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Landless workers in Hingoli paste ‘house sale’ notices on doors amid loan repayment pressure
Some 80-100 women have borrowed money through self-help groups from a micro-finance firm based in neighbouring Washim district, and were allegedly facing harassment despite repaying at least 70% of the amount, a Krantikari Shetkari Sanghatana functionary said
Tinubu defends new loans, says funds will build future opportunities
President Bola Tinubu has defended Nigeria’s new borrowing, stating the loans will fund key infrastructure projects to create future economic opportunities Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-defends-new-loans-says-funds-will-build-future-opportunities/
Singapore closes car loan loophole by extending financing curbs to individually owned private-hire cars
The new restrictions come amid concerns that some buyers may have been taking advantage of an exemption meant for commercial vehicles, despite having no intention of providing private-hire services.
WA Labor MP vows to 'vigorously defend' US lawsuit over $1m loan
A Western Australian MP embroiled in a legal dispute over a million-dollar loan in the United States insists everything he did was above board.
Government considering early repayment of €8bn in post-crash loans
Move could generate savings of €90m to the exchequer
BGN wajibkan SPPG perbarui SPK hindari kasus percaloan dapur MBG
Badan Gizi Nasional (BGN) mewajibkan seluruh Satuan Pelayanan Pemenuhan Gizi (SPPG) memperbarui surat Perjanjian Kerja ...
€8bn in bailout loans to be repaid early under Govt plans
The Government is planning to repay €8 billion in loans received during the financial crisis ahead of schedule.
Transactions of repo loans rise 3.16 pct in Q3
SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- Transactions of repurchase agreement (RP) loans among...
Mātai gets $20m loan for new Gisborne medical research centre building
The $28.4 million project will add a three-storey centre in Gisborne.
Fed leaves rates unchanged: What it means for credit cards, mortgages, auto loans and savings accounts
The Fed's benchmark affects many consumer borrowing costs, including the rates tied to mortgages, credit cards, auto loans and savings accounts.
Trump DOE loans $5B to nuclear plants that will power data centers
Constellation Energy will get $5 billion in government loans to modernize nuclear reactors. Most of the new capacity is already committed to Google, Amazon, and Meta.
Tinubu seeks Reps’ nod for $20.52bn, €1.045bn external loans
President Bola Tinubu has asked the House of Representatives to approve external loans of $20.52bn and €1.045bn for the 2026–2027 borrowing plan. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-seeks-reps-nod-for-20-52bn-e1-045bn-external-loans/
NELFUND moves to stop students collecting loans while parents pay fees
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund says it will stop students from benefiting from its loan scheme while their parents are also paying their school fees. Read More: https://punchng.com/nelfund-moves-to-stop-students-collecting-loans-while-parents-pay-fees/
Mortgage rates fell for the second straight week, but more borrowers still sought savings in riskier loans
Mortgage rates have fallen over the past two weeks, but demand is only slightly higher, and more borrowers are looking for savings in riskier loans.
WA Labor MP sued for alleged $1 million unpaid loan in US
The MP is being sued in the United States Federal Court for more than $1 million.
WA Labor MP being sued in US over alleged $1 million unpaid loan
Riverton MLA Jagadish Krishnan has vowed to defend the lawsuit, and has countersued the US businessman behind it with defamation proceedings in the WA Supreme Court.
NCGC guarantees N64bn loans, reaches 174,495 borrowers
The National Credit Guarantee Company says it has backed N64.13bn in loans to 174,495 borrowers across Nigeria since it began operations last year. Read More: https://punchng.com/ncgc-guarantees-n64bn-loans-reaches-174495-borrowers/
‘Arokodare loan conditions reason for bench roles’
Former Netherlands midfielder Theo Janssen claims Tolu Arokodare is often benched at Ajax because he is a loan player, unlike a permanently signed striker. Read More: https://punchng.com/arokodare-loan-conditions-reason-for-bench-roles/
Atiku faults Tinubu’s request for $20.52bn, €1.05bn loans
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has faulted President Tinubu’s request to the National Assembly for a $20.52bn and €1.05bn supplementary external loan Read More: https://punchng.com/atiku-faults-tinubus-request-for-20-52bn-e1-05bn-loans/
The little known discounts you can get on overdue student loans
A lawyer says he helped someone get a $100,000 discount through the scheme just yesterday.
T.N. govt. revises housing loan limits for urban cooperative banks and credit societies
The maximum individual loan limit for UCCSs has been raised to ₹60 lakh for societies with deposits below ₹100 crore and ₹1 crore for those with deposits exceeding ₹100 crore
Atiku asks N’Assembly to suspend Tinubu’s $20.52bn loan request
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged the National Assembly to suspend President Tinubu’s $20.52bn and €1.045bn external loan request. Read More: https://punchng.com/atiku-asks-nassembly-to-suspend-tinubus-20-52bn-loan-request/
Homes across UK to get low- or no-interest loans to fund solar panels and heat pumps
<p>Government-backed Warm Home Loans scheme to help households cut energy bills by hundreds of pounds</p><p>Households across the UK can now cut their energy bills by hundreds of pounds a year at no upfront cost by applying for interest-free or “low-interest” loans to fund upgrades such as heat pumps, batteries and solar panels.</p><p>The government-backed W
JUST IN: Tinubu seeks Senate approval for $20.52bn, €1.05bn external loans
President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve the Federal Government’s 2026–2027 Supplementary External Borrowing Plan, involving $20.52bn and €1.05bn, to finance infrastructure and development projects across the country. The request, which was transmitted to the National Assembly, was read by the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, d
National credit company backs N64.13bn loans to over 174,000 borrowers
The National Credit Guarantee Company has backed N64.13bn in loans to 174,495 borrowers across Nigeria, using N30.19bn in guarantee value since last year. Read More: https://punchng.com/national-credit-company-backs-n64-13bn-loans-to-over-174000-borrowers/
Tired pilots fear retribution and the €130,000 loan that became a €455,000 debt
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Small home-builders to be allowed apply for State loans before planning is granted under new proposals
Tánaiste says allowing firms to apply for finance earlier in the process could speed up housing delivery
A 97-year-old woman faces €455,000 payment to Bank of Ireland over life loan taken out in 2003
How did a pensioner borrow €130,000 only to leave €100,000 of it on deposit losing money for 25 years?
Fake hospital calls, bogus investments and loan scams: Police arrest 36 in Perak
IPOH, Oct 27 — Perak police have busted three scam syndicates targeting Malaysian, Chinese and Japanese victims in...
NELFUND better than US, UK student loan systems, says UNIBEN VC
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin, Prof. Edoba Omoregie, has described the Nigerian Education Loan Fund as better than US and UK systems. Read More: https://punchng.com/nelfund-better-than-us-uk-student-loan-systems-says-uniben-vc/
Where are home loan rates heading now?
The Reserve Bank is set to review the official cash rate this week.
Loanda (PR): resultado do local de votação por zonas eleitorais no 2º turno
Loanda (PR) tem 1 zona eleitoral. O g1 publicou reportagens com a votação para presidente em cada local de votação da cidade, no 2º turno das Eleições 2026, com os números de cada seção eleitoral. Os dados foram divulgados pelo Tribunal Superior Eleitoral (TSE). Clique aqui para acessar os resultados completos da apuração no Brasil nos dois turnos e veja o M
Nigerian businesses need more than loans to grow – Oyedele
Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele says Nigerian businesses need patient capital, experienced investors, and institutional support, not just loans, for growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-businesses-need-more-than-loans-to-grow-oyedele-2/
Proteste violente în Albania: Poliția a folosit gaze lacrimogene, tunuri cu apă și gloanțe de cauciuc la Tirana
Mii de persoane au protestat sâmbătă la Tirana, cerând demisia premierului albanez Edi Rama și denunțând corupția și problemele din sistemul de educație. Manifestația a degenerat în confruntări după ce un grup de protestatari a aruncat cu pietre în clădirea Ministerului Educației, iar poliția a intervenit pentru dispersarea mulțimii cu gaze lacrimogene, tunu
Sóng cao quật đổ xe cẩu khi bão Champi hoành hành ngoài khơi Đài Loan
Bão Champi không đổ bộ trực tiếp vào Đài Loan nhưng có sức gió giật lên tới 227 km/h, tác động đến hầu hết hòn đảo, khiến một người thiệt mạng và hàng trăm người bị thương.
Earnings limit of up to £140K for first-time buyers loan scheme
The Your First Home scheme will offer government-backed loans for those buying new-builds in England.
Niculescu: Nu ne permitem să pierdem bani europeni din cauza întârzierilor. Am convocat o reuniune de evaluare a jaloanelor din PNRR
Premierul Luca Niculescu a anunţat, vineri, convocarea unei reuniuni de evaluare cu miniştrii responsabili de îndeplinirea jaloanelor restante din PNRR şi a subliniat că România are termene foarte strânse şi nu ne permitem să pierdem bani europeni din cauza unor întârzieri.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness overhaul dropped, filing shows
Advocates for student loan borrowers said the move will benefit workers who dedicate themselves to public service.
Delinquency ratio on bank loans up for 2nd month in Aug.
SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- The delinquency ratio on loans extended by banks rose...
Oyo assembly approves ₦100bn loan for infrastructure projects
The Oyo State House of Assembly has approved Governor Seyi Makinde’s request for a N100bn loan from UBA to complete ongoing infrastructure projects. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-assembly-approves-%e2%82%a6100bn-loan-for-infrastructure-projects/
Oyo Assembly approves N100bn loan, N300bn debt refinancing deal
The Oyo State House of Assembly has approved a N100bn loan from UBA for infrastructure and a N300bn deal to refinance existing debt at a lower interest rat Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-assembly-approves-n100bn-loan-n300bn-debt-refinancing-deal/
Avant Money profits rise 21% in first nine months of 2026 as loan book expands
Spanish-owned bank launched Irish deposit accounts earlier this year
Highland Spring billionaire’s property empire hit by loan defaults and creditor action
Family of former UAE ambassador Mahdi Al Tajir looks to sell prized UK property assets as lenders try to recoup unpaid debts
Makinde’s N100bn loan gets Assembly nod, draws APC fire
The Oyo State House of Assembly has approved Governor Seyi Makinde’s request for a N100bn loan, drawing sharp criticism from the APC over the state’s debt. Read More: https://punchng.com/makindes-n100bn-loan-gets-assembly-nod-draws-apc-fire/
Student loans voluntary, not compulsory – NELFUND
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has clarified that its student loan scheme is voluntary and not compulsory for all tertiary institution students. Read More: https://punchng.com/student-loans-voluntary-not-compulsory-nelfund/
UK pays £5.7bn first term student loans in new academic year
The UK has paid £5.7bn in student finance for the first term of the 2026/27 academic year, the Student Loans Company has announced. Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-pays-5-7bn-first-term-student-loans-in-new-academic-year/
U.S. plans to loan one-third of heating oil reserve to tame prices
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the administration was "committed to doing everything in our power to lower energy costs."
Student loans voluntary, not compulsory for tertiary students — NELFUND
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has clarified that accessing student loans is voluntary and not compulsory for tertiary institution students. Read More: https://punchng.com/student-loans-voluntary-not-compulsory-for-tertiary-students-nelfund/
Sasha Alex Sloan performs 'Empty' and discusses the craft of songwriting
You may not know the name Sasha Alex Sloan, but chances are you've heard her work. She's become one of music's most sought-after songwriters, writing across pop, country, K-pop, and R&B. As Sloan prepares to release her new album of her own, she joined Geoff Bennett to talk about the craft of songwriting and to perform one of her own songs.
Second Labour MP suspended over Covid loan repayments
Perran Moon, MP for Camborne and Redruth, voluntarily referred himself for investigation.
Housing loans granted while Burnham was mayor investigated by councillors
A senior councillor says concerns have been raised about the transparency of the process to approve the loans.
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