Withdrawal of COVID-19 Forbearance pushes banks’ bad loans above CBN limit

By Elizabeth Adegbesan The withdrawal of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) COVID-19 regulatory forbearance given to banks has pushed banks’ Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) ratio to 9.94 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 (Q1’26), significantly above the apex bank’s prudential benchmark of 5.0 per cent. The development was disclosed in the CBN’s first quarter […]
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Sardauna Foundation advocates structured mentorship for future leaders

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation (SABMF) has called for the institutionalisation of structured mentorship programmes across government, educational institutions, communities and the private sector to promote leadership development, youth empowerment and sustainable national growth. The call was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the Foundation’s July 2026 Monthly […]

Ajiran Murder Trial: Group defends calls for independent scrutiny

The Centre for Citizens Right Protection (CCRP) has defended its calls for an independent review of the investigation into the Ajiran murder case, insisting that demands for transparency and accountability should not be misconstrued as an attempt to interfere with judicial proceedings.

Owie angry over NDC’s Edo Senatorial candidate’s identity mix-up in INEC portal

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – A National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and former Chief Whip of the Senate, Sir. Rowland Owie on Tuesday expressed anger and dismay over the name of the party’s candidate for Edo South senatorial district describing it as a fraud. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal […]

Interior Minister’s achievements have projected youths positively, says Ahmed

By Lawani Mikairu The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, achievements in his ministry in the last three years have created a positive image for youths in the country and have shown that, when given responsibility , they can excel. This was revealed in Lagos by a prominent son of Ondo State who reside in […]

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