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Can Smart Financing and Spending Finally Build Nigeria’s Bridges?

Posted March 16, 2026 by Prof. Chiwuike Uba, Ph.D.

Nigeria faces a familiar paradox: billions of naira are borrowed, yet bridges, roads, hospitals, and schools still fail to meet the needs of its citizens. Congested highways choke Lagos, rural towns in Kaduna lack reliable electricity, and conflict-affected regions struggle to rebuild. The question is urgent: can smart financing, disciplined…

Naira Shows Signs of Stability amid Mixed Market Signals as Weeks Ends

Posted February 27, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

As trading wrapped up on Friday, February 27, 2026, the Nigerian naira continued to show signs of relative stability against the United States dollar — despite ongoing pressures in both official and parallel foreign exchange markets. Data from multiple market trackers indicates a complex picture of currency performance, reflecting…

NEXIM Bank Disbursed ₦179.79bn to Nigerian Exporters in 2025, Pledges Support for $1tn Economy Goal

Posted February 26, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM), Abubakar Bello, announced that the bank disbursed a total of ₦179.79 billion to Nigerian exporters in 2025. Bello made the disclosure at the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Finance Correspondents Association of Nigeria (FICAN)…

₦1.2bn Copyright Levy Disbursement Sparks New Dawn for Nigerian Authors, Publishers

Posted February 20, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

----- Describes it as historic breakthrough for authors and publishers across the country and capable of positioning creative industries. The Reproduction Rights Society of Nigeria (REPRONIG) has described the Federal Government’s disbursement of ₦1.2 billion under the copyright levy scheme as a landmark achievement for authors and publishers nationwide.…

Enugu Government Shuts Down Bet9ja Operations Over Alleged Regulatory Breaches

Posted February 10, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The activities of KC Gaming Networks, operators of the Bet9ja brand, have been halted in Enugu State following alleged repeated breaches of the Enugu State Gaming and Lottery Law, THE WHISTLER has reported. The Enugu State Government confirmed on Tuesday that the shutdown was prompted by the company’s continued…

SEV2050 Forum Enters Day 3 as Experts Push Strong Institutions, Energy Drive for South East Prosperity

Posted February 6, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

---- Participants advocate for strong institutions, Stakeholder engagement, Energy Infrastructure and industrialization of the region. The South East Vision 2050 (SEV2050) Stakeholders’ Forum continued on Thursday, February 5, 2026,in Enugu with renewed focus on building strong institutions and accelerating development across the region. The third day of the forum, themed…

SEV2050 Stakeholders’ Forum Enters Day Two as Shettima, South East Governors Rally for Regional Industrialisation and Shared Prosperity

Posted February 5, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

------ Urges the region to shift from consumption based spending to investment focused development The South East Vision 2050 (SEV2050) Stakeholders’ Forum, themed “Charting a Shared Path to Sustainable Prosperity for the South East,” entered its second day on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, in Enugu, with renewed calls for…

Dangote Refinery Ends Festive Relief, Raises Petrol Price to ₦799 Per Litre

Posted January 27, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, from ₦699 to ₦799 per litre, marking a 14.3 per cent hike. Following the new pricing structure, petrol sold at MRS filling stations supplied by the refinery will now retail at ₦839 per…

CBN Grants National Licenses to Opay, Moniepoint, Kuda, Others After Regulatory Compliance

Posted January 27, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the elevation of the operating licenses of several leading FinTech firms and Microfinance Banks to national status, enabling them to conduct business across Nigeria after meeting the required regulatory conditions. The approval covers prominent institutions such as Moniepoint MFB, Opay, Kuda…

Invest in Africa’s Youth for Peace, Development — Prof. Aginam Urges Leaders

Posted January 21, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

----- Says the continent's youthful population, if properly empowered, could become its greatest asset rather than a looming challenge. Director, UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development, New Delhi, India, Prof. Obijiofor Aginam, made this known while speaking on a topic “Education for Peace and…

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