Youths in Kebbi State protest the EFCC's detention of former AGF Abubakar Malami, who faces 18 charges including money laundering and terrorism financing. He claims the probe is politically motivated. Read the latest.
Alpha and Roadrunner unveil electric passenger and cargo tricycles in Abuja. The initiative, featuring a lease-to-own model, aims to cut emissions and boost operator income. #GreenTransport #Nigeria
UNICEF projects 1.8 million annual child deaths in Africa by 2040. WHO and UNAIDS warn of stalled HIV fight. Urgent political action and investment in primary healthcare are needed to avert disaster.
The abrupt freeze of USAID funding forces African governments and civil society to recalibrate strategies, sparking a crucial shift towards sovereignty and sustainable domestic financing for health and gender programmes.
Russia pledges expanded cooperation with Africa at Cairo ministerial conference. Trade exceeds $27bn, with focus on industrial growth, security, and education. Details inside.
Accion Microfinance Bank pushes for digital onboarding and value-chain financing to unlock credit for Nigeria's informal sector, crucial for 80% of jobs. Read the key reforms needed.
The UAE announces a massive $6 billion investment plan for African tourism development, targeting aviation, infrastructure, and digital projects. Learn how this partnership aims to create thousands of jobs.
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.
Union Bank of Nigeria launches its 'Endless Possibilities' campaign, celebrating Nigerian resilience and ambition. Discover how the 108-year-old bank supports growth.
Federal Government mandates states to lead humanitarian and poverty reduction efforts. New 'One Humanitarian, One Poverty Reduction System' aims to harmonise interventions and boost accountability.
Nigeria's massive N37.59 trillion sea trade in Q3 2025 highlights a critical need for a strong indigenous shipping industry. Experts warn of billions in annual losses and urge action on the dormant Cabotage Fund to reclaim maritime wealth.
Push Africa partners with AUST to train and empower millions with industry skills. Over 100 healthcare assistants graduate in Abuja, marking a step towards reducing unemployment.
Nigerian journalist Ahmad Salkida details Boko Haram's adaptive financial model, from community donations to criminal enterprises, explaining its resilience against military pressure. Read the full analysis.
Former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele, ex-AGF Malami, and Ambassador Buratai have issued strong denials after being named in a report revisiting a 2021 terror financing probe. Read their full statements.
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has vehemently denied an online report linking him to terrorism financiers. He calls for a retraction and apology or faces legal proceedings.
Former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele has vehemently denied allegations of financing terrorism in Nigeria, describing the reports as malicious and baseless. Read his full statement and the context of the claims.
Former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami dismisses terror financing insinuations as politically motivated. He highlights his anti-terrorism reforms. Read his full statement.
Former AGF Abubakar Malami breaks silence, dismissing terror financing claims as baseless and politically motivated. He highlights key anti-money laundering reforms from his tenure. Read his full statement.
Presidential adviser Dr. Salma Anas warns Nigeria's health system is vulnerable due to over-reliance on foreign grants and high out-of-pocket payments. The government is pushing for Domestic Resource Mobilisation to achieve Universal Health Coverage.
Political activist Timi Frank accuses the Nigerian government of shielding terrorism sponsors and credits US actions for forcing a security response. He urges withholding intelligence until prosecution.
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) wins the 2025 Best SME Focused Bank award from CIBN, holding a dominant 24% of industry SME lending. Discover how they fuel Nigeria's top economic sectors.
Fidelity Bank CEO Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe urges the Federal Government to create specialised funding from the CRR to bridge Nigeria's $25 billion aviation finance gap and support fleet growth.
British International Investment and FCMB partner to provide a $50 million credit facility, with 70% targeting MSMEs in Northern Nigeria and 30% for women-owned businesses nationwide. Read more.
Governor Uba Sani accelerates Kuwait's $62.8m support for Kaduna's education, healthcare, and agriculture. Over 100,000 out-of-school children targeted. Read more.
South Africa announces it will not participate in the 2026 G20 meetings after the US barred its inclusion. Get the full details on this diplomatic standoff and its implications for multilateralism.
NSIA-MedServe partners with GE Healthcare to establish 10 diagnostic centres nationwide by mid-2026, boosting access to CT scans, mammography, and X-rays for early disease detection.
Presidency spokesperson Daniel Bwala justifies Tinubu's 2014 demand for Jonathan to resign over Chibok. He contrasts past and present security approaches. Read the full analysis.
Presidency spokesman Daniel Bwala claims Donald Trump's threat against Nigeria increased attacks. He also denies govt negotiates with terrorists and vows to name terror financiers.
CrediCorp launches a digital device credit programme to help over 15,000 Nigerians afford smartphones and laptops. Apply now to boost your productivity and join the digital economy.
Africa's inaugural G20 Summit in South Africa sees UAE commit $1bn to AI development. Discover how Gulf investment is transforming the continent's tech future. Read more.