By Seun Ibiyemi The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned banking customers to safeguard their financial information by never sharing their Personal Identification Numbers (PINs), passwords, and other sensitive banking details with anyone. The apex bank gave the advice in a post on its official X handle as the world observes Global Money Week…
By Seun Ibiyemi Zenith Bank Plc has announced plans to open a new branch in Manchester, United Kingdom, as part of efforts to strengthen trade and financial connections between Africa and global markets. In a statement on Monday, the bank said the branch, scheduled for inauguration on Tuesday, will support businesses engaged in international trade…
Grammy-winning Nigerian music star Burna Boy has set a new record as the first African artist to generate the highest revenue from a concert tour in Oceania. According to data released by Touring Data, a global tour monitoring platform, the singer’s “No Sign of Weakness” tour has become the highest-grossing tour by an African artist…
By Seun Ibiyemi Nigeria’s headline inflation rate eased marginally to 15.06 per cent in February 2026, down from 15.10 per cent recorded in January, according to the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics. The data showed that the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures the average change in prices of goods and services…
An Area Court in Jos on Monday sentenced a teenager, Felix Obed, to 18 months imprisonment for trespass and theft of a door valued at N10,000. The judge, Irene Pati, sentenced the 19-year-old after he pleaded guilty to the charges.Pati, however, gave the convict an option of N30,000 fine for the theft offence and six…
By Adeyemi David The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu for reintroducing the monthly environmental sanitation exercise in the state. The party’s spokesman, Mr Seye Oladejo, described the move as proactive and a demonstration of responsible governance aimed at promoting environmental cleanliness and safeguarding public health. In…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Mojisola Adeyeye, has called for increased investment in the well-being of women and children, stressing that it is crucial for building a healthier and more sustainable future for Nigeria. Adeyeye made the call during NAFDAC’s commemoration of International…
The Nigeria Customs Service has expressed deep regret over a fatal incident that occurred along the Osogbo axis on 15th March 2026, which has attracted widespread attention due to a video circulating on social media and a subsequent statement by the Osun State Police Command. In a statement, the Oyo/Osun Area Command said its patrol…
Residents of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, fled their homes in panic early Monday following two explosions and sustained gunfire during a coordinated attack by Boko Haram terrorists on areas around Dala, Bulamari, and Ajilari-Cross in Konduga. According to sources, the attack began around 12:35 a.m. at Ajilari-Cross when insurgents opened fire, prompting a…
By Seun Ibiyemi The benchmark index of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) closed the week on a positive note as the All-Share Index (ASI) and market capitalisation advanced by 0.73 per cent, adding N924 billion to investors’ wealth. At the close of trading for the week, the NGX All-Share Index rose to 198,407.30 points, while…
