The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has published a comprehensive assessment of the country’s fintech landscape, highlighting priorities to sustain innovation, strengthen system integrity, and drive the next phase of digital financial growth. The report examines the scale and maturity of Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem, noting the nation’s leadership in real-time payments and the structural factors…
Shareholders of Dangote Cement Plc have earned more than N3.3 trillion in dividends over the past 15 years, alongside significant capital gains from the stock, the company disclosed during its “Facts Behind the Figures” presentation at the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Wednesday. The session was led by the company’s new Chairman, Mr. Emmanuel Ikazoboh, who…
The Police Command in Nasarawa State says it has arrested suspected kidnappers involved in the abduction and killing of Miss Favour Francis, a resident of Ombi Anzaku community in Lafia Local Government Area. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Lafia, describing the arrests as part of…
Turkish Airlines has marked ten years of direct service between Istanbul and Abuja with a celebratory dinner in the Nigerian capital, describing the occasion as a testament to perseverance, innovation, and global connection. Speaking at the event, the airline’s General Manager in Abuja, Mr Akin Carcki, said the past decade represented not just longevity but…
Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) in Awka has appointed Prof. Ugochukwu Anyaehie as its new Vice-Chancellor, following approval by the institution’s Governing Council. His tenure will commence on 19 November and will run for five years. The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Mr Olugbenga Kukoyi, confirmed the appointment on Sunday in Abuja, noting that…
A Department of State Services,(DSS)’ witness, on Wednesday, told the Federal High Court in Abuja how cell phone analysis of four defendants who allegedly carried out the terror attack on Owo church placed them at the crime scene. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the suspected terrorists were alleged to have perpetrated the…
The International Press Centre (IPC) has called for a review of the sanctions regime for Freedom of Information (FOI) Act violations by public officials. Mr Lanre Arogundade, the Executive Director of the IPC, made the call on Monday in Abuja in his opening remarks at the opening of a two-day Stakeholders’s Technical Meeting on FOI…
Senator Mohammed Sani Musa, CON, representing Niger East Senatorial District, on Friday paid a condolence visit to the Emir of Zazzau Suleja, His Royal Highness Alhaji Awwal Ibrahim, over the death of his wife, Hajia Rahmatu Awwal Ibrahim. The Senator, who also chairs the Senate Committee on Finance, arrived the Emir’s palace early in the…
Veteran Nollywood stars Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD), Francis Duru and the sensational R&B music group, Styl-Plus are set to thrill Abuja residents at the ” The Love Story” concert on Feb 14, its organisers have said. Patrick Otoro, organiser of the romantic show, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) on Tuesday…
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced the pilot take-off of its new Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered registration portal. The Registrar-General of the CAC, Malam Hussaini Magaji, in a statement, made the announcement said during the 2025 Stakeholders Forum held in Port Harcourt. Magaji described the initiative as a major milestone in Nigeria’s business facilitation drive….
