A viral X post claiming Nigeria has $500 billion debt and UAE is worth $700 billion is mostly false; actual figures show Nigeria's debt at $110.97 billion and UAE's net wealth at $3.12 trillion.
The Federal High Court in Abuja ruled that FCCPC can investigate consumer complaints about airline ticket pricing, dismissing Air Peace's suit challenging its authority.
Finland's foreign ministry has published visa rules for Chinese, Hong Kong, and Macao travelers. Chinese citizens need a visa except diplomatic passport holders; Hong Kong and Macao SAR passport holders can enter visa-free.
Nigeria's Federal Government releases updated register of terrorism financiers, adding four new names in 2026, bringing total sanctioned persons and entities to 54.
The United States maintains full entry bans on nationals from four West African countries as of 2026, while seven additional nations face partial visa restrictions, including Nigeria.
OIS Services confirmed temporary suspension of visa application and biometric services for Nigerian missions in the US, citing an administrative recognition process required by the US government.
A viral X post falsely claims Peter Obi said his son is gay. Fact-checkers reviewed the full interview and found no evidence of the statement. The quote is fabricated.
The UAE has announced a new visa-on-arrival policy for 2026, with only Kenya and South Africa from Africa qualifying, subject to holding a valid residence permit from specific countries.
The US government warns Green Card holders against common mistakes, emphasizing timely removal of conditions for two-year cards to avoid losing permanent resident status.
Israel shared intelligence with the US about a specific Iranian plot to assassinate President Donald Trump, but American officials have not independently verified the report.
Mukesh Ambani tops the 2025 Forbes India Rich List at $105 billion, followed by Gautam Adani at $92 billion. India now has 284 billionaires, third globally.
The NDIC has started verifying depositors of 46 microfinance banks whose licences were revoked by the CBN. BVN-linked accounts will be paid directly; others must visit bank offices with required documents.
A viral Instagram claim that Canada criminalised quoting the Bible is false. The Combating Hate Act removes a religious defence but does not prohibit religious speech.
A viral video claiming Christians in Nigeria are being sold into slavery is false; the footage originates from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and was taken out of context.
Connected Development (CODE) found that Adamawa left over ₦13.2 million in BHCPF epidemic funds unused from 2021 to 2025 due to ministerial review delays, while Kano received only one quarterly disbursement since the program launched.
Public affairs analyst Chima Okoro praised EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede for transforming the agency into a proactive, intelligence-driven institution, citing cybercrime arrests, FATF grey list exit, and asset recovery.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike dismisses links between Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila and the alleged PFIPC scandal, calling accusations 'madness' and citing a personal experience with his son.
The SEC has directed market operators to submit Q2 2026 ownership and capital flows returns within two days, warning of regulatory sanctions for non-compliance.
The UAE's 30-day emergency visa grace period expired on July 9, 2026. Stranded travellers must now exit or regularize status to avoid Dh50 daily fines.
An FCT High Court remanded former CCT Chairman Danladi Umar in Kuje prison after he was arraigned on four corruption counts involving N11.5 million from contractors.
The US government has outlined seven key steps for immigrants to obtain a Green Card, including checking eligibility, filing a petition, and attending biometrics.
Presidential aide Daniel Bwala revealed Al Jazeera privately apologised for his March 2026 interview, but refused public apology, leading to a defamation lawsuit in England.
Canada published its updated 2026 directory of nations subject to strict visitor visa regulations, requiring biometrics and consular evaluation for all entry methods.
The UK Home Office has made the Electronic Travel Authorisation mandatory for visa-free visitors from 85 nations, costing £16 and lasting up to two years.
The US Air Force released monthly pay for enlisted ranks E-1 to E-5, with an E-5 Staff Sergeant earning $3,342.90 monthly, equivalent to over N4.6 million.
The SEC has lifted the suspension on BGL Securities and BGL Asset Management, allowing them to resume operations as broker/dealer and fund manager respectively.
A Federal High Court in Abuja ordered permanent forfeiture of one property and interim forfeiture of four others linked to former Power Minister Saleh Mamman, convicted for corruption involving N33.8 billion.
Malawi, Kenya, and Madagascar became the first African nations to endorse a precautionary pause on deep-sea mining at the Our Ocean Conference, joining 40 countries to protect international waters.
The Nigerian Press Organisation praises President Tinubu for ordering the FCCPC to probe Meta, Google, X, and AI platforms over alleged content exploitation and anti-competitive practices.
The Nigerian Senate rejected a proposal to nationalise South African companies like MTN and DStv to compensate victims of xenophobic attacks, opting for diplomatic measures.