How financial institutions can rebuild trust in age of AI and advanced fraud – Ayoola Afolabi
By Bayo Wahab Ayoola Afolabi, a Fraud and Change Professional with experience spanning Africa and the United Kingdom, discusses how AI-driven fraud detection is reshaping banking security, and why effective response, not just detection, is key to rebuilding trust in financial systems. For years, financial institutions have approached fraud primarily as a technology challenge: detect […]
Farmers, artisans skeptical over FG’s Cooperative Bank proposal
By Cynthia Alo Despite the Federal Government’s promise of affordable financing and financial inclusion through the proposed Cooperative Bank of Nigeria, many farmers, agribusiness operators and artisans have expressed skepticism over the initiative, insisting that transparency, low-interest loans and grassroots implementation will determine its success. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator […]
AIG Jimoh bags NUJ FCT crime fighter of the Year Award
By Esther Onyegbula There was pomp, applause and widespread commendation in Abuja as the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, was honoured with the Nigeria Union of Journalists, FCT Council’s prestigious Crime Fighter of the Year Award for his contributions to policing, crime prevention and public safety in Nigeria. The award, regarded as one […]
World Family Doctors Day: Nigeria faces acute shortage of family doctors — SOFPON
By Chioma Obinna The Society of Family Physicians of Nigeria, SOFPON, has raised alarm over the acute shortage of family doctors in Nigeria, warning that worsening economic hardship, burnout and the migration of healthcare workers abroad are threatening compassionate healthcare delivery across the country. The warning came as family physicians marked the 2026 World Family […]
Nollywood actress Oma honours mum, fetes widows with bags of rice, wrappers
By Ochuko Akuopha Nollywood actress and content creator, Favour Nwaoma Ogochukwu Onyebuchi, has distributed bags of rice, wrappers and cash gifts to over 100 widows and vulnerable persons. The actress, popularly known as Favour Oma, carried out the humanitarian outreach at Asaba, Delta State capital, while celebrating her birthday anniversary. The outreach also featured free […]
RegTech ‘ll boost financial inclusion, digital trust – Presidency
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA – THE Presidency on Wednesday identified Regulatory Technology (RegTech) as a critical instrument for achieving financial inclusion and building a trusted digital ecosystem capable of driving Nigeria’s economic transformation agenda. Speaking at the 2026 RegTech Africa Conference and Expo (#RACE2026) held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, the Technical Adviser […]
