Complete 2026 Public Holidays List in Nigeria
Plan your year with Nigeria's official 2026 public holidays list. Includes Good Friday, Eid, Democracy Day, Christmas, and all federal government-declared breaks.
Plan your year with Nigeria's official 2026 public holidays list. Includes Good Friday, Eid, Democracy Day, Christmas, and all federal government-declared breaks.
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.
Seer Samuel King of Dynamite Glory Ministry declares 2026 a 'convergence year' of wealth transfer and awakening. Get the full prophecy and insights from other clerics.
Discover the first 10 countries to enter 2026 as the world celebrates New Year. Kiribati's Kiritimati atoll led the global countdown. Read the full list and see how Nigeria followed.
Nigerians will pay a new N50 government levy on electronic transfers above N10,000 from January 1, 2026. Learn how it works and its impact on your finances.
Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema warns that new tax provisions could push domestic flight fares beyond ₦1 million, threatening airline collapse. He calls for urgent government intervention.
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.
Benin authorities jail 30 over failed coup. Nigerian and French forces helped crush the December 7 putsch against President Talon. Full details inside.
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 Russian court has ordered Austria's Raiffeisen Bank to pay nearly $400 million in compensation to a company linked to sanctioned oligarch Oleg Deripaska. The bank says it will appeal.
Fidelity Bank will restrict transactions for accounts not linked to a Tax ID or National Identity Number from January 1, 2026. Learn how to update your details to avoid service disruptions.
Vice President Kashim Shettima announces new BOI and DBN funding windows for Imo SMEs at the 2025 Economic Summit, aiming to boost production and job creation.
A Nigerian man received an unexpected birthday celebration from UBA staff while withdrawing money. Watch the viral video and see how the bankers' gesture shocked him.
Learn the quickest methods to block your Union Bank account using USSD *826*6#, the UnionMobile app, or customer care. Protect your funds instantly during emergencies.
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.
Nigerians are scrambling for physical cash ahead of Christmas, driven by fears of ATM downtimes. The CBN tightens oversight as over N4.4 trillion remains outside banks. Read the full analysis.
Ten Nigerian banks recorded over N33.24 trillion in savings deposits by September 2025, a 6.8% annual increase. See which Tier-2 banks led the growth and the latest CBN savings rates.
NDIC MD Thompson Sunday urges NIESV to deepen collaboration for accurate asset valuation in bank liquidation, crucial for protecting depositors' funds. Read more.
Nigeria has completed the headquarters of the $5 billion Africa Energy Bank in Abuja. Minister Heineken Lokpobiri confirms all host obligations are met, paving the way for operations to begin. Read more.
The FCTA has revoked 1,095 property titles in Abuja's elite districts for non-payment of statutory charges. High-profile names like Patience Jonathan and Ganduje are on the list. Enforcement begins November 25, 2025. Read the full details.
Lost your Access Bank card? Act fast! This guide details immediate steps to block your account via USSD *901*911#, mobile app, WhatsApp banking, and more to prevent fraud.
Central Bank of Nigeria intervenes in forex market with $36.60 million sale to authorized dealers including Access, UBA, Zenith banks to stabilize naira. Experts analyze impact on currency stability.
Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi demands Nnamdi Kanu show remorse and call for peace before supporting his pardon. Read the full story and reactions.
Two Texas men are charged with plotting a violent takeover of Gonave Island, planning to kill men and take women and children as s3x slaves. Learn the shocking details.
Former Senator Farouk Bunza demands NDIC release title documents for N4.76bn Banana Island property after full payment. Legal action threatened over contract breach.