Nigeria-UAE Sign Major Trade Deal to Eliminate Tariffs
President Tinubu announces a landmark economic partnership with the UAE, granting duty-free access for Nigerian exports and boosting investment. Discover the details and impact.
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Lagos Expands Virtual Court Hearings for Faster Justice
Lagos State Judiciary enhances its virtual court hearing system, making legal proceedings faster, cheaper, and more accessible. Learn how the GRC platform is transforming justice delivery in Nigeria.
21 Banks Meet CBN Capital Target, Secure ₦5.142 Trillion
Nigeria's banking sector shows strength as 21 banks exceed CBN's recapitalisation requirements ahead of the March 2026 deadline, securing over ₦5 trillion. Discover the leaders and the impact.
Access Bank, Visa Launch Corporate Card for Nigerian Firms
Access Bank partners with Visa to launch a new Corporate Credit Card for medium & large Nigerian businesses. It offers a 45-day interest-free period and digitizes expense tracking via the Visa Spend Clarity platform.
Nigeria's Global Talent Gap: Access, Not Intelligence
A Lagos forum reveals Nigeria's brightest graduates are blocked from global universities by infrastructure gaps, not lack of talent. Learn why access, not intelligence, is the real barrier.
Ex-Lagos Education Director Jailed for N48.9m Fraud
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.
Banks Alert Customers on New N50 Stamp Duty Rule
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.
FG to Use Banks, Fintechs for Tax Debt Recovery in 2026
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.
Former Lagos Director Jailed for ₦48.9m Fraud
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.
CBN Issues New Cash Directive to Banks for 2026
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.
Makoko's Malaria Crisis: Herbal Remedies Replace Healthcare
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.
Lawyer Abroad Reveals Access Bank Charges on N200k Transfer
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.
Banks Begin 10% Tax on Dollar Deposits
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.
Community Service Advocated for Minor Offenders in Lagos
Lagos justice stakeholders advocate for community service over imprisonment for minor crimes to decongest prisons and promote restorative justice. Learn about the 2026 sensitisation drive.
Last-Mile Hurdles Rob Rural Nigeria of Digital Economy
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.
Nigerian Stock Market Gains N541bn in Santa Rally
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 Expands with Better Access & Liquidity
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.
All On's Clean Energy Reaches Over 1 Million Nigerians
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 to Raise N40bn via Private Placement
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.
SAN Proposes 10 Reforms to Fix Nigeria's Judicial Gridlock
Senior Advocate Fidelis Oditah warns that prioritizing electoral disputes over socio-economic justice cripples Nigeria's courts. He outlines 10 key solutions for reform. Read his full critique.
Fagbemi: Tinubu Committed to Efficient, Accountable Justice Sector
AGF Lateef Fagbemi launches a digital document system at the Justice Ministry, marking a shift from manual processes. This move aligns with Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda for a faster, citizen-driven justice system. Read more.
How Nigeria's Banking Giants Conquered CBN Recapitalisation
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.
Clean Energy Improves Lives of 1 Million Nigerians
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.
Court Orders Regina Daniels Rehab for Child Access - Nwoko
Senator Ned Nwoko breaks silence on custody dispute with Regina Daniels, revealing a court ruling that mandates therapy and welfare assessment before she can see their children. Get the full story and public reaction.
Rape survivor's cry: 'Poverty has made my voice silent'
A young woman in Adamawa demands justice after her alleged rapist was granted bail. Stigma and financial barriers threaten her case, highlighting systemic failures for survivors.
Ex-Chief Justice Tanko Muhammad Passes Away
Former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, has died in a Saudi Arabian hospital at age 71. Get the full details on his life and legacy.
Supreme Court Justice: Forensic Practice is Pillar of Justice
Justice Abraham Moore Adumein highlights forensic science as central to justice. CIFCFIN marks anniversary, trains 5,000 professionals, and calls for FOI Act review to fight digital crime.
Nigeria Stock Market Gains N1.29trn, ASI Rises 1.20%
The Nigerian Exchange closed positive on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, with investors gaining over N1.29 trillion. The All-Share Index rose by 1.20%. Read the full market analysis.
CBN Sets 72-Hour Deadline for Banks to Refund Fraud
The Central Bank of Nigeria issues strict new rules forcing banks to refund fraud victims within 16 days. Learn how this impacts you and the fight against financial crime.
Boy, 13, executes killer in Taliban public spectacle
A 13-year-old boy carried out a public execution in Afghanistan, shooting a man convicted of murdering his family. The event, witnessed by 80,000, marks a return to harsh Taliban justice. Read the full report.
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