The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has raised concerns over Nigeria’s fintech and Point-of-Sale (POS) networks. Weak verification processes and poor oversight, they warn, create opportunities for criminal exploitation. At a resumed investigative session organized by the House Ad-hoc Committee on Cryptocurrency and POS Operations, Dein Whyte, EFCC Cybercrime Section Supervisor, explained the risks….
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has presented a N4.237 trillion Lagos budget for the 2026 fiscal year. He delivered the proposal on Tuesday before the Lagos State House of Assembly. The session drew top government officials, traditional leaders, and civil society representatives. Sanwo-Olu began his address at about 1:25 p.m. He explained that the budget, tagged “Budget…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has chosen to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 27.0%, signaling its commitment to securing recent progress in the fight against inflation. The decision came after the 303rd Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held on Tuesday. Why the CBN Hit the Pause Button CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso explained that…
The controversy erupted after Ahmed Isah, host of the Brekete Family programme, announced the withdrawal of his N500,000 gift to Baba Mohbad’s father. His decision followed the circulation of an alleged bank statement showing that the late singer’s father had already received donations worth about $26,000. The amount translates to tens of millions of naira….
Armed bandits attacked the Divine Majesty Worship Ministry in Agboda Village, Nasarawa State, during a night prayer vigil. The assailants caused panic among worshippers, who fled in fear. The sudden attack has raised serious security concerns in the area. Eyewitnesses said the bandits arrived unexpectedly during the vigil. Congregants scrambled to safety as the intruders…
In a major push for mental health reform, the Lagos State Government has launched the Lagos Community of Mental Health Providers (LCP) Directory, a Ministry-led platform designed to centralize and expand access to mental health services across the state. The new Directory offers a comprehensive registry of mental health practitioners and organizations in Lagos and…
On this year’s World Toilet Day, Harpic, Nigeria’s leading toilet-cleaning brand under Reckitt, reaffirmed its dedication to improving sanitation and hygiene nationwide. The announcement came during activities marking the Day, themed “We Will Always Need the Toilet”, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation and the Lagos State Government. According to…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar officially registered as a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Monday, marking a significant political move ahead of the 2027 general elections. The registration has already sparked controversies, drawing criticism from prominent figures in the All Progressives Congress (APC). Former Edo State governor, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, and APC…
President Bola Tinubu has rejected the use of private military and security companies in African conflict zones. He warned that their involvement undermines state sovereignty and complicates counter-terrorism efforts. Speaking at the 7th African Union–European Union Summit in Luanda, Angola, during the plenary session on “Peace, Security, Governance and Multilateralism,” Tinubu stressed that peace initiatives…
The Director General of the State Security Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, released Kenneth Okechukwu Nwafor, who authorities had arrested in July 2022 for alleged links to the banned Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB). Nwafor comes from Isuikwuato Local Government Area in Abia State. DSS will pay him N5 million for his wrongful detention. In…
