Morning recap: APC chairmen reject Wike’s coalition, FG seeks fresh $1.5bn World Bank loan, other top stories

The Nigerian government has opened discussions with the World Bank for three new loans totaling $1.5 billion, while the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmen have rejected Nyesom Wike's proposed Rainbow Coalition, demanding that Wike formally join the ruling party. Additionally, the Federal Government has unveiled new guidelines for debarment of defaulting contractors, including bribery, fraud convictions, and wilful failure to perform contractual obligations.

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