The most recent news from Nigeria and across the world is available at The News Chronicle. The News Chronicle provides the most recent headlines, commentary, and political news. Nigeria’s outstanding consumer credit dropped by 19.89 percent to N3.78 trillion in 2025, marking the first annual decline in six years as high interest rates weakened household borrowing. The News Chronicle reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria’s 2025 annual report also showed a 38.4 percent increase in bank verification numbers flagged for fraud, rising […] The post Nigeria Consumer Credit Falls 20% as Fraud Watchlist Hits 13,117 BVNs appeared first on The News Chronicle.