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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued an urgent warning to the public regarding a rise in fraudulent online communications, emails, and text messages falsely claiming to originate from the bank. In a statement released Tuesday by the Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi Ali, the apex bank cautioned that these messages are…
Pope Leo XIV will visit Bata prison on Wednesday during the final leg of his 11-day apostolic journey across Africa. This visit to the overcrowded facility highlights the pontiff’s ongoing focus on human dignity and the struggles of the marginalized. The Pope’s itinerary includes meetings with families and youth at a stadium in Bata, alongside…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is implementing significant reforms to the Bank Verification Number (BVN) system, effective May 1, 2026. These measures aim to curb rising fraud and secure digital financial channels. Customers must adapt to stricter protocols regarding device usage, identity verification, and account management. The apex bank is prioritising system integrity over…
Gunmen abducted 15 passengers on the Calabar-Oron waterways last Friday. The victims were travelling by ferry from Cross River to Akwa Ibom when the attackers struck. Police confirmed the incident following a report from a naval officer. Security forces now scramble to track the kidnappers. The trail remains cold for now. The Cross River police…
President Donald Trump confirmed the United States will maintain a naval blockade of Iranian ports until a permanent peace deal ends the current conflict. The ceasefire, which enabled Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, faces a critical expiration this Wednesday. Mr. Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that he might choose…
Nigeria’s fiscal prospects have brightened as the price of its premium crude grades, Brass River and Qua Iboe, soared to $113 per barrel on Thursday. This valuation places Nigerian oil significantly above the international Brent benchmark, which currently trades at $96 per barrel. The surge coincides with a jump in domestic production, which has reached…
The United States has expressed renewed confidence in securing a diplomatic resolution to the six-week war with Iran. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that discussions are underway for a second round of peace talks to be held in Islamabad. A Pakistani delegation arrived in Tehran on Wednesday to deliver a fresh message from…
Ada stands at the whiteboard in front of eleven colleagues, marker uncapped, the sharp chemical smell of dry-erase ink cutting through the conference room air, and the word she needs, the word she knows, is gone. Her free hand finds the hem of her blazer and twists it slowly, a private anchor while heat rises…
The Federal Government has triggered a sharp debate across Nigeria’s industrial landscape by slashing import tariffs on 127 items. A new fiscal policy, signed by Finance Minister Wale Edun, cuts duties on essential medicines, rice, and vehicles to ease the cost of living. While the move offers immediate relief to consumers, it has drawn fire…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) will inaugurate its newly elected state executives on 12 May 2026, despite a deepening rift with electoral regulators. The party announced the date on Sunday, following a series of weekend congresses it described as a victory for internal democracy. This move signals a direct challenge to the Independent National Electoral…
