Old Anthem Played by Mistake at APC Caucus Meeting
A protocol blunder occurred at the APC national caucus meeting in Abuja when the band mistakenly played Nigeria's old national anthem, causing brief confusion. Read full details.
A protocol blunder occurred at the APC national caucus meeting in Abuja when the band mistakenly played Nigeria's old national anthem, causing brief confusion. Read full details.
President Bola Tinubu pledges to target terrorism financiers and armed groups under a new national security doctrine. Read his full statement from the 2026 budget presentation.
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.
World Bank commends Tinubu's NG-CARES programme for economic resilience. NSA warns governors on festive season security. NGF commits to health, safety goals. Read more.
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.
President Bola Tinubu has approved new appointments to the boards of UBEC, the Bank of Agriculture, and the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF). Get the full list of appointees and their geopolitical zones here.
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.
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu warns individuals or groups exploiting communities will face decisive action. Reveals 775 terrorism convictions, stresses community role in peace. Read more.
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 Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria cautions the National Assembly against creating new health bodies, calling proposals legally unnecessary and wasteful.
South Africa's Vodacom secures a controlling 55% stake in Kenya's Safaricom for $2.1 billion, reshaping East Africa's telecom landscape and boosting digital inclusion. Read the full analysis.
The Senate and House of Representatives confirm Gen. Christopher Musa as Defence Minister and adopt hard-line anti-terror measures, banning ransom payments and amnesty for terrorists. Read the details.
Nine men arrested for gang-raping a woman during a traditional ceremony in Laare Town. DCI leads manhunt, suspects detained as public outrage grows. Read the full story.
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.
The Nigerian Senate is considering a bill to create a single, toll-free emergency number. This unified system aims to replace scattered helplines, improving response times for police, fire, and medical services nationwide.
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.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is reportedly set to receive over 100 National Assembly members ahead of the 2027 polls, with defections hitting APC hardest. Read details of the political realignment.
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.
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.
FIFA has suspended 10 national football teams due to political interference in football administration. Discover which African and Asian countries are affected and the consequences.
The US halts all asylum decisions and suspends visas for Afghans after a soldier's death. President Trump announces a crackdown on migration from third-world countries. Full details.
National Council on Sports approves sweeping reforms including heavy fines, suspensions for age cheating, new National Intermediate Games, and compulsory insurance for athletes.
Kenya faces multiple crises: public debt hits 68% of GDP, 41 protest deaths, rising femicide cases, and environmental breakdown. Can President Ruto's priorities save East Africa's powerhouse?
Two National Guard troops critically wounded in shooting near White House. Suspect identified as Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal. Read full details.
Two National Guard soldiers critically wounded in targeted attack near White House. President Trump suspends Afghan immigration, deploys 500 additional troops. Full details.
Two National Guard soldiers critically wounded in targeted shooting near White House. Suspect identified as Afghan national. President Trump vows justice. Read full details.