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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has cautioned Nigerians against rejecting the ₦100 banknote, reaffirming that the denomination remains legal tender and is valid for all transactions across the country. The apex bank issued the clarification following reports that some traders, transport operators, business owners and members of the public have been refusing to accept…

Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have killed two suspected kidnappers during a gun battle along the Ilu-Abo axis of the Akure–Owo Expressway in Akure North Local Government Area, successfully foiling an attempted kidnapping. According to the police, the operation followed credible intelligence on the movement of armed kidnappers in the area. Tactical operatives…

Nigeria, Africa’s largest crude oil producer, could see a temporary boost in oil earnings after global crude prices surged following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that the ceasefire with Iran is over, reigniting fears of supply disruptions across the Middle East. Brent crude, the international benchmark used to price Nigeria’s oil exports, climbed by more…

By Staff Reporter The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has commenced an investigation into 34 tertiary institutions across the country over allegations of failing to refund students whose tuition fees were paid twice under the Federal Government’s student loan programme. The probe follows a wave of complaints from students who claimed they had personally paid…

LAGOS, July 7, 2026 – Nigeria’s currency, the naira, continued its upward momentum at the official foreign exchange market, appreciating further against the United States dollar as improved liquidity and sustained monetary reforms boosted market confidence. Latest figures released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the naira appreciated by ₦1.92 at the…

LAGOS – July 6, 2026 – Nigerian music promoter and socialite Sam Larry has broken his silence from his hospital bed following the fatal road accident that left him seriously injured and claimed the life of his bouncer. The accident occurred in the early hours of Saturday along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, when the vehicle…

ABUJA, July 3, 2026 — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has unveiled the Power Force Programme, a Federal Government initiative aimed at training 5,000 young Nigerians in smart meter installation and related technical skills as part of efforts to accelerate electricity sector reforms, create jobs, and eliminate estimated billing. The programme, launched under the Presidential Metering…

The Federal Government has announced a major reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), confirming that the scheme’s iconic khaki uniform will be replaced with Adire fabric as part of a broader restructuring programme approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC). The announcement was made on Thursday, July 2, 2026, by the Minister of…

….How Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew allegedly forged presidential documents, floated a fictitious government agency and attempted to gain official recognition The Federal Government has unveiled what it describes as an elaborate fraud involving Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, who allegedly forged presidential documents, impersonated a senior government official and operated a non-existent federal agency in a…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licences of 46 Microfinance Banks (MFBs) across the country over persistent regulatory infractions and failure to comply with the provisions of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA), 2020. The revocation, which takes immediate effect, was approved by the Governor of the Central Bank…