Woman Cries Out Over Portable's ₦1m vs ₦20k Payment
A Nigerian woman accuses singer Portable of paying only ₦20,000 for a music collaboration after a public promise of ₦1 million. Read details and netizens' reactions.
A Nigerian woman accuses singer Portable of paying only ₦20,000 for a music collaboration after a public promise of ₦1 million. Read details and netizens' reactions.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde approves a 100% increase in gratuity payments for retirees, raising it from ₦1.5bn to ₦3bn. NLC confirms the worker-friendly move and consistent 13th-month salary payment. Read more.
Oba Kamilu Salami, the Ojibara of Bayagan Ile in Kwara, is free after 25 days. The community paid a huge ransom in two installments without government help. Read the full story.
A Nigerian lady's disciplined saving method of ₦1,000 daily to pay her ₦350k rent goes viral. With rent now ₦600k, she plans to double her daily savings. See her inspiring story and netizens' reactions.
Nigerian banks warn customers against using public Wi-Fi for transactions this festive season as fraud spikes. Learn how to protect your account from cybercriminals.
The Central Bank of Nigeria directs Access, Zenith, UBA & others to improve foreign card acceptance, aiming to resolve transaction failures for tourists and returning Nigerians.
Lagos State, First Bank, Swedish Government & others sponsor the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) in Lagos, Jan 7-11, 2026. Theme: 'Unstoppable Africa'. Read the full schedule.
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.
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.
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.
Nigerian alté veteran BOJ drops his sixth studio album, 'Duplicity,' blending Afrobeat, jazz, and alté. Featuring Olamide & Show Dem Camp, it's a journey through his artistic range. Listen now!
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.
Nigerian music giants Wizkid and Asake have announced a joint project titled 'REAL,' set for release this December 2025. Get the exclusive details on this major collaboration.
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.
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.
Spotify Wrapped 2025 reveals surprising music blends among Nigerian listeners, mixing gospel and secular tracks. Gospel artist Dunsin Oyekan reacts to the trend. Find out how to check your own Wrapped.
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.
Senator Yemi Adaramodu denies FG paid ransom for Kebbi, Niger, Kwara kidnap victims. Security used persuasion, not money. Read full details on rescue operations.