Washington DC, United States Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has said the country will not be seeking loans from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for now, despite growing concerns over rising debt levels. He made this known on Thursday during a ministerial press briefing at the ongoing IMF-World […]
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Oyo State, Nigeria Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has come under public scrutiny after a viral video showed him referencing the possibility of impeachment while speaking about the time left in his administration. The comment, made during a public engagement, has since triggered mixed reactions online, even though there is no official indication of any
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Madrid, Spain Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has doubled down on his criticism of FC Barcelona following their UEFA Champions League exit, insisting the team’s failure had nothing to do with officiating. Speaking in an interview with Mundo Deportivo on April 16, 2026, just hours after Barcelona were eliminated by Atlético Madrid, Mikel
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Washington DC, United States Finance ministers, central bank governors and top global bankers have raised serious concerns over a powerful new artificial intelligence model known as “Mythos,” warning that it could pose risks to global financial security systems. The model, developed by AI company Anthropic under its Claude series, has triggered emergency discussions after reports
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Nigeria The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has warned that Nigeria’s recent slowdown in inflation may not last, as rising costs of energy, food, and transportation begin to push prices up again. The concern follows a review of the March 2026 Consumer Price Index (CPI) released by the National Bureau of Statistics
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Abuja & Niger State, Nigeria Nigeria’s security forces have been placed on high alert following intelligence reports of a planned large-scale attack targeting key public infrastructure in Abuja and neighbouring Niger State. An internal memo dated April 13, reportedly obtained from the Nigeria Customs Service, indicates that Islamist militant groups are planning coordinated attacks on
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Lagos, Nigeria Nigerian airlines have warned they may suspend all flight operations from April 20 if the rising cost of jet fuel is not addressed, raising fresh concerns about disruption in the country’s aviation sector. The warning was issued in Lagos on April 16 by the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), who accused fuel marketers
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Lagos Millions of Nigerians who rely on borrowed airtime and data are facing disruption after MTN Nigeria announced the suspension of its Xtratime service. The decision, disclosed on Thursday, follows new regulations introduced by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) requiring stricter licensing and compliance for digital lending services. MTN said the temporary
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Washington DC, United States The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, has warned that the global economy is facing a major shock triggered by the ongoing Middle East conflict, with rising energy prices expected to affect countries worldwide. Speaking in Washington DC during the IMF’s spring meetings, Georgieva said the disruption in
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Ibadan, Nigeria The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebowale Ogundoyin, has revealed that he was offered money as part of an alleged plan to impeach Governor **Seyi Makinde** — but he said he rejected the offer immediately. Ogundoyin made this known while speaking to journalists, a statement that has now stirred fresh
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