Pension Investments in Federal Debt Hit N16.9 Trillion

PenCom Warns of Job Scams as Pension Assets Hit N29.43tn

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has raised an alarm over a surge in recruitment fraud targeting job seekers. In a statement released on Tuesday, fraudsters are increasingly impersonating senior officials, including the Director-General, to lure victims via WhatsApp, email, and phone calls. These scammers often demand sensitive personal documents under the guise of a 48-hour…

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Customs Seizes N908m Smuggled Rice in Q1 2026

Customs Deploys AI to Detect Under-Declared Cargo

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has begun integrating Artificial Intelligence into its operations to curb revenue leakages and identify under-declared goods. Comptroller-General Adewale Adeniyi flagged off a capacity-building programme in Abuja on Monday, marking a shift toward data-driven enforcement. By deploying AI-enabled cameras and risk-assessment systems, the service aims to boost collections without increasing the…

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FG Clears N700bn Contractor Debt to Boost Liquidity

Nigeria Hunts for Cheaper Credit as Middle East Tensions Burn

The Federal Government will use this week’s IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, DC, to lobby for lower borrowing costs and fairer global financial terms. This diplomatic push comes as the escalating US–Israel–Iran conflict disrupts energy markets and tightens capital flows to emerging economies. Finance Minister Wale Edun aims to convince global lenders…

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