How Nigeria’s fintech industry is shaping a new economic reality
By Precious Ekezie Nigeria’s fintech industry is playing a transformative role in the country’s economy by changing how people access and use financial services. It is driving financial inclusion, supporting digital transformation, attracting investment, and creating jobs, empowering more Nigerians to participate in the formal economy. In 2012, only 30% of Nigerian adults had access […]
Don’t hold more than 60,000 Riyals for Hajj, NAHCON cautions pilgrims
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has urged Nigerian pilgrims to avoid carrying money exceeding 60,000 Saudi Riyals or its equivalent to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj exercise. NAHCON gave the advice in a statement by its Principal Information Officer, Malam Shafil Mohammed, in Abuja on Wednesday. Mohammed cautioned the […]
FG approves two power projects for Oyo State, concessions hydropower plant
The Federal Government has approved two major energy projects in Oyo State aimed at strengthening the national grid and addressing persistent power challenges.
Tinubu taken courageous decisions to fix Nigeria’s economy – Shettima
Vice-President Kashim Shettima says the difficult but very crucial decisions taken by President Bola Tinubu are targeted at engineering an economy that works for all Nigerians. Shettima said this on Wednesday during the 15th Mechanical Engineering Distinguished Lecture (MEDL), held at the Shehu Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja. The Vice-President also said that Tinubu’s administration is taking […]
More governors, senators, Reps members ‘ll leave PDP – Ologbondiyan
Former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kola Ologbondiyan, has warned that more governors, senators, and members of the House of Representatives are likely to defect from the party ahead of the 2027 general election.
Insecurity a threat to Tinubu’s economic reforms, investment in Nigeria – UK
Soni Daniel, Editor, Northern Region The United Kingdom on Wednesday reviewed Nigeria’s socio-economic landscape and affirmed that the country’s robust economic reforms have opened the path for more investments, economic growth and development. The United Kingdom’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr. Richard Montgomery, who made the assertion at a press conference to highlight UK-Nigeria economic […]
Lagos Primaries Protests: APC has way of putting its house in order – Scribe Oladejo
The Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Lagos chapter, Seye Oladejo, has dismissed concerns over alleged crisis in the party following recent results of the Local Government primaries, asserting that the party will resolve any issues amicably.
Police arrest cattle rustlers, recover 273 cows linked to notorious bandits in Kaduna
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The police in Kaduna State have arrested 2 suspected cattle rustlers and recovered 273 cows that were linked to notorious bandits. The Police Public Relations officer in the state, DSP Mansir Hassan, said the feat was achieved on 11th May 2025, acting on credible intelligence on the movement of suspected rustled cattle’s […]
With Tinubu’s reforms, Nigeria’s ready for investment – insecurity remains a threat – UK envoy
The United Kingdom on Wednesday reviewed Nigeria’s socio-economic landscape and affirmed that the country’s robust economic reforms have opened the path for more investments, economic growth and development.
FG to curb menace of Japa syndrome before December – Umoh
The Chaiman, House of Representatives’ Committee on Health Institutions, Dr Patrick Umoh, says the Federal Government will have a roundtable with stakeholders to address the issue of Japa syndrome before December 2025. Umoh disclosed this during the Committee’s Oversight Function visit to the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) on Wednesday in Lagos. He described the […]
South-East threatens to dump PDP if denied national secretary position
The South-East bloc of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has threatened to reconsider its relationship with the party if the zone was denied the position of the party’s National Secretary. This is contained in a communiqué issued at the end of South-East PDP Zonal Executive Committee (ZEC) meeting held on Wednesday in Enugu. The document was […]
Pharmacists clarify Pharm.D curriculum, dismiss Resident Doctors’ claims
The Association of Hospital and Administrative Pharmacists of Nigeria (AHAPN) has responded to recent criticisms from the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) regarding the adoption of the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) degree, describing the doctors’ remarks as “misleading” and based on a “misrepresentation of facts.”
FCTA warns against underage gambling, unveils new gaming framework
The Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA has warned lottery operators against allowing minors participate in gambling, vowing to sanction erring operators.
Bill to establish National Rice Development Council scales second reading in Senate
A bill seeking the establishment of the National Rice Development Council to drive the comprehensive development of Nigeria’s rice sector has successfully passed its second reading in the Senate.
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Tiv leaders raise alarm over killings, land seizures
A fresh wave of tension is sweeping across Nasarawa State as a coalition of Tiv leaders has accused the state government of masterminding a campaign of ethnic cleansing and land seizure disguised as agricultural development.
