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World Bank Approves Fresh $1.25bn Loan for Nigeria to Boost Jobs, Private Sector Growth

Posted July 1, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The World Bank has approved a fresh $1.25 billion loan for Nigeria under its Nigeria Actions for Investment and Jobs Acceleration (NAIJA) programme, as part of a new six-year strategy aimed at supporting private sector-led growth, job creation and economic reforms. The approval comes amid growing public concern over…

NDLEA Destroys 51 Hectares of Cannabis Farms, Arrests 281 Drug Suspects in Ekiti

Posted June 30, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has disclosed that it destroyed more than 51 hectares of cannabis sativa plantations and arrested 281 suspects involved in illicit drug trafficking, peddling and substance abuse across Ekiti State within the past year. The Ekiti State Commander of the agency, Rufus Aina,…

CMAN Urges CBN To Cut Interest Rates, Revive Development Finance

Posted June 30, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The President of the Capital Market Academics of Nigeria (CMAN), Prof. Uche Uwaleke, has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to gradually reduce interest rates and revive development finance through specialised institutions, warning that persistently high borrowing costs are stifling investment, business expansion and job creation. Uwaleke made…

Oluremi Tinubu: From “Let Them Eat Cake” to “Go and Sell Akara” – When Leaders Lose Touch with the People’s Hunger

Posted June 29, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

History has a curious way of reminding societies that words matter. Sometimes, a single statement, whether actually uttered or merely attributed, comes to symbolize an era of political insensitivity and the widening gulf between rulers and the ruled. Few expressions illustrate this better than the famous phrase, "Let them…

20 Years After Last Headcount, Nigeria Still Awaits Long-Delayed National Census

Posted June 29, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

Nearly two decades after conducting its last national population and housing census, Nigeria continues to grapple with the challenge of planning for one of Africa’s largest populations without current and verified demographic data, raising concerns over governance, economic planning and preparations ahead of the 2027 general elections. The country’s…

Okpebholo Nominates Enugu-Born Businessman Martin Oli as Edo Commissioner

Posted June 26, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the nomination of businessman and politician, Martin Anayochukwu Oli, as a commissioner-designate in the state. The nomination was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor. According to the statement, the governor…

Katsina Awards 66 Water Supply Projects, Completes 32 Across State — Radda

Posted June 25, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has disclosed that his administration awarded contracts for the construction of 66 Small Town Water Supply Schemes across various local government areas as part of efforts to expand access to potable water and improve public health. The governor made the disclosure on…

US Lawmaker Backs Nigeria’s State Police Bill, Says Reform Will Strengthen Security

Posted June 25, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

A member of the United States House of Representatives, Riley Moore, has welcomed the Nigerian Senate’s passage of the Constitution Alteration Bill seeking to establish state police, describing the move as a critical step toward improving security and protecting vulnerable communities across the country. Moore, who represents West Virginia’s…

No More Hiding Place for Criminals in Enugu, Says Mbah as State Unveils DNA Forensics Centre

Posted June 25, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has declared that criminals operating within the state now have “nowhere to hide,” following the inauguration of a state-of-the-art Centre for DNA Forensics and Criminal Investigation (CeDFoCI), designed to strengthen crime detection, investigation, and prosecution. The governor made the declaration on Wednesday during the…

Nigeria, African Nations Should Demand Compensation for Xenophobia Victims – Ex-Ambassador

Posted June 23, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

A former Nigerian Ambassador to Switzerland, Chief Joseph Ayalogu, has urged Nigeria and other African countries to seek compensation from the South African government for foreign nationals who have suffered losses as a result of recurring xenophobic attacks in the country. Ayalogu made the call during an appearance on…

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