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FG Hikes 2026 Borrowing Plan by N11tn: Experts Warn

07.04.2026
The Federal Government has increased its borrowing plan for 2026 to N29.20tn following an expansion in the proposed budget size, according to official documents obtained by The PUNCH on Sunday. The figure represents an increase of N11.31tn when compared with the earlier N17.89tn borrowing projection contained in the 2026 Abridged Budget Call Circular issued by...
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How BVN Uncovered 45,000 Ghost Workers in Nigeria

07.04.2026
Former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has detailed how the Federal Government leveraged technology to eliminate massive payroll fraud, revealing that the integration of the Bank Verification Number led to the discovery of 45,000 ‘ghost workers.’ Speaking at the Citadel School of Government  Dialogue series in Lagos, Adeosun explained that before the intervention, the federal...
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Oil prices slip as ships pass through Strait of Hormuz

07.04.2026
Oil prices edged down Monday amid subdued Easter holiday trading as investors took some encouragement from news of some oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz. “There is definitely some sort of volumes being shipped through the strait—by far not at all normalising the commercial ship traffic—but it’s definitely a step in the right...
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CBN’s BVN Overhaul to Boost Nigerian Banking Security

07.04.2026
Nigeria’s financial regulator is strengthening identity requirements around the Bank Verification Number, a system central to customer authentication across the banking sector. SAMI TUNJI examines how the revised framework brings tighter controls on enrolment, data access, and transaction monitoring, amid growing concerns over fraud and identity abuse The Central Bank of Nigeria has introduced stricter...
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Nestlé Nigeria courts Gen Z with new MAGGI campaign

07.04.2026
Nestlé Nigeria has officially signalled a strategic shift towards younger consumers with the unveiling of rising music sensation Qing Madi as the face of its latest MAGGI campaign, ‘Me & MAGGI, So Good Together’. The partnership, announced at Nestlé’s head office in Lagos, marks a deliberate move to evolve the iconic culinary brand from a...
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NGX weekly turnover declines to 2.856 billion shares

07.04.2026
Activity on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange Limited cooled significantly last week as the market operated for only four trading days ahead of the Easter public holidays. With the federal government declaring Friday and Monday as work-free days, investors appeared cautious, resulting in a notable dip in participation. Total turnover fell to 2.856 billion...
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NAHCO announces N12.18bn dividend for shareholders

07.04.2026
The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc has announced a significant payout for its investors, recommending a total cash dividend of N12.18bn for the 2025 financial year. The move follows a period of stellar financial performance where the West African aviation logistics leader maintained a double-digit growth trajectory across all primary business metrics. Under the new...
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Coronation Insurance unveils customer loyalty rewards progra

07.04.2026
Coronation Insurance Plc and Coronation Life Insurance Limited have officially conducted the first raffle draw for the ‘Insure and Win Promo 2.0’, a nationwide initiative designed to reward policyholders for their continued partnership and trust. The event, which was live streamed on YouTube at the firm’s head office in Lagos, marked the first major milestone...
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FG probes alleged plot against local barge operators

07.04.2026
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has directed the Nigerian Shippers’ Council to investigate allegations of systemic efforts to undermine local barge operators at the nation’s seaports. The directive was made through a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Minister, Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Bolaji Akinola, on...
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