Top 10 Most Prosperous Countries in Africa (2026)
The HelloSafe Prosperity Index 2026 has ranked Africa’s most prosperous nations using a 0–100 scale based on key indicators such as GDP (PPP), Gross National Income (GNI), Human Development Index…
New Housing Minister Targets Nigeria’s 20 Million Housing Deficit
Nigeria’s newly appointed Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Muttaqha Rabe Darma, has pledged to tackle the country’s housing deficit through innovation, policy reforms, and strategic planning. Darma made this…
Tinubu Swears In Muttaqha Darma as Housing Minister After Cabinet Shake-Up
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially sworn in Muttaqha Rabe Darma as the new Minister of Housing and Urban Development, following a recent cabinet reshuffle. The swearing-in ceremony took place…
Taiwo Oyedele Assumes Office as Nigeria’s Finance Minister
Taiwo Oyedele has officially assumed office as Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, following a formal handover by his predecessor, Wale Edun. The transition, which took…
EFCC Nabs Former Skye Bank Boss Tunde Ayeni in N36bn Fraud Case
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Tunde Ayeni, a former chairman of the defunct Skye Bank, over alleged fraud involving billions of naira and millions of dollars.…
FG Unveils ₦10bn Housing Loan Scheme to Boost Civil Servant Homeownership
The Federal Government has approved a ₦10 billion housing loan scheme targeted at improving homeownership among civil servants, as part of ongoing efforts to address Nigeria’s housing deficit and enhance…
FCCPC Shuts Down Paradise Estate in Abuja Over Alleged Consumer Rights Violations
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has sealed Paradise Estate located in the Life Camp Extension area of Abuja over alleged violations of consumer rights. Allegations of Undelivered Housing…
CBN Raises ATM Card Fees to N1,500, Scraps Monthly Maintenance Charges
The Central Bank of Nigeria has increased the fee for issuing and replacing ATM debit and credit cards by 50 percent, raising it from N1,000 to N1,500. At the same…
Fire Razes Ikom Magistrate Court, Destroys Case Files in Early-Morning Blaze
A devastating fire has completely gutted Magistrate Court 1 in Ikom Local Government Area, Cross River State, destroying vital legal records, exhibits, and ongoing case files. The incident occurred in…
FG Plans to Borrow N700 Billion Through April Bond Auction as Rates Stay Elevated
The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to raise N700 billion from the domestic bond market in April 2026, continuing its gradual borrowing strategy amid persistently high interest rates. The…