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The Federal Government is seeking a fresh $500m loan from the World Bank to establish an infrastructure financing platform, with the proposed approval scheduled for 25 May, 2027, just four days before the inauguration of Nigeria’s next president. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-seeks-fresh-500m-world-bank-loan/

ANZ’s bottom line benefited from cost-cutting while its asset quality remained relatively stable.

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to account for the N5.8tn reportedly saved from petrol subsidy removal and over $100bn… Read More: https://punchng.com/obi-to-tinubu-account-for-n15-8tn-subsidy-savings-100bn-loans/

The State government has sanctioned an additional ₹2,842.77 crore towards the implementation of the expanded scheme

Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan dispose of the case after recording RBI’s statement that it had already issued necessary circulars

Operators of microfinance banks and digital lending platforms have called for stricter screening of loan applicants and improved sharing of borrowers’ records among lenders to curb rising loan defaults. Read More: https://punchng.com/borrowers-drown-in-debt-loan-apps-battle-defaults/

Africa’s most populous nation Nigeria owed China $5.67bn in bilateral external debt as of the end of 2025, accounting for about 85 per cent of its total $6.68bn obligations to foreign governments, according to the World Bank. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-owes-china-5-7bn-in-bilateral-loans-world-bank/

The Pentagon has conditionally approved a $250 million loan to help 6K scale up its microwave-plasma battery material manufacturing process.

If you’re a student borrower who was required to transition to another plan this year, share your story.

ING is reportedly seeking bids for about $500 million across 12 data center loans, including debt tied to a New Mexico Stargate site.

Founder and President/Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has disclosed that his company paid interest rates of up to 40 per cent to local banks while financing the construction of its Obajana Cement plant in Kogi State. Read More: https://punchng.com/we-paid-40-interest-on-obajana-loans-dangote/

The Treasury Committee chair says she is "shocked" after one university compared repayments to the price of coffee.

An elderly woman doctor, who wanted to purchase an AI-based cancer-detection machine, is one of the victims. Her car and SUV were taken away

Defence cooperation deal signed as Syria's President al-Sharaa visits Riyadh for the second time in less than a month.

EFInA’s CEO, Foyinsolami Akinjayeju, advises SMEs to explore alternative funding beyond bank loans to support business growth and avoid unsustainable debt. Read More: https://punchng.com/efina-urges-smes-to-explore-funding-beyond-bank-loans/

Lambert is going back to the AHL with the Manitoba Moose after not being claimed off waivers.

The Bank of Industry and IFC have signed a $50m loan deal to expand long-term financing for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/boi-ifc-sign-50m-loan-deal-to-boost-msme-financing/

The APC says President Tinubu’s education reforms have seen the FG disburse N372bn in student loans and enrol over 156,000 Nigerians in vocational training Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-credits-tinubu-with-n372bn-student-loans-education-reforms/

The Nigerian Senate has begun scrutinising President Bola Tinubu’s N10.79tn ($7.7bn) foreign loan request to help finance the 2026 budget deficit. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-considers-tinubus-n10-79tn-foreign-loan-request/

Los presentó la testigo Marilú Vázquez, perito de la Policía de Salta, que trabajó con perros entrenados sobre la camioneta y un auto de Carlos Pérez y su esposa, María Victoria Caillava

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged the Senate to reject President Tinubu’s latest $7.7bn external borrowing request, warning it will burden Nig Read More: https://punchng.com/atiku-urges-senate-to-reject-tinubus-7-7bn-loan-request/

The APC Presidential Campaign Council says President Bola Tinubu’s administration has disbursed N372.62bn in student loans as part of its education reforms Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubus-govt-disburses-n372bn-student-loans-apc-pcc/

Former administrative committee members and officials served show-cause notices; 21 days given to respond to findings of serious lapses

Nancy Bass Wyden, whose grandfather founded the New York City bookstore, had signed off on the PPP, which was off-limits because she is a senator's wife.

Ministrul Sănătăţii, Alexandru Rogobete, anunţă, marţi, că Inspecţia Sanitară de Stat a început un control la Institutul de Psihiatrie „Socola” din Iaşi, după ce a primit informaţii că managerul unităţii i-ar fi arătat doar saloane curate, care arată bine, în timpul ultimei vizite pe care a făcut-o, deşi realitatea din spital „este cu totul alta”. Dacă acest

A guide for Lagos entrepreneurs on how to access loans from N50,000 to N5m through the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund, including eligibility and require Read More: https://punchng.com/step-by-step-guide-to-accessing-n5m-lagos-business-loan/

Casa Națională de Pensii Publice distribuie, începând cu plata drepturilor din noiembrie 2026, un nou model de talon mov pentru pensionarii care primesc banii în cont bancar. Primele documente ajung la beneficiarii din Bistrița-Năsăud, Covasna, Harghita și Ialomița și conțin informații detaliate despre sumele achitate.

The Federal Government has introduced a USSD-based credit service to help Nigerians access loans for needs including food and solar power, while the UK government has unveiled new rules requiring… Read More: https://punchng.com/evening-recap-fg-unveils-ussd-loans-uk-migrants-face-10-year-wait-other-top-stories/

<p>Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Monday directed that no leniency should be shown to banks who were slow in providing loans to farmers, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and consumers under the Prime Minister’s Apna Ghar Scheme.</p> <p>The scheme was <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/1996372/?utm_source=newskit_ai">launched</a> by the prime minister i

The Federal Government has introduced a USSD code, 347333#, for Nigerians to access consumer loans for food, solar, and other items via basic mobile phones Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-introduces-ussd-code-for-loans-covering-food-solar-others/

SEOUL, Nov. 2 (Yonhap) -- Household loans by major banks again rebounded in Octo...

Nigerians’ outstanding personal loans increased by an estimated N58.5bn in the second quarter of 2026, reaching N1.99tn at the end of June, as households faced persistent inflationary pressures and high borrowing costs. An analysis by The PUNCH of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Second Quarter 2026 Economic Report showed that personal loans rose by 3.03 Read M

Nigerian banks are facing pressure to translate the N4.65tn raised through the recapitalisation exercise into increased lending to businesses, particularly manufacturers, following concerns that stronger capital bases have yet to deliver the financing needed to expand domestic production. The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group, Tay

Invercargill councillors says they are being penalised because the government is blaming local councils for wastage of ratepayer money.

Accusing the recovery agents of being directly responsible for her husband’s death, Lalitha and other family members demanded action against those involved.

KAJANG, Nov 1 &mdash; Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced an allocation of RM1 million to the Ministry...

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has defended the government's household solar rooftop scheme against opposition criticism of its proposed 200-billion-baht loan package, insisting that the initiative is not a "blank cheque".

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<p><br>Alamgeer Khan appears in a white shalwar kameez with a waistcoat at Quetta Chai Cafe near Jamali Pul in Ayub Goth. He parks his motorcycle and takes his spot. The waiter brings the usual: green tea with ginger. Alamgeer makes a few entries in small diaries and a few phone calls. After the cup is drained, he starts on the roster of visits. They are rar

Units in the six-storey residential project on Lad Lane in Dublin 2 were sold for up to €1.8 million

Previous attempt to draw on European Union facility for Defence Forces vetoed by Paschal Donohoe

MIRI, Oct 31 &mdash; Four men have been arrested by Miri police in connection with paint-splashing vandalism cases linke...

&nbsp;ISKANDAR PUTERI, Oct 31 &mdash; A dispute over a loan is believed to have sparked a fight between a group of peopl...

The ADC has urged the National Assembly to stop automatically approving President Tinubu’s loan requests, demanding scrutiny of government borrowing. Read More: https://punchng.com/stop-rubber-stamping-loan-requests-adc-tells-national-assembly/

Applying for FAFSA may get messy as DOJ “ghost student” crackdown ramps up.

The American Federation of Teachers sued the Trump administration, alleging it unlawfully blocked student loan forgiveness for tens of thousands of borrowers.

Individuals buying vehicles registered as private-hire cars can now only borrow up to 70 per cent of the car’s purchase price, compared with 100 per cent previously, but experts say it remains unclear whether this will lead to lower demand for COEs.

An NPR investigation finds that more than 15,000 military veterans were put into much-higher-cost home loans after the Trump administration cut a key program. Many now pay $1,000 more per month.

Bank reports stronger mortgage and business lending as it expects €1.6bn deal to complete in late 2026 or early 2027

Government pleads scarcity when asked to fund third-level properly yet has money to pay off debt

An American businessman suing a WA Labor MP over an alleged unpaid loan claims he spent thousands on the politician’s accommodation, a limousine trip and an evening Hudson River cruise past the Statue of Liberty.

The bank's economists think interest rates will rise over the next year.

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

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/

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.

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.

Move could generate savings of €90m to the exchequer if repayment go ahead over next two years

Badan Gizi Nasional (BGN) mewajibkan seluruh Satuan Pelayanan Pemenuhan Gizi (SPPG) memperbarui surat Perjanjian Kerja ...