FCCPC Denies Banning Airtime Borrowing
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has rejected claims that it banned airtime…
FCCPC Denies Banning Airtime Borrowing
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has rejected claims that it banned airtime borrowing and data advance services in Nigeria, attributing recent disruptions to non-compliance by telecom operators with consumer lending regulations introduced eight months ago. Ondaje Ijagwu, Director of Corporate Affairs at the Commission, said in a statement issued Friday that “no…
Employer Errors Trap N30bn Pension Savings
Nearly N30 billion in pension contributions sits in a financial purgatory. These funds belong to Nigerian workers but remain uncredited to their Retirement Savings Accounts. The National Pension Commission blames a messy cocktail of employer negligence and data blunders. Thousands of employees now face a future where their savings exist only on paper. The system…
“If We Lose, It’s Over” — Guardiola on Arsenal Showdown
Pep Guardiola has conceded that defeat to Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday would effectively end Manchester City’s Premier League title defence, but insisted that even a victory would not guarantee a fifth consecutive crown for the champions. Arsenal travel to Manchester holding a six-point advantage at the summit, though City retain a game…
Airtel Nigeria Halts Airtime Borrowing Service
Airtel Nigeria has announced the temporary suspension of its airtime and data credit services, which previously allowed eligible prepaid customers to borrow airtime or data and repay on their next recharge. In a statement issued on Friday, the Director of Corporate Communications and CSR at Airtel Nigeria, Femi Adeniran, said the decision is part…
Renard Sacked by Saudi Arabia Weeks to 2026 World Cup Kick-Off
French coach Herve Renard has been dismissed as head coach of the Saudi Arabian national team, less than two months before the opening matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Renard confirmed his removal in a telephone interview with Agence France-Presse (AFP) on Friday, ending his second stint in charge of the Green Falcons….
David Alaba Poised to Leave Real Madrid On Free Transfer
David Alaba is expected to leave Real Madrid as a free agent when his current contract expires, with multiple clubs already positioning themselves ahead of the summer transfer window. According to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who provided an update on Friday, “David Alaba, expected to leave Real Madrid as a free agent, as…
INEC Chair Amupitan to Keynote 2027 Election Dialogue
Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN), Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), will deliver a keynote address at a high-level stakeholders’ policy dialogue focused on Nigeria’s electoral process, organisers announced on Friday. The event, convened by Abuja-based law firm Law Corridor, is scheduled for April 29, 2026, at the Abuja Continental Hotel. According to…
Pope Leo XIV Slams “Tyrants” Ravaging World in Cameroon
Pope Leo XIV delivered a forceful condemnation of what he termed “a handful of tyrants” ravaging the world with war and exploitation, speaking from the heart of Cameroon’s separatist conflict during his four-nation African tour on Thursday. The pontiff travelled to Bamenda, the capital of Cameroon’s Northwest Region, where jubilant crowds lined roads, blowing…
NDPC Warns Of Coordinated Cyber Attacks On Nigerian Banks
Nigeria’s data protection regulator has issued an urgent warning over what it describes as coordinated cyber threats targeting the country’s financial systems and critical digital infrastructure, urging organisations handling personal data to immediately reinforce their security frameworks. In a Data Protection Advisory issued on Thursday and signed by its Head of Legal, Enforcement and…
Frustrated Cole Dumps England for Italian Job
Former England defender Ashley Cole has assumed his first senior head coaching position with Italian side Cesena FC, a move that follows years of unsuccessful attempts to secure a managerial role in English football. Cole, who won 107 caps for the Three Lions during a decorated playing career, told BBC Sport on Thursday that…