{
  "id": 14437044,
  "title": "Emir Sanusi urges Nigerians to diversify finances, unveils Halal fund",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/emir-sanusi-urges-nigerians-to-diversify-finances-unveils-halal-fund",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T11:40:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/emir-sanusi-urges-nigerians-to-diversify-finances-unveils-halal-fund/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has called on Nigerians to diversify their financial portfolios. During an event in Kano, he also unveiled the UTLAM Halal Fund, according to Punch.\n\nSeparately, Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate for the African Democratic Congress, has addressed the rising cost of living and insecurity in Nigeria. In a post on his official X account on Wednesday, the former Vice President stated that Nigerians of various ages are struggling with economic hardship and security concerns.\n\nPunch Nigeria reports that Abubakar noted parents are struggling to feed their children and pensioners are forced to choose between food and medicine. He also highlighted the financial difficulties facing young workers and expressed concern regarding the persistent threat of kidnapping and attacks across the country.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "2027: Atiku promises affordable living, urges Nigerians to collect PVCs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/2027-atiku-promises-affordable-living-urges-nigerians-to-collect-pvcs",
        "published": "2026-10-14T08:04:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}