Banking, Fintech Complaints Top as FCCPC Recovers ₦10bn
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has disclosed that Nigerian consumers recovered more than ₦10 billion between March and August 2025. This comes as banking and fintech services emerged as the leading sources of consumer complaints. According to updated data released by the Commission on Thursday, banking accounted for 3,173 […]
CBN Unveils PSV 2028 to Shape Nigeria’s Digital Payments Future
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled the Nigeria Payments System Vision 2028 (PSV 2028), a new strategic blueprint designed to deepen financial inclusion. The blueprint will also enhance interoperability, and position the country’s payments ecosystem as globally competitive. Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the PSV 2028 Project Committee in […]
Border Security: IGP Orders Monthly Reports
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun has ordered commanders of the Border Patrol Section of the Nigerian Police to submit detailed monthly reports on their operations, warning that failure to do so will be regarded as dereliction of duty. Speaking at a meeting with senior border commanders in Abuja on […]
150 Women Trained in Peacebuilding Ahead of 2026 Area Council Elections
By Chinedu Echianu As tensions often rise during Nigeria’s electoral seasons, over 150 women from the six Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have been trained in mediation, conflict management, and peacebuilding. The one-day workshop, held in Abuja, was jointly organised by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), the Research […]
Former IGP Solomon Arase Dies at 69
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has announced the death of its 18th indigenous Inspector-General of Police and former Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Solomon Ehigiator Arase, CFR, (Rtd.). He passed away in the early hours of Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Cedarcrest Hospital, Abuja, after a brief illness. He was 69. The […]
Customs Boss, Adewale Adeniyi Bags Abuja All Stars Veteran Award
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has been conferred with the prestigious Abuja All Stars Veteran International Award for Excellence in Leadership, in recognition of his exemplary leadership, visionary reforms, and consistent support for sports development in Nigeria. The honour was presented on Saturday at the grand finale of the 2025 […]
Speaker Abbas Condemns Attack on Katsina Mosque
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has condemned in strong terms the killing of worshipers in Katsina State by bandits, describing the attack as barbaric and gruesome. The death toll from the attack on a mosque in the Unguwan Mantau community, Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, in […]
FCT Police Arrest Three Over 2024 Liberty Radio Staff Murder
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have arrested three suspects in connection with the brutal murder of Liberty Radio staffer, Azubuko Nwakama, at Panteka Market, Mpape. Nwakama was attacked and robbed a year ago on June 14, 2024, with his mobile phone and other valuables stolen. Despite immediate investigative efforts, the […]
Africa Must Invest Locally in Digital Health to Achieve Universal Coverage
By: Julian Osamoto Stakeholders in the health sector have called on African nations to prioritise local funding and leadership in digital health solutions to improve public health outcomes and reduce dependence on foreign aid. The call was made during the Insights Learning Forum (ILF) 2025 in Abuja, organised by eHealth Africa, which brought together government […]
NDIC’s New Management Vows to Protect Depositors, Strengthen System Stability
By Oluwakemi Kindness The newly inaugurated leadership of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has pledged to carry out its responsibilities effectively in line with the agency’s mandate to protect depositors and contribute to financial system stability. The newly appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the NDIC, Thompson Sunday, gave the assurance in […]