Court Orders Final Forfeiture of Hotel, School, Event Centre Linked to Pastor’s Alleged N1.3bn Fraud
A Federal High Court sitting in Lafia, Nasarawa State, has ordered the final forfeiture of multiple high-value assets linked to a Nigerian pastor accused of orchestrating a massive fraud scheme…
Fuel Price May Hit N2,000 Per Litre, TUC Warns, Proposes New Local Refining Subsidy Model
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has warned that the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, could rise to as high as N2,000 per litre…
Ilorin Building Collapse: Two Children Rescued as Kwara Authorities Warn on Structural Safety
Two children have been rescued following the collapse of a two-storey residential building in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, on Thursday morning. The incident occurred at about 9:10 a.m. on…
CBN Debunks Fake N5,000 Banknote Claim, Warns Against Viral Currency Misinformation
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dismissed viral claims circulating on social media alleging the introduction of a new N5,000 banknote. The apex bank confirmed that the image being…
DR Congo to Ban Dollar Cash Transactions in Fresh Currency Reform Move
The Central Bank of Congo (BCC) has announced plans to prohibit the use of foreign currencies, including the U.S. dollar, for cash transactions across the country. The directive, set to…
CBN Dismisses Polaris Bank Liquidation Rumours, Assures Banking Sector Stability
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dismissed widespread rumours suggesting that Polaris Bank is undergoing liquidation, assuring the public that the country’s banking system remains stable and secure. In…
Poverty Hits 63% in Nigeria Despite Inflation Slowdown – World Bank
Poverty in Nigeria climbed to 63 per cent in 2025 despite a significant slowdown in inflation, according to the latest report by the World Bank, underscoring the limited impact of…
Naira Appreciates to N1,365/$ as Dollar Weakens on Global Ceasefire Optimism
The Nigerian currency appreciated to N1,365 per dollar on Thursday, gaining slightly against the U.S. dollar amid a broader decline in the global value of the greenback. Data from the…
Insecurity, Power Outages Top Concerns for Businesses – CBN
Businesses across Nigeria have identified insecurity and inadequate electricity supply as their most pressing operational challenges in March 2026, according to the latest survey by the Central Bank of Nigeria…
Public Health Physicians Launch Secretariat, Housing Estate Project in Abuja
The Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN) has unveiled plans to construct a national secretariat alongside a housing estate for its members in Abuja, marking a key milestone…