Lere Olayinka, an aide to FCT Minister Wike, reported a N53.75 deduction on an N80,000 transfer, igniting debate on new stamp duty rules. Banks clarify the sender now pays the N50 fee for transfers above N10,000. Read full details.
A Lagos court sentences former education director Olawale Feleti to prison for stealing N48.9m from Access Bank by exploiting a pandemic-era system glitch. Read the full details of the EFCC case and judgment.
GTBank, Access, Zenith, UBA, and others inform customers that the N50 stamp duty on transfers over N10,000 is now paid by the sender, effective January 1, 2026. Learn the new rules and exemptions.
Nigeria tightens tax laws, empowering authorities to use banks and fintechs like Access, Zenith, and Opay to recover unpaid taxes. Learn about the new rules and your obligations.
Nigerians celebrate as OPay adds a N9,999 transfer option to help users avoid new electronic tax charges. See user reactions and expert analysis on the fintech's market move.
A Nigerian woman raises alarm over vendors illegally charging 'VAT' on everyday purchases. She shares shocking examples and calls for government intervention. Read her full story.
A Lagos court sentences ex-education director Olawale Feleti to 29 months for stealing ₦48.9m from Access Bank. He exploited a COVID-era system glitch. Full details on the EFCC case and court ruling.
Union Bank of Nigeria has disabled all Titan Trust Bank social media accounts. Customers are now directed to follow Union Bank's official platforms for updates and services.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed commercial banks to guarantee steady cash flow in ATMs and branches nationwide. This follows a successful festive season with minimal scarcity.
In Makoko, Lagos, limited healthcare forces residents to self-diagnose and treat malaria with unproven herbal remedies, risking drug resistance and severe health complications. Read the full investigation.
A Nigerian man's viral post shows how he avoided the new N50 electronic transfer levy by sending N9,999. His action has ignited a fierce online debate about the 2026 tax laws. Read more.
A Nigerian lawyer in Dublin shares receipts showing Access Bank charges for sending money home. She hopes new tax laws will bring development. See the breakdown and reactions.
Nigerian banks implement a 10% withholding tax on foreign currency deposit interest from Jan 1, 2026. Learn how this new tax law affects your dollar account and who is exempt.
A Nigerian man's viral tweet exposes a puzzling N73.05 tax deduction by GTBank, sparking widespread debate on the new tax reforms and bank transparency. See the full story and reactions.
A Nigerian man raises alarm after N50 was deducted for a N10,000 transfer, signaling the start of new 2026 tax laws. Get the full story and public reactions here.
OPay, PalmPay, Moniepoint, and major banks notify Nigerians of a key tax change. From January 1, 2026, senders will pay a ₦50 stamp duty on transfers of ₦10,000 and above. Learn the details and exemptions.
A Nigerian man raises alarm after transferring N100,000 to his Zenith Bank account, only to find a balance of N63,000. The incident sparks online reactions and tax deduction theories. Read full details.
Aisha Isah Yelwa, a petty trader from Lapai, Niger State, displayed remarkable integrity by returning N330 million mistakenly sent to her First Bank account. Read her inspiring story.
Despite billions invested in fibre, Nigeria's rural communities remain disconnected. Explore how the last-mile gap cripples farmers, healthcare, and education, widening the national digital divide.
The Nigerian equities market closed the last Monday of 2025 on a bullish note, with investors gaining N541.73 billion. The All-Share Index rose 0.55% as the Santa Claus rally extended post-Christmas.
Nigeria's forex market is rapidly evolving with deeper liquidity, smoother mobile access, and easier funding. Learn what this means for traders in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt and how to navigate the new conditions for success.
A Providus Bank employee reveals the six generous bonuses staff received for Christmas 2025, including a 13th-month salary and rice. See the full list and public reactions.
All On's 2025 Impact Report reveals its clean energy investments have improved lives for over one million Nigerians. Discover how strategic funding is bridging the energy gap.
Access Holdings plans a N40bn private placement in foreign currency to meet CBN's recapitalisation rules and fund expansion. The move comes as the March deadline nears.
Starting January 2026, Nigerians will pay higher charges for online transfers as the government reintroduces stamp duty. Find out how this policy shift will impact your wallet.
The Association of Corporate Communication & Marketing Professionals in Banks dismisses viral claims of 12 banks shutting down. ACAMB assures the public the recapitalisation is proceeding smoothly to strengthen the financial system.
The World Bank has greenlit a $500 million package to boost credit access for Nigeria's MSMEs. The FINCLUDE project targets women-led and agribusiness firms to drive growth and jobs. Read more.
Nigeria's Supreme Court has delivered a final judgment in a two-decade debt dispute, ruling in favour of Fidelity Bank. The court set key terms for the N30 billion repayment. Read the full details.
An in-depth review of Nigeria's banking recapitalisation exercise. Discover which 16 banks have met the CBN's new capital requirements and the impact on the financial sector. Read the full analysis now.
A new report reveals strategic clean energy investments have powered over 230,000 Nigerian homes and businesses, improving health and economic prospects. Discover the impact.