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The World Bank says it has approved a $500 million credit facility for Nigeria through the International Development Association (IDA) to support the implementation of the Nigeria Sustainable Agricultural Value-Chains for Growth (AGROW) project. In a statement on its website, the bank said the initiative is designed to increase smallholder farmers’ productivity, strengthen agricultural value chains, […] The post World Bank approves $500m credit for Nigeria’s smallholder farmers appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Godwin Oritse The Federal Government (FG) has issued a strong warning to heads of agencies under the ministry, demanding strict accountability and measurable results. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, issued the warning during the signing of performance bonds with heads of maritime agencies at the Ministerial Management Retreat, held alongside the 2026 […] The post FG issues ultimatum to maritime agencies on performance appeared first on Vanguard News.

•Unveil new payments vision as PSPC takes off By Babajide Komolafe The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), commercial banks and financial technology (fintech) operators have launched a joint industry platform aimed at addressing structural gaps in the nation’s payment system, even as the apex bank disclosed plans to unveil a new payments vision to drive the next […] The post CBN, banks, fintechs launch joint platform to fix payment gaps appeared first on Vanguard News.

Covid‑19 laid bare the dangers of Africa's heavy reliance on foreign pharmaceutical supplies. Is the continent adapting, asks Lennox Yieke.

The permit opens the door for Flutterwave to access the national market directly clearing and settlement systems and streamline transaction processing without having to rely on commercial banks to do so, as was the case before. The post Flutterwave gains Nigerian banking licence to run microfinance services appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Stocks slumped and oil prices soared Thursday after President Donald Trump vowed the U.S. will continue to attack Iran and failed to offer a clear timetable for ending the conflict in the Middle East.

Iran was hit by a powerful new wave of strikes on Wednesday when massive explosions and thick plumes of smoke rose over Baharestan, in the Esfahan region of central Iran.

Pope Leo XIV begins his first Easter as pontiff by washing priests’ feet, following a tradition previously used by Pope Francis, while warning against domination in a troubled world.

Fally Ipupa is celebrating 20 years of his solo career. For the occasion, he is releasing his eighth studio album, “XX", and inviting all music lovers to a major two-day celebration at the Stade de France on May 2 and 3.

The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has approved $266.7 million and another XOF30 billion to support a portfolio of strategic infrastructure projects in Nigeria, The Gambia, Ghana, Senegal, and Côte d'Ivoire. The post ECOWAS Bank approves over $267m for projects in Nigeria, Ghana, others appeared first on Vanguard News.