New CBN Rules for Agent Banking and Why OPay Stands Out in the New Era
By Theresa Agunbiade On April 1, 2026, a new chapter began for agent banking in Nigeria, as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) introduced updated guidelines to regulate the operations of Point of Sale (PoS) operators and financial service providers. These changes are not just about rules; they are about building a safer, more reliable […]
INEC’s derecognition of ADC leaders inspired by Jagaban politics - Nwosu
Nwosu further alleged bias on the part of the electoral body’s leadership, claiming that the INEC chairman is aligned with the ruling party.
Electricity: NISO cuts transmission losses to 7.05%, pushes grid stability reforms
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), Abdu Mohammed Bello, has disclosed that transmission losses on the national grid have dropped significantly to 7.05 percent, from levels close to 10 percent recorded at the agency’s inception.
Israel military claims Al Jazeera journalist killed in Gaza was Hamas militant
The Israeli military said on Thursday that an Al Jazeera journalist killed a day earlier in an Israeli strike in Gaza was a Hamas militant who had “operated under the guise of a journalist”.
Venezuela’s interim president announces wage increase
The minimum hourly wage in Venezuela is currently equivalent to 27 US cents, with annual inflation exceeding 600 percent.
Iran announces alternative routes in Hormuz strait
Tehran has agreed to temporarily reopen the strait, through which one-fifth of the world’s oil usually passes, as part of a two-week truce.
