The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has reduced the benchmark interest rate to 27 per cent, down from 27.5 per cent in July, in its latest effort to stabilise the economy. Naija News reports that the Committee also announced fresh adjustments to banks’ cash reserve obligations. Commercial banks will now operate […] The post BREAKING: CBN Cuts Interest Rate To 27%, Adjusts Banks’ Cash Reserve appeared first on Naija News.
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Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Tuesday, made a return to her office in the National Assembly complex. The lawmaker was accompanied by some of her supporters, who battled to accompany her all the way into the National Assembly building, even as security operatives tried to restrict the surge of supporters attempting to follow her. […] The post Video: Senator Natasha Enters Her Office After National Assembly Unsealed It appeared first on Naija News.
The son of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, Jordan, has been called to the Nigerian bar. Naija News reports that Jordan is among the latest batch of legal practitioners called to the bar in Abuja on Tuesday. Wike’s media aide, Lere Olayinka, in a post on social media, said the […] The post Photos: Wike’s Son Called To Nigerian Bar appeared first on Naija News.
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has recounted how the late ex-President, Muhammadu Buhari, was misled to stop the initial plan to appoint Chief Audu Ogbeh as Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). Naija News reports that El-Rufai made this known on Monday while speaking at Ogbeh’s Night of Tribute, held at […] The post El-Rufai Reveals How Buhari Was Misled, Stopped From Appointing Audu Ogbeh As SGF appeared first on Naija News.
Elder statesman, Tanko Yakasai, has hinted that the North may be supporting President Bola Tinubu to win a second term in 2027. Yakasai said he personally supports continuity in government, and the North doesn’t want a government’s tenure cut short. He, however, acknowledged that it may be difficult for the North to speak with one […] The post 2027: “We Don’t Want A Government’s Tenure Cut Short” – Yakasai appeared first on Naija News.
Former Liverpool defender and now Sky Sports pundit, Jamie Carragher, has cast doubt on Chelsea’s chances of lifting the Premier League title anytime soon. Carragher argues that the club’s current squad lacks the quality and balance needed to challenge at the very top. The former player made it clear that his criticism was not aimed […] The post ‘Impossible For Chelsea To Win Title With The Current Team’ – Carragher appeared first on Naija News.
Santos forward, Neymar has taken aim at the Ballon d’Or organisers after Barcelona winger Raphinha was ranked only fifth in the 2025 edition of the award. Neymar, now 33, made his feelings clear on Instagram shortly after Monday night’s ceremony. In a blunt post, the Brazilian star described his compatriot’s final position as “a huge […] The post Neymar Slams Ballon d’Or Organisers Over Raphinha’s Fifth-Place Finish appeared first on Naija News.
Sensational Nigerian songstress, Tiwa Savage, has dismissed viral claims of intentionally releasing her sex tape to be relevant. Naija News recalls that in October 2021, the singer made headlines after her sex tape was released online by someone who was trying to blackmail her. Following the leaked video, Tiwa Savage was criticised and blamed by […] The post ‘My Facial Expression Would Have Been On Point’ – Tiwa Savage Speaks On S3x Tape appeared first on Naija News.
Oil marketers in Nigeria have rejected the call by billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, for them to sell off their investments in the nation’s oil sector. Speaking on Tuesday, during Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, the National President of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), Billy Gillis-Harry, stated that Otedola’s statement was […] The post Dangote: ‘Think Before You Talk’ – Oil Marketers Fire Back At Otedola appeared first on Naija News.
A public affairs analyst, Adeniyi Ifetayo, has suggested that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, is not desperate to hold onto power, following the delay of his resumption after reinstatement. Naija News recalls that Fubara, his deputy, and members of the State Assembly were reinstated on September 17 after the six-month state of emergency imposed on […] The post Rivers: ‘Fubara Is Not Desperate To Hold Onto Power’ – Ifetayo appeared first on Naija News.
