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CBN Slashes Cash Withdrawal Limits in Push Toward Digital Economy

By Oluwakemi Kindenss The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced major changes to cash withdrawals, reducing weekly limits for individuals to N500,000 and for companies to N5 million starting January 1, 2026. In a circular issued on Tuesday December 2nd, 2025 and signed by the director of financial policy and regulation Dr Rita Sike says the new rules mark the end of the previous special arrangement that allowed individuals to withdraw up to N5 million and companies N10 million […]

December 3, 2025

Business

FG Opens December Savings Bonds Subscription, Offers Up to 13.84%

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially opened subscriptions for its December Savings Bonds, providing investors with a secure opportunity to earn attractive returns fully backed by government credit, the Debt Management Office (DMO) announced on Wednesday. Two bond tranches are on offer: Two-year FGN Savings Bond maturing on December 10, 2027, offering an annual interest rate of 12.838%. Three-year FGN Savings Bond maturing on December 10, 2028, yielding 13.839% per annum. “Opening date is December 1, […]

December 3, 2025

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Sowore Faces Five-Count Cybercrime Charge Over Anti- Tinubu Post

Omoyele Sowore, former presidential candidate was arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday on allegations stemming from a social media post in which he described President Bola Tinubu as “a criminal.” The Department of State Services (DSS) filed five counts of criminal defamation against Sowore. In an unusual development, Meta (Facebook) Inc. and X Corporation were also listed as co-defendants—raising critical questions about platform responsibility and how far Nigerian authorities can stretch digital liability laws. According to […]

December 3, 2025

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NSITF Takes Rehabilitation Support to Kuje Correctional Centre

By Chinedu Echianu A staff fellowship group within the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has visited the Kuje Correctional Centre, providing inmates with educational support, welfare items and counselling services . The outreach, held on Tuesday, comes at a time when concerns persist over inadequate rehabilitation programmes and limited resources for inmates preparing for reintegration into society. Coordinator of the fellowship, John Oleka, said the visit was organised in partnership with the NSITF to “provide support, hope and rehabilitation […]

December 3, 2025

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Sport

Final phase of CGC League opens With Emphatic Victories

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The final phase of the 2025 Comptroller General of Customs Volleyball Premier League served up explosive action on Tuesday night, with CNS Spikers, Nigeria Customs Service, and the Nigeria Police Force cruising to commanding victories at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja. Reigning champions CNS Spikers began their title defence in ruthless fashion, dismantling the Nigeria Correctional Service 3–0 (25-22, 25-20, 25-18). The champions controlled the rhythm from start to finish, showing superior coordination, power, and tactical balance. […]

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NLC Backs JOHESU’s Strike, Accuses FG of Breaching CONHESS Agreement

By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared full support for the indefinite strike embarked upon by the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), following the Federal Government’s alleged failure to implement a key agreement on improved remuneration for health workers. In a statement signed by NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, the Congress said JOHESU’s decision—taken at its National Executive Committee meeting on November 14, 2025—was justified given the government’s refusal to honour the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed […]

December 3, 2025

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Sport

HerGame Girls Championship: Matchday 4 Ends in Draws

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Matchday 4 of the 2025 HerGame Girls Football Championship delivered tight encounters, three goalless draws, and a walkover victory, setting up a high-stakes quarterfinal showdown on Wednesday. Nazareth and Pitchwild battled to a 0–0 draw after a tense, end-to-end contest where both sides created chances but lacked the final touch. Diamond and M Square also cancelled each other out in another cagey, goalless match dominated by midfield duels. Ladi FC failed to honour their fixture, […]

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Community members participate in a three-day gender-based violence training organized by ActionAid and CITAD in Abuja.

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Breaking the Silence: How Nigerian Communities Are Fighting GBV

By Julian Osamoto Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a pervasive crisis in Nigeria, often hidden behind closed doors and perpetuated by harmful sociocultural norms, compounded by weak enforcement of existing laws. This was the conclusion reached by stakeholders at a three days gender based violence training, organised by Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), with support from ActionAid Nigeria, to mark this year’s 16 Days of Activism against GBV in Abuja. Speaking during the program, Niri Goyit, ActionAid’s Women’s Rights […]

December 2, 2025

Women’s rights advocates discuss the 2025 Womanity Index report at Abuja launch, highlighting GBV challenges and gaps in government response.

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How Millions of Nigerian Women Face Violence Amid Weak GBV Response

By Juliet Onwurah Millions of Nigerian women remain trapped in their homes, facing violence with little hope of justice, as the latest Womanity Index reveals stark gaps in the country’s response to gender-based violence (GBV). Launched in Abuja during the 16 Days of Activism, the 2025 Womanity Index paints a grim picture: underfunded programs, weak legal access, and collapsing awareness campaigns leave survivors unprotected. The Index, developed by Invictus Africa with support from BudgIT Foundation and Ford Foundation, measures state-level […]

December 2, 2025