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Businesses suffer as FG’s domestic borrowings surge 90% to N24.7trn

Businesses suffer as FG’s domestic borrowings surge 90% to N24.7trn

The federal government increased its borrowing from domestic investors by 90.5 per cent, year-on-year (YoY), to N24.7 trillion in the eight months to August 2026, against N12.98 trillion in the corresponding period of 2025 (8M’25).
Dangote Refinery IPO: 10 things Nigerian investors must know before buying

Dangote Refinery IPO: 10 things Nigerian investors must know before buying

Oye to Tinubu: Economic growth must tackle hunger, joblessness

Oye to Tinubu: Economic growth must tackle hunger, joblessness

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Nollywood mourns actress Nimmy Ferrari

Nollywood mourns actress Nimmy Ferrari

By Ayo Onikoyi Nollywood actress and social media influencer, Nimmy Ferrari, has died, reportedly shortly before she was scheduled to celebrate the completion of her new home in Sagamu, Ogun State. News of her death was announced by her colleague, Oluwakemisola Apesin, popularly known as Kemity, who expressed grief over the actress’ passing in a […]

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Dangote Refinery IPO: 10 things Nigerian investors must know before buying

Dangote Refinery IPO: 10 things Nigerian investors must know before buying

₦2.15trn potential figure makes the transaction impossible to ignore. But for investors, the more important question will ultimately be

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Osun poll: APC, PDP file petitions challenging Adeleke’s re-election

Osun poll: APC, PDP file petitions challenging Adeleke’s re-election

The Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has displayed two petitions filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), challenging the re-election of Governor Ademola Adeleke.

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Belgium FA says won’t support Infantino re-election

Belgium FA says won’t support Infantino re-election

Belgium joins a growing list of national associations, including England and Italy, that have withdrawn their backing for Infantino ahead of the FIFA presidential election in March 2027.

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Russia says three-way talks with Ukraine, US could resume

Russia says three-way talks with Ukraine, US could resume

Russia “does not rule out the resumption of the trilateral format, but it is too early to say anything about the venue or the exact dates at this stage,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.

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Naira down to N1,405/$ in parallel market

Nigerian newspapers review: Businesses suffer as FG’s domestic borrowings surge 90% to N24.7trn

In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with businesses suffering as the federal government increased its borrowing from domestic investors by 90.5 per cent, year-on-year (YoY), to N24.7 trillion in the eight months to August 2026, against N12.98 trillion in the corresponding period of 2025 (8M’25).

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Nigerian Founder Benjamin Akindote Is Building Eego to Power Africa’s Next Generation of Online Sellers

Nigerian Founder Benjamin Akindote Is Building Eego to Power Africa’s Next Generation of Online Sellers

Nigerian tech founder Benjamin Akindote has just launched the future of e-Commerce and a creative hub for freelancers, event planners, entrepreneurs, and side hustlers in Nigeria and Africa at large. He believes that Nigeria does not lack creativity. It has a shortage of infrastructure that helps creativity become a sustainable business. The opportunity is already […]

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Israel vows war with Palestinian Aauthorities in case of Oct 7-style attack

Israel vows war with Palestinian Aauthorities in case of Oct 7-style attack

Israel on Monday threatened a “full-scale war” against the Palestinian Authority if it prepared an attack against Israeli forces or settlements similar to the one launched by Hamas from Gaza on October 7, 2023.

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2027: ‘No one wins election by boasting,’ Rivers ADC replies Wike

2027: ‘No one wins election by boasting,’ Rivers ADC replies Wike

In a statement he released on Monday in Port Harcourt, the state chairman of the ADC, Dr Chukwudi Dimkpa, said Wike’s boast that he would defeat Amaechi by 12 noon on election day is even revealing. “Elections are not won by boasts, intimidation or political strongmen announcing results in advance. Rivers people will vote, the votes will be counted, and INEC, not Wike, will declare the winner,” he said.

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2027: ‘No one wins election by boasting,’ Rivers ADC replies Wike

2027: ‘No one wins election by boasting,’ Rivers ADC replies Wike

In a statement he released on Monday in Port Harcourt, the state chairman of the ADC, Dr Chukwudi Dimkpa, said Wike’s boast that he would defeat Amaechi by 12 noon on election day is even revealing. “Elections are not won by boasts, intimidation or political strongmen announcing results in advance. Rivers people will vote, the votes will be counted, and INEC, not Wike, will declare the winner," he said.
Datti and Obi

‘I improved Anambra; I can do same in Nigeria’ — Obi replies Datti

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2027 election will be easier for Tinubu than 2023  -  Lere Olayinka

2027: It’s call to duty not anarchy  -  Umeh defends Peter Obi’s ‘threat’ to election riggers

2027: It’s call to duty not anarchy  -  Umeh defends Peter Obi’s ‘threat’ to election riggers

2027: Don’t include me among candidates who can’t fix Nigeria  —  Adebayo replies Baba-Ahmed

2027: Don’t include me among candidates who can’t fix Nigeria  —  Adebayo replies Baba-Ahmed

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ONE VOTE: Will Nigerians vote with their stomachs?

ONE VOTE: Will Nigerians vote with their stomachs?

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Iwoye: Àwọn ọlọ́pàá mú ènìyàn mẹ́ta ní ìlú Jos nítorí ikú Ibrahim ti won fi esun ole kan…

Iwoye: Àwọn ọlọ́pàá mú ènìyàn mẹ́ta ní ìlú Jos nítorí ikú Ibrahim ti won fi esun ole kan…

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ONE VOTE: Where are the Senate and House of Reps candidates for 2027?

ONE VOTE: Where are the Senate and House of Reps candidates for 2027?

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Ìwòye: NSCDC gba àwọn akẹ́kọ̀ọ́ ọgọ́jọ sílẹ̀ ní ilé ẹ̀kọ́ gíga ayédèrú; Ilé ẹjọ́ dá ẹjọ́ ikú fún òjíṣẹ́ Ọlọ́run, Ubong Basi, tó pa ọmọ ẹ̀ nítorí àìlera

Ìwòye: NSCDC gba àwọn akẹ́kọ̀ọ́ ọgọ́jọ sílẹ̀ ní ilé ẹ̀kọ́ gíga ayédèrú; Ilé ẹjọ́ dá ẹjọ́ ikú fún òjíṣẹ́ Ọlọ́run, Ubong Basi, tó pa ọmọ ẹ̀ nítorí àìlera

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BBNaija contestants who fail to plan for life after show will fall by road side – Seyi Awolowo

BBNaija contestants who fail to plan for life after show will fall by road side – Seyi Awolowo

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Favour pa ara rẹ̀ nítorí pé arákùnrin Ifáyín Ọ̀gbọ́nnà fi ipá bá a lòpọ̀ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Delta; Musbau pa ìyàwó rẹ̀ nítorí oúnjẹ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Nasarawa

Favour pa ara rẹ̀ nítorí pé arákùnrin Ifáyín Ọ̀gbọ́nnà fi ipá bá a lòpọ̀ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Delta; Musbau pa ìyàwó rẹ̀ nítorí oúnjẹ ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Nasarawa

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ONE VOTE: Your Vote Starts Before Election Day

ONE VOTE: Your Vote Starts Before Election Day

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Naira down to N1,405/$ in parallel market

Nigerian newspapers review: Businesses suffer as FG’s domestic borrowings surge 90% to N24.7trn

In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with businesses suffering as the federal government increased its borrowing from domestic investors by 90.5 per cent, year-on-year (YoY), to N24.7 trillion in the eight months to August 2026, against N12.98 trillion in the corresponding period of 2025 (8M’25).
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, September 7, 2026

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, September 7, 2026

Jonathan sees off ex-Sierra Leone President Koroma, welcomes return home

Jonathan sees off ex-Sierra Leone President Koroma, welcomes return home

I did not lie against Supreme Court, Falana replies Wike

Falana seeks prosecution, recovery of N33.75bn meant for poor Nigerians

Missing Nigerian woman found safe in Doha — NCAA official

Missing Nigerian woman found safe in Doha — NCAA official

Metro

NOUN bursar shot dead in Zamfara

NOUN bursar shot dead in Zamfara

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The National Open University of Nigeria, NOUN, has announced the death of its Bursar, Mallam Nasiru Marafa, who was reportedly shot dead while returning from Gusau, Zamfara State. The university announced Marafa’s death in a statement on Sunday, describing it as a “sudden and untimely” loss of a senior administrator who […]
‘No cause for alarm’ - Gumi breaks silence after meeting with security operatives

Gumi took my Moroccan wife from me, says Kaduna businessman

US Mission welcomes Yale professor with Nigerian roots to UNILAG

US Mission welcomes Yale professor with Nigerian roots to UNILAG

Video: 'Can you visit former place of work?' - IGP Disu returns to first station

Video: ‘Can you visit former place of work?’ – IGP Disu returns to first station

Plateau shuts schools over diphtheria threat

Plateau shuts schools over diphtheria threat

Columns

Nigeria’s PPP Moment: From abandoned projects to assets that work

Nigeria in a new Middle East, by Suleiman A. Suleiman

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The Ogbeni years: Reporting a politician to history, by Owei Lakemfa

The Ogbeni years: Reporting a politician to history, by Owei Lakemfa

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FG and Umahi’s roads to hell – 2, by Dele Sobowale

FG and Umahi’s roads to hell – 2, by Dele Sobowale

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G100: Let our politicians be, by Tonnie Iredia

G100: Let our politicians be, by Tonnie Iredia

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ONE-PARTY RULE = A dictator and end of June 12, by Dele Sobowale

ONE-PARTY RULE = A dictator and end of June 12, by Dele Sobowale

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Football bullies, by Patrick Omorodion

Football bullies, by Patrick Omorodion

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Husband material, by Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi

Husband material, by Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi

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Entertainment

Nollywood mourns actress Nimmy Ferrari

Nollywood mourns actress Nimmy Ferrari

By Ayo Onikoyi Nollywood actress and social media influencer, Nimmy Ferrari, has died, reportedly shortly before she was scheduled to celebrate the completion of her new home in Sagamu, Ogun State. News of her death was announced by her colleague, Oluwakemisola Apesin, popularly known as Kemity, who expressed grief over the actress’ passing in a […]
‘I’m alive,’ Actress Ruth Kadiri debunks death rumour

‘I’m alive,’ Actress Ruth Kadiri debunks death rumour

Gerard evicted from BBNaija season 11

Gerard evicted from BBNaija season 11

Why Awolowo remains my favourite politician — Pete Edochie

Why Awolowo remains my favourite politician — Pete Edochie

Why I can’t keep man, friends – Diiadem

Why I can’t keep man, friends – Diiadem

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Myths About “Cold” and “Hot” Slot Machines: Why They Don’t Work

Myths About “Cold” and “Hot” Slot Machines: Why They Don’t Work

Tested Before Elected: Why Ogbomoso Should Send Dr. Kunle Adegbite to the House of Representatives

Tested Before Elected: Why Ogbomoso Should Send Dr. Kunle Adegbite to the House of Representatives

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Videos

Now that Nigerian universities, polytechnics and colleges of education will face national ranking

Now that Nigerian universities, polytechnics and colleges of education will face national ranking

People’s Talk : Fuel Subsidy ; to be or to be not?

People’s Talk : Fuel Subsidy ; to be or to be not?

I want to challenge Messi or Ronaldo; emerge World Best—Female freestyle juggler

I want to challenge Messi or Ronaldo; emerge World Best—Female freestyle juggler

Highlights from Vanguard alumni celebration of Uncle Sam, 40 years of Vanguard

Highlights from Vanguard alumni celebration of Uncle Sam, 40 years of Vanguard

ICYMI

OBJ, Abdulsalami, Anyaoku, others must break silence on Tinubu’s US probe — Yoruba Ronu

OBJ, Abdulsalami, Anyaoku, others must break silence on Tinubu’s US probe — Yoruba Ronu

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Yoruba Ronu Leadership Forum has called on Nigeria’s elder statesmen, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former Head of State General Abdulsalami Abubakar, and former Commonwealth Secretary-General Chief Emeka Anyaoku, to end what it described as their “graveyard silence” over unresolved questions surrounding President Bola Tinubu’s past records, following developments in […]
Putin holds 3-hour Ukraine talks with US envoys

Putin holds 3-hour Ukraine talks with US envoys

Military aircraft crashes during airshow

Military aircraft crashes during airshow

Top 10 coldest countries in the world

Top 10 coldest countries in the world

JAMB releases underage UTME results, clarifies admission conditions

JAMB releases underage UTME results, clarifies admission conditions

Today’s toons

Cartoon: When Nigerian leadership hosts colleagues

Cartoon: When Nigerian leadership hosts colleagues

NFF board resignation: Odegbami, Ikhana, Owolabi, Bako react

Cartoon: ‘Sir, is that the game in your stomach?’

Cartoon: ‘Hello… who’s fooling who?’

Cartoon: ‘Hello… who’s fooling who?’

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Business

Dangote Refinery IPO: 10 things Nigerian investors must know before buying

Dangote Refinery IPO: 10 things Nigerian investors must know before buying

₦2.15trn potential figure makes the transaction impossible to ignore. But for investors, the more important question will ultimately be
Breaking: Nigeria’s GDP growth rate slows to 3.8%

Manufacturing GDP rises 3.3% to N4.13trn amid renewed optimism 

Maritime Reforms: Nigeria’s ports record 12.3% rise in cargo throughput

Maritime Reforms: Nigeria’s ports record 12.3% rise in cargo throughput

Nigeria’s PPP Moment: From abandoned projects to assets that work

Investors gain N3.7trn ahead of Nigeria’s climb to frontier status

Adoption of T+1 going on smoothly — SEC

Adoption of T+1 going on smoothly — SEC

Health

11.2m Nigerians battle diabetes as stakeholders seek safer sugar cuts

11.2m Nigerians battle diabetes as stakeholders seek safer sugar cuts

Nigeria’s rehabilitation crisis deepens as 80% of occupational therapists leave

Nigeria’s rehabilitation crisis deepens as 80% of occupational therapists leave

Anatomy: Okanlawon retires after 44 years, leaves legacy of scholars

Anatomy: Okanlawon retires after 44 years, leaves legacy of scholars

Brain drain: Nigeria risks losing more eye specialists, OSN warns

Brain drain: Nigeria risks losing more eye specialists, OSN warns

Sports

Belgium FA says won’t support Infantino re-election

Belgium FA says won’t support Infantino re-election

Belgium joins a growing list of national associations, including England and Italy, that have withdrawn their backing for Infantino ahead of the FIFA presidential election in March 2027.
Fury claims Joshua bout is off, calls for Usyk trilogy

Fury claims Joshua bout is off, calls for Usyk trilogy

African players in Europe: Mbeumo fires solo goal as United draw

African players in Europe: Mbeumo fires solo goal as United draw

PSG go for three in a row as Champions League returns

PSG go for three in a row as Champions League returns

Osimhen suffers groin injury as Galatasaray confirm adductor strain

Osimhen suffers groin injury as Galatasaray confirm adductor strain

Relationships

What does a married woman expect of a fling?

What does a married woman expect of a fling?

Dear Bunmi, my husband is preying on neighbourhood girls 

Dear Bunmi, my husband is preying on neighbourhood girls 

love, boyfriend, wife, child, keys, husband

Escapades of a typical ‘area father!’

Why some exes never truly leave, by Stephanie Shaakaa

Why some exes never truly leave, by Stephanie Shaakaa

Special Report

Bishop Okonkwo Lecture: Falana, Obe demand credible elections, judicial integrity

Bishop Okonkwo Lecture: Falana, Obe demand credible elections, judicial integrity

Bishop Mike Okonkwo Annual Lecture, used the occasion of the respected cleric’s 81st birthday to examine Nigeria’s electoral system

‘You’ll be flogged’: Threats against opponents cast shadow over 2027

‘You’ll be flogged’: Threats against opponents cast shadow over 2027

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — “Those who follow us will enjoy the honey; if you refuse, then you’ll be flogged.” Those were the words from Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Sainna Buba, as he addressed supporters of Tinubu’s City Boy Movement in Maiduguri ahead of the 2027 presidential election. He also spoke […]

Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, others: Big promises, bigger questions ahead of 2027

Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, others: Big promises, bigger questions ahead of 2027

From cheaper fuel and millions of jobs to free education, more electricity, stronger healthcare and safer communities, offers are getting bigger.

Miracle Centres: How Nigeria can break examination fraud chain

Miracle Centres: How Nigeria can break examination fraud chain

‘I couldn’t register for NECO because I believed I would pass WAEC at credit level at once. I was disappointed twice. I can’t go through that again”

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Technology

Nigeria First: Indigenous businesses still need more protection — Ekeh

Nigeria First: Indigenous businesses still need more protection — Ekeh

By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech EditorDespite the Nigeria First Policy designed to give indigenous businesses greater opportunities in government procurement, Nigerian companies are still not getting enough protection, Chairman of Zinox Group, Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh, has warned. Ekeh said the situation could spell doom for the economy, arguing that Nigeria cannot build a sustainable digital […]

New app, Gemnex, remodels learning for tertiary students using Whatsapp

New app, Gemnex, remodels learning for tertiary students using Whatsapp

By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor Social media platforms, whatsapp, X, formerly Twitter, and others are now seriously undergoing reimagining. Prior to this time, they were just platforms basically for fun and social interactions. As time went on, they doubled as strong information blocs serving even the most critical research ventures as reliable resource engines. At […]

Beyond battery, Xiaomi’s new phone built for pace of everyday life — Li Shuyue, Head of Marketing, Xiaomi

Beyond battery, Xiaomi’s new phone built for pace of everyday life — Li Shuyue, Head of Marketing, Xiaomi

By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor The most talked about feature of the newly introduced REDMI 17, is its long-lasting battery performance.The device was designed to give users more freedom to go through their day without constantly thinking about their next charge, with its 7,500mAh battery. Makers of the phone, Xiaomi, say the phone is designed […]

Nigeria pushes aggressive native AI growth

Nigeria pushes aggressive native AI growth

…As SBTS targets cybersecurity, compliance with Aegis360AI By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor Nigeria’s ambition to reduce its dependence on foreign artificial intelligence templates is gaining momentum, with more home-grown AI initiatives emerging to tackle the country’s peculiar economic, security and regulatory challenges. The latest addition to the growing local AI mix is Aegis360AI, an AI-native […]

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Education

JAMB releases underage UTME results, clarifies admission conditions

JAMB releases underage UTME results, clarifies admission conditions

Candidates could check their results by sending “RESULT” to 55019 or 66019 using the same SIM card with which they registered for UTME

2026/27 Session: Lagos makes LASRRA number compulsory for school admission

2026/27 Session: Lagos makes LASRRA number compulsory for school admission

By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos State Government has made the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) registration number mandatory for the admission and enrolment of learners in all public and private schools in the state from the 2026/2027 academic session. Under the new directive, schools are required to obtain and record the valid […]

NECO questions papers sold for N3,000 before exams — Education Minister

NECO questions papers sold for N3,000 before exams — Education Minister

ABUJA — Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has revealed that National Examinations Council (NECO) examination questions were allegedly sold for as little as N3,000 before candidates sat for the papers. Alausa made the disclosure on Thursday at a meeting with the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools and other stakeholders in the education […]

UNN equips academics with AI skills to transform research, teaching

UNN equips academics with AI skills to transform research, teaching

By Chinedu Adonu The Faculty of the Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has begun equipping its academics and students with practical Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills to improve research, teaching, postgraduate supervision and academic administration. The initiative was the major outcome of a two-day Train-the-Trainers Workshop on “Artificial Intelligence for Academia Productivity,” organised by […]

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