The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has disclosed that the apex bank is engaging both local and international stakeholders as part of efforts to develop a comprehensiveregulatory framework for digital assets in Nigeria. Cardoso made this known on February 24, 2026, during a press briefing following the 304th MonetaryPolicy Committee…
United States lawmakers have urged President Donald Trump to prioritise development financing inNigeria’s Middle Belt as part of broader efforts to address insecurity and humanitarian challenges in theregion.The recommendation is contained in a congressional report titled “Ending the Persecution of Christiansin Nigeria,” submitted to the White House on February 24, 2026, by members of the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Tunji Disu as the Acting Inspector-General of Policefollowing the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun.The appointment was announced on February 24, 2026, in a statement issued by the presidencythrough Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy. According to the statement, Egbetokun stepped down from his position citing “pressing familyconsiderations,” bringing…
Nigerian singer Simi has broken her silence following the resurfacing of old tweets that have sparked widespread social media criticism. The backlash comes amid heightened online scrutiny following Simi’s public stance against rape culture and the ongoing controversy surrounding the rape allegation involving Mirabel. Some of her old tweets were dug up and shared online,…
andits operating in parts of Kebbi South have demanded N100 million from Utouno community in Ngaski Local Government Area, threatening to launch an attack if their demand is not met. The demand was reportedly conveyed through a letter addressed to the community leaders. The threat comes amid growing security concerns in parts of Kebbi and…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested 20 suspects over allegedvote buying and other electoral offences during the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area councilelections. The arrests followed incidents recorded across multiple area councils in Abuja, where the anti-graftagency said it intercepted cash and individuals linked to illicit election practices. The commissiondisclosed that…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),Nyesom Wike, for his role in the outcome of the recent area council elections in Abuja, stating that hisperformance in office translated into political gains for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and…
Senate on Thursday threatened to reduce the proposed N58.472 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill over what it described as unrealistic revenue projections, poor oil performance benchmarks, and persistent failures in capital budget implementation. The warning came during a tense interactive session between Senate Committee on Appropriations and the federal government’s economic team, where lawmakers openly questioned…
Eric Chelle, head coach of the Nigeria national football team (Super Eagles), has reportedly submitted a19-point list of conditions to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) as part of negotiations over a contractextension, according to multiple Nigerian sports news reports. Chelle, a Franco-Malian coach who led Nigeria to third place at the 2025 Africa Cup of…
Kwara United have been hit with heavy sanctions by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) aftercrowd violence marred their Matchday 22 clash against Rivers United at the Rashidi Yekini Mainbowl inIlorin. The club has been docked three points, fined ₦9 million and banished from its home stadium followingan unruly atmosphere that saw match officials and…
