THE Central Bank of Nigeria has extended the enforcement deadline for the geo-fencing of Point-of-Sale (PoS) terminals to August 1, 2026, giving banks, fintech companies, mobile money operators and other payment service…
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Full Text: Tinubu marks 3 years in office, defends subsidy removal, other
News Update STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU (GCFR) ON THE THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF HIS ADMINISTRATION, MAY 29, 2026. My fellow compatriots, Three years ago, you entrusted me with the sacred responsibility…
Global Pentecost Day 2026: Bishop Mike Bamidele Urges Nigerian Government to Train Believers for Self-Defense Against Insecurity
THE Presiding Bishop of Victory Life Ministries International, Bishop Mike Bamidele has called on the Nigerian government to legislate and implement training programmes that will equip believers with skills for self-defense, saying…
2027: First ADC Presidential Candidate Emerges
News Update A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) loyal to the party’s former presidential candidate, Dumebi Kachikwu, has announced him as its sole presidential candidate for the 2027 general election….
Fresh Increases in Cooking Gas Prices Nationwide
THE Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers, NALPGAM, has raised alarm over the soaring cost of cooking gas in the country, warning that the continuous increase in price could spark public…
Nigerian Govt Intensifies Ebola Preparedness Nationwide
THE Federal Government has reassured Nigerians that there is no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease in the country, while intensifying preparedness and surveillance measures nationwide. The Coordinating Minister of Health and…
CBN retains interest rate at 26.5% amid rising inflation
News Update The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria on Wednesday retained all major monetary policy parameters at its 305th meeting, keeping the benchmark interest rate unchanged. According…
$1.3m + N746m alleged fraud: Ex-Buhari minister Farouq suddenly hospitalized
Former Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Sadiya Umar Farouq is currently hospitalized in Egypt and unable to attend her ongoing court case, according to her lawyer. Sadiya Umar Farouq is facing a 21-count charge…
Tinubu Returns To Lagos After International Engagements
News Update President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday arrived in Lagos after concluding a three-nation diplomatic and investment tour of France, Kenya, and Rwanda, where he engaged global leaders, investors, and multilateral…
Nigerians cry out as another online investment crashes
Another online investment platform known as XM Future Music Group has reportedly crashed, leaving numerous Nigerian users unable to access their funds. The platform was said to have attracted widespread participation with…