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In a decisive push to curb fraud and strengthen consumer protection, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have formalised a strategic alliance to tighten oversight across Nigeria’s fast-expanding digital and payment ecosystems. The two regulators signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration…

Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 15.38% in March 2026, up from 15.06% in February 2026, but significantly lower than the 27.35% recorded in the same month of the preceding year (March 2025), the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said. The NBS, in its report released on Wednesday, stated that…

As the rainy season sets in, the Federal Government has raised fresh alarm over impending floods across Nigeria, naming Lagos, Rivers, Kogi, Delta, Bayelsa and 28 other states, alongside the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as high-risk areas between April and November 2026. Presenting the 2026 Annual Flood Outlook at the…

Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has raised fresh concerns over the deteriorating security situation in Nigeria’s North-East, disclosing that more than 400 residents are currently being held captive by terrorists following recent coordinated attacks on communities in Borno State. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television, Ndume described the…

Troops of Sector 3 under the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, have repelled an attempted terrorist infiltration on their position in Monguno, Borno State, but suffered a devastating loss after an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) killed a Commanding Officer and six soldiers. A statement issued on Monday…

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), the regulatory body overseeing the insurance industry in Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding high labour standards and staff welfare following a peaceful protest by workers at its headquarters in Abuja. The protest, led by the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN), NAICOM…

The Federal Government on Tuesday commenced the prosecution of 500 terrorism suspects at the Federal High Court in Abuja, marking one of the largest coordinated trials of its kind in Nigeria’s history. The suspects are accused of involvement in a series of deadly attacks across northern Nigeria that have claimed…

Subscribers of MTN Nigeria are experiencing significant service disruptions following a fibre cut affecting multiple locations in Abia, Rivers, and the Federal Capital Territory. According to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Major Outages Portal, the affected areas include Aba North and Aba South in Abia, Umuahia North, Obio-Akpor and Opobo/Nkoro…

Nigeria has recorded a fresh milestone in its oil export drive as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited begins shipment of its newly introduced Cawthorne crude grade to the Netherlands, underscoring efforts to ramp up production and deepen export diversification.  Cawthorne blend crude, the latest addition to Nigeria’s basket…

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has launched an investigation into an alleged data breach involving Remita Payment Services Ltd., Sterling Bank, and other entities, as part of efforts to safeguard personal data and strengthen compliance within Nigeria’s digital ecosystem. In a statement issued on Sunday by its Head of…