme and community engagement in Apapa.

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.

House Probes Missing N30bn NSIPA Fund, Demands Action

The House of Representatives investigates over N30bn recovered from NSIPA, demanding its release to restart vital poverty-alleviation schemes. Lawmakers warn delayed funds worsen hardship. Read more.

NCDMB, BOI Unveil $100m Fund for Oil & Gas Firms

NCDMB and Bank of Industry launch a $100m equity fund to boost local oil & gas firms. Nigerian content performance rises to 61%. New rules make certificates non-transferable from 2026.

Northern Governors Launch N16bn Monthly Security Fund

Northern governors and traditional rulers have approved a N16bn monthly security trust fund to combat banditry and terrorism. They also urged President Tinubu to suspend mining activities for six months.

Northern Leaders Suspend Mining, Back State Police

Northern governors and traditional rulers have imposed a six-month mining suspension and approved a N1bn monthly security fund to tackle banditry and insecurity. Read the full communiqué.

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.

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