Major Nigerian banks like FirstBank, UBA, and Access Bank have successfully met the CBN's N500bn capital requirement. See how this strengthens Nigeria's financial system and supports economic growth.
Nigeria's banking sector consolidates as 23 banks meet new CBN capital requirements. Access, Zenith lead. Three banks set to merge ahead of March 2026 deadline. Full details inside.
Niger State Police arrest Usman Umar for phone theft and house breaking. Suspect confessed to snatching phones in markets and hoarding SIMs for crime. Details inside.
Researchers warn abortion stigma in Nigeria endangers women's health and limits access. They call for legal reform, public education, and a shift to public health reasoning. Read more.
The African Union welcomes the U.S. House's bipartisan approval to extend AGOA until 2028, a key trade pact boosting African exports. The bill now moves to the Senate for final approval.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has published the latest prime and maximum lending rates for Access Bank, UBA, GTB, Zenith, and others as of January 9, 2026, to guide borrowers. See the full list.
Access Bank partners with Visa to launch a new Corporate Credit Card for Nigerian enterprises, offering up to 45 days interest-free credit and digital expense tracking to boost cash flow and governance.
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.
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.
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.
A viral phone call exposes a man accused of collecting school fees meant for his child. The donor, frustrated, reveals the child missed a term. Watch the heated exchange unfold.
Nigeria Revenue Service opens dedicated phone line and email for citizens to report problems with new 2026 tax laws. Get help with TIN, exemptions, and compliance.
A Libyan phone dealer finally receives a shipment of Nokia phones ordered in 2010, after 16 years of delay caused by civil war and logistics collapse. Read the full story.
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.
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.
A suspected thief was caught instantly after stealing an iPhone 16 from a woman's bag in an Abuja office. See how a vigilant witness blocked his escape. Full story and video details inside.
Meet Stephanie Emmanuella Dominic, a 15-year-old Nigerian SS3 student who started coding at 8 and now builds websites for clients using just her mobile phone. Discover her inspiring journey.
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.
New leaks detail the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's refined design with slimmer camera rings, new colours, and an updated S Pen. Will these tweaks be enough for the 2026 flagship?
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.
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.
TikTok star Jarvis attended a Lagos birthday solo, but netizens spotted her phone wallpaper featuring ex Peller, fueling breakup speculation. See the reactions.
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 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.
Anthony Joshua's uncle speaks out on the theft of the boxer's phone after the accident and calls for improved security and emergency services on Nigerian roads. Read the full family statement.
Three suspects arrested for stabbing NSCDC officer AbduRauf Shariff to death in Kano. The officer was attacked while preventing phone snatching. Read the full details.
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.
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.