FAAN activates strict measures against staff extortion & deploys over 80 security personnel at Lagos airport to manage festive traffic. Read details on new cashless system & terminal updates.
A Cameroonian woman was defrauded of over N2 million in a visa scam in Ibafo, Ogun State. Swift police action led by the DPO ensured her welfare and safe return. Read how the incident unfolded.
Lagos police arrest five suspects, including a 15-year-old boy, for staging his own kidnapping to extort N1.7 million from his mother. Full details of the elaborate scam revealed.
TotalEnergies Nigeria launches TEMC+ card for secure fleet & business payments, competing with Paystack. Nationwide migration ends Dec 31, 2025.
A new report reveals Africa processed $2 trillion via instant payments in 2024. Nigeria's NIP system is rated highly, but fraud concerns remain a key barrier to wider adoption. Learn more.
A Nigerian lady's kind gesture backfires as her nanny returns December salary sent early. The nanny's firm request to 'stick to the 31st' sparks hilarious online reactions. Read the full story.
Tartenger Terdue James, abducted days before his wedding, is free after his family paid a N1.5 million ransom. Read the full story of his ordeal and release.
EFCC operatives arrest five herbalists in Osun and Lagos with counterfeit $3.4m and €280k. The syndicate defrauded victims of millions under pretence of spiritual cleansing. Read the full details.
ATBUTH management apprehends a man for allegedly extorting N45,000 from a gunshot victim's relatives. Hospital warns public against fraudsters. Read more.
A 37-year-old woman reveals how she brought her boyfriend abroad, financed everything, only for him to fall in love with her pregnant neighbour. Full story and video.
Nigel Baker, 56, tricked single mothers out of over £1M for his gambling. He promised marriage but exploited their trust. Read the shocking details.
The CBN has revoked the operating licences of Aso Savings and Union Homes. NDIC has commenced verification and payment of insured deposits up to N2 million. Learn how depositors can claim their funds.
CBN revokes Aso Savings & Union Homes licences for regulatory breaches. NDIC starts insured deposit payments up to N2m. Learn how to claim your funds.
OmniPay has launched new payment tools and honoured key distributors at its first gala night, reaffirming its commitment to supporting Nigeria's supply chain against economic challenges. Discover the new features.
Niger State Police arrest suspected kidnapper Aminu Ahmed for abducting three children in Kontagora and collecting over N2 million in ransom. Full details of his confessions inside.
Botswana investigates claims two citizens, 19 & 20, were lured into Russia's war in Ukraine via a fake military training scheme. Government urges youth vigilance against suspicious offers.
Afreximbank launches PAPSS Cowry to fix Africa's costly cross-border payments, saving $5bn yearly and boosting intra-African trade. Discover how this platform changes the game.
The EFCC has recovered and returned N96.5 million to victims of a forex Ponzi scheme in Enugu. Learn how the fraud operated and the commission's warning to investors.
A pregnant woman, Aisha Najamu, d!ed at Turai Umaru Yar'adua Hospital in Katsina after a health worker allegedly refused a bank transfer for oxygen. The hospital cites a cash-only policy. Read the full investigation.
The Federal Government has set a December 20 deadline to settle all outstanding payments owed to road contractors, following protests over N4 trillion in delayed project financing. Minister David Umahi announced the presidential directive.
Nigeria's SEC warns against investing with Glorious Wealth Fund (GWF), an unregistered platform. Investors report inability to withdraw funds. Verify companies on SEC portal to avoid fraud.
At the Leadway Digital Growth Summit, industry leaders warned that Nigerian firms must adopt stricter data discipline and deeper collaboration to achieve measurable returns on digital marketing investments. Discover the key strategies.
Two Nigerian men and a Sudanese woman have been sentenced to over 20 years combined for a romance scam that caused a retired American teacher's suicide. Read the shocking details of the elaborate fraud.
The Federal Government has started paying monthly stipends to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) beneficiaries. Over 42,000 trainees have received ₦22,500 each. Read more.
Defence Minister Gen. Christopher Musa declares an end to ransom payments and negotiations with terrorists, citing it fuels insecurity. He outlines a multi-faceted security strategy.
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.
DeRemi Atanda receives the prestigious Nigeria Computer Society Fellowship for his transformative work in fintech and public financial systems. Discover his journey and lasting impact on Nigeria's digital economy.
A 15-year-old boy and six girls kidnapped in Bwari, FCT, have been freed after relatives paid a N2 million ransom. The peasant farmer who raised the money had to sell his ginger harvest.
Shakarra, a new e-commerce platform, is now live, enabling Nigerians to shop from US stores like Amazon and Walmart in Naira with door-to-door delivery, perfectly timed for Black Friday deals.
Abia State government starts phased payment of N60 billion pension arrears owed since 2001. Governor Alex Otti brings relief to retirees after two decades of waiting.