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CBN, FMDA collaborate, introduce new money market benchmark

Nigeria, April 18 -- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has collaborated with the Financial Markets Dealers Association (FMDA) to introduce the Nigerian Overnight Financing Rate (NOFR) as a standardise... Read More


Iran declares Strait of Hormuz 'completely open'

Nigeria, April 18 -- Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is now "completely open" to all commercial vessels. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced in a post on X that the decision to open the ... Read More


NDPC investigates CAC's alleged data breach, issues data protection advisory

Nigeria, April 18 -- The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) says it has commenced an investigation into the alleged breach of information systems at the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), issu... Read More


FCCPC denies banning airtime borrowing, blames cartel for misinformation

Nigeria, April 18 -- The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has dismissed widespread claims that it banned airtime borrowing and data advance services in Nigeria, describin... Read More


South-west states fail to meet education funding benchmarks in 2026 budgets

Nigeria, April 18 -- All six states in Nigeria's South-west region have fallen short of Nigeria's recommended education funding benchmark in their 2026 budgets, a PREMIUM TIMES analysis has shown, rai... Read More


We're working on ending police impunity, making officers accountable - IGP

Nigeria, April 18 -- The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, on Friday, expressed commitment to put an end to impunity, especially by police officers, in Nigeria. Mr Disu, who was represented... Read More


Classic FM announces death of veteran broadcaster Temisan Okomi

Nigeria, April 18 -- The management of Classic FM has announced the demise of one of its staff, Temisan Okomi. The late Temisan was a prominent Nigerian sports broadcaster, journalist, and media pers... Read More


Third bird strike in 48 hours grounds United Nigeria aircraft, deepens disruption concerns

Nigeria, April 18 -- Passengers on a late afternoon flight out of Benin were preparing for a routine journey to Abuja when, moments after take-off, an unexpected impact forced yet another disruption, ... Read More


Army intercepts ammunition, suspected IED materials on Kaduna-Jos highway

Nigeria, April 18 -- Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have intercepted a large cache of ammunition and suspected improvised explosive device materials along the Kaduna-Jos highway, in what authoriti... Read More


12 Years After, Chibok Girls at AUN Remember Sisters in Captivity

Nigeria, April 17 -- In the 12th year since the abduction, the Chibok girls at the American University of Nigeria are more hopeful than despondent. Still prayerful and cautious, of course, they have s... Read More