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CBN redeploys four deputy governors

Nigeria, June 2 -- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a reshuffle of four deputy governors, with the changes taking effect from 1 June. CBN disclosed the redeployment through an update o... Read More


CBN targets 95% financial inclusion, faster money transfers by 2028

Nigeria, June 2 -- The Central Bank of Nigeria has officially launched the Nigeria Payment System Vision (PSV) 2028, a strategy aimed at expanding financial inclusion to 95 per cent of the adult popul... Read More


All eyes on lawmakers who lost party primaries as NASS resumes plenary today

Nigeria, June 2 -- The two chambers of the National Assembly resumes plenary today after a four-week recess that provided senators and members of the House of Representatives the opportunity to return... Read More


Akwa Ibom teachers join nationwide protest over Oyo abduction incident, shut down schools

Nigeria, June 2 -- Teachers across Akwa Ibom State will withdraw classroom services on Tuesday as they join a nationwide solidarity rally demanding the release of teachers and pupils abducted from sch... Read More


Primaries: Akpabio raises hope of senators who lost return tickets, congratulates them in advance

Nigeria, June 2 -- The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday raised hopes for senators who failed to secure their parties' tickets during the recently concluded primaries ahead of the 2027 ge... Read More


Pastor Adeboye's viral protest photo wrongly linked to Jonathan administration - RCCG

Nigeria, June 2 -- The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has debunked claims that its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, led or participated in a protest against the administration of forme... Read More


Senegal's President names new cabinet, excludes PASTEF members

Nigeria, June 2 -- Senegal's President Bassirou Faye has appointed a new cabinet less than two weeks after firing his former ally, Ousmane Sonko, and dissolving his government. The new 30-member cabi... Read More


Rival factional ward exco suspends Kwara PDP governorship candidate

Nigeria, June 2 -- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Magaji Ngeri Ward, Ilorin, West Local Government Area of Kwara State has suspended one of the two men nominated as the governorship candidate o... Read More


Police confirm five killed in Plateau attack

Nigeria, June 2 -- The police have confirmed that five people were killed and several others injured in an attack in Gwan-Ajang, a village in the Foron District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of... Read More


Oyo Abduction: Teachers protest in Abuja, demand improved security in schools

Nigeria, June 2 -- Members of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) wing on Tuesday staged a peaceful protest in Abuja over the abduction and killing of teachers and stu... Read More