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 ‘Friend Of A Thief Is A Thief’, Defence Minister Warns Terrorist Sponsors The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has cautioned Nigerians against aiding terrorists, insurgents, bandits, or other criminal elements, stressing that anyone who supports criminal activities will face the full weight of the law. General Musa made the warning on Saturday while speaking as the Special Guest of Honour at the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day 2026 Golf Tournament held at the TYB Golf Resort and Country Club, Yar’Adua Barracks, Abuja. He urged citizens to continue supporting the Armed Forces and other security agencies, noting that the Federal Government has given them a clear mandate to deal decisively with all threats to national security. “I call on all Nigerians to stand with the Armed Forces and security agencies in the quest for peace,” Musa said.  “Those who continue to support bandits, insurgents, terrorists, or criminals must desist immediately. As th...

IFC, CBN SIGN DEAL TO BOOST LOCAL CURRENCY FINANCING IN NIGERIA. (PHOTO).


 IFC, CBN sign deal to boost local currency financing in Nigeria


The International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group and the Central Bank of Nigeria have announced an agreement to scale up local currency financing, unlocking over $1bn in investments across key sectors of the Nigerian economy.


This was according to a joint press statement from the IFC and the CBN on Monday.


The agreement, signed by IFC Managing Director Makhtar Diop and CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso, will provide naira-based financing to sectors such as agriculture, infrastructure, housing, energy, small and medium enterprises, and Nigeria’s youth and creative industries.


This deal will enable private businesses to thrive by improving access to long-term, affordable local currency funding, essential for mitigating currency risks.


The statement read, “IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and the Central Bank of Nigeria have signed an agreement to increase local currency financing to enable private businesses in Nigeria to grow and thrive.


“The partnership will allow IFC to manage currency risks and increase its investment in Nigerian naira across priority sectors of the economy, including agriculture, housing, infrastructure, energy, small and medium enterprises and the creative and youth economy.

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