Reps hold hearing on Fintech Regulatory Commission Bill
The House of Representatives on Monday took a major step toward overhauling Nigeria’s fast-growing financial technology sector as lawmakers and stakeholders converged for a public hearing on a bill seeking to establish the Nigerian Fintech Regulatory Commission (NFRC).
Nigerian female football player kidnapped
The family of Ihotu John Rebecca, a Nigerian female footballer kidnapped on the Benin Expressway has called on well-meaning Nigerians to come to their aid as the abductors of their daughter are asking for a N20 million ransom.
Iran threatens to withdraw from 2026 World Cup after US strikes
IRAN could boycott the World Cup after US airstrikes killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Violence between Iran, America and Israel escalated dramatically on Friday and Saturday with bombs being dropped from all sides.
Iran war spreads across region as Israel strikes Hezbollah
“Large-scale strikes” were also ongoing in the heart of Tehran, Israeli forces said, as the US military widened its targets across Iran on Sunday.
Sanwo-Olu felicitates Adeboye at 84
”Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye is a true ambassador of God. He has been a blessing not just to the Redeemed Christian Church of God but also to us in Lagos State and the country,” Sanwo-Olu said.
UK toughens asylum rules to discourage migration
“Refugee status will become temporary and subject to review,” the Home Office said in a statement released late Sunday, adding the changes would take effect on March 2.
