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The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has arrested a 27-year-old woman, Hafsat Abubakar, for allegedly creating and circulating a fraudulent document claiming that fintech company OPay was shutting down its operations in Nigeria. The Force Public Relations Officer, Anietie Iniedu, disclosed this on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, during a press briefing in Abuja.…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is taking steps to stop unapproved and illegally imported phones and other SIM-enabled devices from connecting to Nigerian mobile networks. The move is part of efforts to create a central system for identifying mobile devices being used across the country. What does this mean for you? In simple terms, the…

The Federal Government has released funds for the payment of eight months of the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA) to eligible academic staff in federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education across Nigeria. The Federal Ministry of Education announced the development on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, saying the payment covers the period from January to…

Yilwatda to Lead Nigeria’s Delegation to Major Africa Governance Summit in Ghana The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, is set to lead a high-level Nigerian delegation to the 7th Africa Public Sector Conference and Awards (APSCA 2026) in Accra, Ghana. The major governance conference will hold from October…

FG Opens Free Solar PV Training for Nigerians, Applications End September 18 The Federal Government has opened applications for a free solar photovoltaic (PV) installation training programme designed to equip Nigerians with practical skills needed in the electricity and renewable energy sector. The programme is being implemented under the Siemens Energy Development Project (SEED), an…

By Our Correspondent The era of fake certificates and questionable academic qualifications could be coming under increasing pressure as the Federal Government moves to deepen digital links between the nation’s education records and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The Federal Ministry of Education and NYSC are working towards an Application Programming Interface (API) that…

From infections and deformity to tissue death: What medical experts say about the risks of penile enlargement procedures The desire for a larger penis has pushed some men to undergo surgical procedures, injections and other forms of penile enhancement. However, medical experts warn that some enlargement methods can carry serious health risks, particularly when performed…

By Staff Reporter The Federal Government has opened applications for a six-month professional teacher training programme designed to help Nigerians who are already teaching but do not have formal professional teaching qualifications become certified and eligible for registration with the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN). The programme, known as the Accelerated Teacher Professionalisation Pathway…

The Federal Government has introduced a new Learner Identification Number (LIN) as part of efforts to build a more reliable and digitally connected education system in Nigeria. The initiative is expected to give learners a unique educational identity that can help government and schools keep better records of students from the point they enter the…

Nigeria’s external reserves have risen to $54.08 billion, their highest level since December 2008, marking a major improvement in the country’s foreign-exchange position. The latest figure, recorded on September 3, 2026, represents an increase of about $8.52 billion, or 18.7 per cent, from the $45.56 billion recorded at the beginning of the year. The development…