AFRACA, NIRSAL Lead Push for Smarter Agricultural Finance
The AFRACA Masterclass on climate resilience and artificial intelligence has brought financial professionals from across Africa together in Lagos to strengthen agricultural finance. The week-long programme, which began on August…
Nigerian Navy Disrupts Illegal Refining Sites, Recovers 103,000 Litres
The Nigerian Navy has disrupted attempts by suspected oil thieves to restart illegal refining activities in Rivers State, recovering about 103,000 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO).…
NFIU Records 42,082 Suspicious Transaction Reports in 2025
The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) received 42,082 Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) from banks, fintech firms and other reporting entities in 2025, according to its annual report. The agency also…
Veteran Actor Taiwo Hassan Reportedly Dies At 66
Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has reportedly died following a battle with stage-four cancer. Reports said the 66-year-old Yoruba actor died on Sunday after his health…
UNICEF national workshop urges Nigerian journalists to protect children in reporting
UNICEF national workshop on ethical reporting of children has urged journalists in Nigeria to put the safety, dignity and best interests of children at the centre of news reporting. Forty…
Don Jazzy says Ayra Starr changed his life after Instagram freestyle
Nigerian music executive Don Jazzy says Ayra Starr changed his life after their careers became linked through an Instagram freestyle. The Mavin Records founder made the comment while responding to…
Diana Eneje engagement: Nigerian influencer says ‘yes’ to Pascal Godwin in Cape Town
Nigerian influencer Diana Eneje has announced her Diana Eneje engagement to Lagos-based businessman Pascal Godwin after he proposed to her in Cape Town, South Africa. Eneje shared photographs of the…
2027 general election: Kwankwaso tells Nigerians to unite against ‘oppressors
The 2027 general election will be a struggle between Nigerians and what he described as “the oppressors”, Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) vice-presidential candidate Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has said. Kwankwaso made…
Wike 2027 campaign: Minister rejects Tinubu’s campaign DG role
Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike says he will not lead President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 campaign because he is not a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Wike said…
IGP Disu Warns Youths Against Political, Digital Thuggery
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has warned Nigerian youths against allowing politicians to recruit or manipulate them into political violence, urging them to protect their future by rejecting…
