CBN Announces New Withdrawal Limit
The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced a comprehensive revision of cash-related policies, introducing new nationwide withdrawal limits and scrapping the cumulative deposit cap for bank customers. In the circular signed by the Director, Financial Policy & Regulation Department, Dr….
I feel perfectly safe in Nigeria,” former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says as he dismisses reports of insecurity
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he feels “perfectly safe” in Nigeria, dismissing negative reports about the country’s security situation ahead of his visit. Johnson made the remark on Thursday during the Imo State Economic Summit 2025 held in…
Access Bank won the Bank of the Year 2025 – Nigeria at The Banker Awards.
Access Bank won the Bank of the Year 2025 – Nigeria at The Banker Awards. It was gathered that Access Bank has been named Bank of the Year 2025 – Nigeria at the prestigious Banker Awards ceremony held in London…
Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong retires from international football
Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong has announced his retirement from international football, bringing to an end a distinguished decade with the Super Eagles just weeks before the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco. Troost-Ekong, 31, confirmed in…
First Lady disburses business grants to over 9,500 persons with disabilities
In a major move to empower Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) across Nigeria, First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has provided business grants to over 9,500 beneficiaries under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Social Investment Programme. The empowerment programme, launched on Wednesday…
U.S. Announces New Visa Restrictions on alleged Persecutors of Nigerian Christians
U.S. Announces New Visa Restrictions on alleged Persecutors of Nigerian Christians Secretary of State, Senator Marco Rubio revealed today that the United States is implementing decisive measures against those responsible for alleged atrocities and violence targeting Christians in Nigeria and…
Nigerian govt gets 50 additional CNG buses for cheaper transportation
The Federal Government has received 50 additional Compressed Natural Gas buses for cheaper transportation.The Chairman of Nordmotion, Ajayi Oluwatobi, disclosed this in a statement on his X account. The move is part of the federal government’s Presidential Compressed Natural Gas…
South Sudan secures $50 Million for flood resilience project
Adham Effendi, Deputy Director for Operations and Programmes at the World Food Programme, similary described the project as a major milestone for South Sudan’s climate adaptation efforts. “We extend our sincere appreciation to the Government of Japan for co-financing the…
Senate Confirms Ex-CDS Christopher Musa as Nigeria’s New Defence Minister
The Senate has approved the appointment of former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence after a lengthy five-hour screening. The Senate has confirmed the appointment of former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher…
Cameroon opposition firebrand dies in detention aged 74
Left-wing Cameroonian opposition figure Anicet Ekane has died in detention, five weeks after he was arrested, his lawyers and party have announced. Ekane, 74, was among the leaders of an opposition coalition who endorsed Issa Tchiroma Bakary in October’s presidential…