Top 5 Stories Of The Day | World Bank Says 79% of Nigerians Remain Poor or Vulnerable

Naira Crashed to its Lowest in the Official Market at ₦996.75/$; Festus Keyamo Warns NLC Against Disrupting Flight Business Amid Protest in Abuja | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Naira crashed to its lowest in the official market at ₦996.75/$ On Thursday, November 9, the Nigerian currency (N) hit its lowest price in history at the official (Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market), trading at... Read More

November 2, 2023

EFCC Bans Night Raids After Public Scrutiny for Wrongfully Arresting OAU Students; JP Morgan Predicts Naira Will Trade at ₦850/$ by December | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. If you cannot perform, leave – Tinubu warns ministers President Bola Tinubu warned all government officials, advising them to leave their posts should they find it difficult to perform their duties effectively. The president said... Read More

October 16, 2023

FG Requests a $1.5 Billion Budget Support Loan from World Bank; Representatives Discuss the Acquisition of Official Vehicles Despite National Crisis | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. FG requests a $1.5 Billion budget support loan from the World Bank The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, admitted that the federal government of Nigeria is acquiring a... Read More

September 29, 2023

World Bank: Tinubu borrowed $1.95 billion from the World Bank within four months; NUPENG to partake in NLC strike | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Reports reveal President Tinubu borrowed $1.95 billion from the World Bank within the first four months According to a report by New Telegraph, Nigeria has allegedly received $1.95 billion in loans from the World Bank... Read More

August 9, 2023

World Bank Suspends Financing to Uganda in Response to Controversial Anti-LGBTQ Law

In a significant stance against discrimination and human rights violations, the World Bank has announced the suspension of new financing to Uganda. This decision comes as a response to Uganda’s adoption of a law that criminalizes same-sex relationships and imposes severe penalties, including life imprisonment and death, on LGBTQ individuals. The anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual, and... Read More

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May 11, 2023

President Buhari’s Last-Minute $800 Million Loan Request Sparks Concerns and Economic Debate

With just 18 days remaining until President Muhammadu Buhari hands over the reins of power to President-Elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu, an important development has emerged. President Buhari has presented a formal request to the Senate, seeking their approval for an $800 million loan facility from the esteemed World Bank. This timely request has generated significant... Read More

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April 24, 2023

We’re awaiting authorisation from Sudanese govt for evacuation – FG; Nigeria’s debt to World Bank reaches N6tn | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss We’re awaiting authorisation from Sudanese govt for evacuation – FG Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, has stated that the Federal Government is working tirelessly to ensure the safe evacuation of Nigerian citizens from Sudan, in the midst... Read More

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October 14, 2022

ASUU suspends strike after eight months; Court discharges, acquits Nnamdi Kanu of terrorism charges | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

ASUU suspends strike after eight months Court discharges, acquits Nnamdi Kanu of terrorism charges Nigeria faces ban for pulling out of Beach Soccer AFCON Sanwo-Olu receives FG’s approval for $2.5bn Badagry deep seaport construction World Bank says no debt restructuring request from Nigeria Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five... Read More

December 30, 2021

Profile of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala | Nominee for YNaija Person of the Year 2021

When you speak about inspiration to women, it doesn’t get any higher than what Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala represents. A volley of success, having excelled at every venture she’s been in, as well as every appointment she’s accepted. The latest being her rise to become Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO); a position that... Read More

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December 15, 2020

‘I don get alert’: Yet another loan as World Bank approves Nigeria’s $1.5 bn request | The #YNaijaCover

It is no secret, Nigeria and its leaders have grown a penchant for borrowing. The nation’s debt profile keeps increasing by the day and now we have yet another loan to worry about. As of June 30, 2020, the Debt Management Office (DMO) declared that Nigeria’s total debt profile had risen to N31. 009 trillion... Read More

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November 11, 2020

Africa is proud of Okonjo-Iweala and Harris but is the society ready for what their careers demand?

When women break free of gender and social restrictions to attain lofty positions in their careers, they easily become societal jewels but it remains to be seen whether the typical African society is ready for a flux of such women. Kamala Harris’ place in history is already assured. The results of the last presidential polls... Read More

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September 4, 2020

Is Sowore truly against Okonjo-Iweala’s aspiration to be WTO Director-General?

“Okonjo-Iweala obtained American citizenship in 2019, her spokeswoman told Bloomberg News, after spending most of her career at the World Bank and living in the Washington suburbs.” – Bloomberg It is no news that top Nigerian economist and International Development expert, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is among the strong contenders for the position of Director-General of the... Read More

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December 4, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Anthony Joshua set to pocket $85million from his rematch with Andy Ruiz Jnr

The purses for Saturday night’s world heavyweight championship rematch between Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jnr in Saudi Arabia have been revealed. According to Riyadh Newsflash, Anthony Joshua will pocket a whopping $85million from the rematch, while Andy Ruiz Jnr will go home with $13million even if he wins or loses the bout. That’s $2... Read More

January 28, 2019

The #NextLevel on Power is Buhari’s promise to improve electricity

President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration is providing clean uninterrupted off-grid embedded solar power to 16 key economic clusters/markets around Nigeria through the Energizing Economies Programme, lighting up shops in 16 cities or locations (Ariara Market Aba, Sabon Gari Kano, Sura Market, Lagos; Isinkan Market, Akure, Ondo State; and Edaiken Market in Benin, Edo State. While the... Read More

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November 7, 2017

NGF ranks Edo as best reform-driven state

According to a representative of the World Bank, Umar Hamza, the Nigeria Governors’ Forum has ranked the Edo State Government as the best reform-driven state in Nigeria. Mr Hamza, who is Team Leader on the Women Initiative for Socio-economic Empowerment (WISE) programme, a proposed five-year project by the World Bank, said that the ranking informed the... Read More

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Naira Crashed to its Lowest in the Official Market at ₦996.75/$; Festus Keyamo Warns NLC Against Disrupting Flight Business Amid Protest in Abuja | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

EFCC Bans Night Raids After Public Scrutiny for Wrongfully Arresting OAU Students; JP Morgan Predicts Naira Will Trade at ₦850/$ by December | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

FG Requests a $1.5 Billion Budget Support Loan from World Bank; Representatives Discuss the Acquisition of Official Vehicles Despite National Crisis | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

World Bank: Tinubu borrowed $1.95 billion from the World Bank within four months; NUPENG to partake in NLC strike | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

World Bank Suspends Financing to Uganda in Response to Controversial Anti-LGBTQ Law

I’m Working Day and Night to Solve Our Challenges – Tinubu Assures Nigerians in Eid al-Adha Message; Lagos State Govt Approves Collection of Vehicle Ownership Verification Fee | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Golden Eaglets Eliminated from U17 AFCON, Miss World Cup Qualification; Budget Office, World Bank Disapprove of Buhari’s Borrowing Spree | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

President Buhari’s Last-Minute $800 Million Loan Request Sparks Concerns and Economic Debate

We’re awaiting authorisation from Sudanese govt for evacuation – FG; Nigeria’s debt to World Bank reaches N6tn | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

ASUU suspends strike after eight months; Court discharges, acquits Nnamdi Kanu of terrorism charges | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Profile of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala | Nominee for YNaija Person of the Year 2021

‘I don get alert’: Yet another loan as World Bank approves Nigeria’s $1.5 bn request | The #YNaijaCover

Africa is proud of Okonjo-Iweala and Harris but is the society ready for what their careers demand?

Is Sowore truly against Okonjo-Iweala’s aspiration to be WTO Director-General?

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Anthony Joshua set to pocket $85million from his rematch with Andy Ruiz Jnr

The #NextLevel on Power is Buhari’s promise to improve electricity

NGF ranks Edo as best reform-driven state

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