The Central Bank of Nigeria revoked the licenses of 46 microfinance banks due to under-capitalisation, prolonged inactivity, and other regulatory breaches, aiming to protect depositors and ensure financial stability.
Atiku Abubakar condemns Tinubu administration over ₦501bn power bond, demands publication of all beneficiaries amid APGC revelations that the bond was not fully disbursed.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks effective July 1, 2026, for failing to meet regulatory requirements.
The UK government introduces legislation requiring some asylum seekers to repay up to £10,000 in support costs before settlement, aiming to reduce taxpayer burden.
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The US Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship in a 6-3 ruling, rejecting President Trump's executive order. The decision preserves automatic citizenship for anyone born on US soil under the 14th Amendment.
Kebbi Commissioner Yakubu Ahmed refutes reports of new insurgency group Sai Malam, revealing it's a cybercrime ring; also debunks false child mortality data blamed on opposition.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo warns that Nigeria must never experience another civil war, citing unresolved issues from the 1967-1970 conflict and calling for historical reckoning.
Pope Leo has appointed Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins and Father Wenceslaus Madu to key roles in the Vatican's Dicastery for Evangelization, highlighting Nigeria's growing influence in the global Catholic Church.
Former Science and Technology Minister Uche Nnaji was arrested at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on July 1, 2025, over alleged forgery of academic certificates and will be handed to ICPC for interrogation.
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Nigeria's state police bill offers a chance to redesign security governance, but accountability and justice reforms are crucial for lasting peace, says researcher Lekan Olayiwola.
President Donald Trump directed US petrol retailers to reduce pump prices to about $2.50 per gallon, warning of consequences for overcharging and accusing some sellers of illegal gauging.
Arewa Youth Integrity Forum criticises Atiku Abubakar for demanding Femi Gbajabiamila's resignation, citing presumption of innocence and need for due process.
Uganda announces evacuation of 746 citizens from South Africa after one Ugandan killed in xenophobic attacks; charter flights by Uganda Airlines to begin within days.
Historian Ibrahim Anoba documents how colonial laws, court actions, and property confiscations systematically persecuted Yoruba Olorisa practitioners, forcing many to abandon their faith.
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The Supreme Court has affirmed the final forfeiture of N1.582 billion linked to a former NIRSAL consultant, Steve Ogidan, to the federal government, dismissing his appeal as lacking merit.
CIFCFIN criticizes ICAN's Certified Forensic Accountant of Nigeria programme, citing statutory mandate conflicts and urging clarification to protect the public and professional integrity.
Historical records confirm Nigeria contributed about $61 billion to South Africa's anti-apartheid struggle, but the figure represents cumulative support over decades, not a single payment.
Nigeria's first public Mental Health Policy Commitment Tracker launches to independently monitor implementation of the National Mental Health Act amid slow progress on key reforms.
Nigeria's NHRC Executive Secretary Tony Ojukwu, SAN, was elected Vice-President of the African National Preventive Mechanisms Network during its conference in Kigali, Rwanda.
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TAF Africa and INEC launched a voter registration drive at Benue's Mega IDP Camp in Agan, aiming to include displaced persons and those with disabilities in the electoral process.
PDP chieftain Bode George praises President Tinubu for pushing state police, saying decentralising security is what he has long advocated and Tinubu's move impressed him.
Pope Leo has appointed Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins of Lagos and Father Wenceslaus C. Madu to senior positions in the Vatican's Dicastery for Evangelization, boosting African representation.
Delta Assembly declares Hon. Collins Egbetamah's seat vacant after he defected from APC to NDC, citing Section 109 of the Constitution. INEC to conduct by-election.
Buba Galadima, a key ally of Rabiu Kwankwaso, has criticized President Tinubu's state police plan, warning it could be used to suppress opposition during elections.
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The US Supreme Court ruled that states can prohibit transgender women from competing in female sports, upholding Idaho and West Virginia laws, with divided opinions on constitutional grounds.
Atiku Abubakar calls on President Tinubu to suspend Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila amid N400 million bribery allegations and a disputed N27.4 billion budget allocation.
The FRSC begins its 2026 recruitment exercise on July 3, 2026. Applicants must meet 15 specific requirements including age, education, and physical fitness. The process is free.
The United Nations warns the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak could cost Africa $3.6 billion in GDP and cause 328,000 job losses if it spreads beyond DR Congo and Uganda.
Nigeria contributed an estimated $61 billion to South Africa's anti-apartheid struggle, confirmed by the South African Institute of International Affairs and thanked by Nelson Mandela.
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The UK government plans to require asylum seekers to repay £10,000 for support costs once they start working, sparking criticism from refugee organisations.
