Is decentralized finance on a track to redefine our impression of banking?
By Moses Aje The very creation of cryptocurrency has changed the way we perceive finance in its core. For the first time in forever, transactions could be made truly independent, yet secure and unreplicable. And since that moment, it was only a matter of time until crypto would try to mimic available features from traditional […]
CBN revamps agric guarantee scheme, targets smallholder farmers
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has launched a major overhaul of the Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme Fund (ACGSF), unveiling a new strategic direction aimed at expanding credit access to smallholder farmers and accelerating national food security efforts. Speaking in Abuja at the inauguration of the reconstituted ACGSF Board, CBN Governor, […]
Abia APC group backs Tinubu for 2027, Ikoh for governorship, calls for Kanu’s release
A pro-All Progressives Congress (APC) group in Abia State, known as the Ozurumba Movement, has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in 2027 and former Minister of Science and Technology, Chief Henry Ikoh, for the 2027 Abia governorship race.
Extend TETFund to private tertiary institutions, GUU 1st female VC urges FG
The first female Vice Chancellor of Gregory University Uturu, GUU, Abia State, Professor Cele Njoku, has urged the federal government, to allow private tertiary institutions to also benefit from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, (TETFund).
Customs B’odogwu has disrupted our operations – Shipping lines
By Godwin Oritse The Shipping Association of Nigeria (SAN), which represents foreign shipping lines operating in the country, says the newly introduced Unified Customs Management System (UCMS) has not only disrupted their operations, but it has caused them to incur significant losses. Speaking with journalists in Lagos over the weekend, the Chairperson of the group, […]
CSOs warn Kano’s parallel Hisbah poses national security threat
A coalition of civil society organisations has warned that the emergence of a parallel Hisbah group in Kano State poses a grave threat to national security and constitutional order.
NHRC urges Plateau residents to break silence on rights abuses
…Marks 30th anniversary By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos – The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Plateau State Office, has called on citizens to speak out against all forms of rights violations, stressing that timely reporting is essential to ensuring protection and justice. The Commission made the appeal in Jos during a street and market sensitisation campaign […]
76 bag first class as FUTO graduates over 3,900 students
A total of 1,272 graduands earned Second Class Upper Division, 1,867 obtained Second Class Lower Division, while 151 graduated with Third Class honours.
Kwankwasiyya Diaspora reaffirms support for Kwankwaso, commends Gov Yusuf at Glasgow meeting
The Kwankwasiyya Diaspora has reiterated its steadfast loyalty to its national leader, Engr. Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, while urging the Federal Government to urgently address the rising insecurity across Nigeria.
Southern Kaduna journalists laud Tinubu over Christopher Musa’s Defence Minister appointment
The Southern Kaduna Journalists’ Forum (SKJF) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing retired General Christopher Gwabin Musa, immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, as Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, describing the move as timely, merit-driven, and inclusive.
Katampe residents allege harassment over license fees
By Favour Ulebor, Abuja Residents of Katampe Extension in Abuja have allegedly said that officials of the Bwari Area Council, along with thugs and armed policemen, entered the district and took away gatekeepers and house staff while claiming to enforce radio and television licence payments. In a statement signed by the Katampe Extension Residents Association […]
