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Nigerian banks raise N4.05 trillion ahead of capitalisation deadline

Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed that 20 of 33 Nigerian banks have met the new minimum capital requirements, raising N4.05 trillion ahead of the 31 March deadline. T... Read More


NSCIA wades into Walida-SSS operative controversy

Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) on Wednesday said it has commenced an inquiry into allegations that a male operative of the State Security Service (SSS) ab... Read More


2027: What people campaigning for me should tell Nigerians - Tinubu

Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- President Bola Tinubu has laid out a clear message for those who will campaign on his behalf ahead of the 2027 elections, tasking his 'Renewed Hope Ambassadors' with taking the sto... Read More


Tinubu, Wike, Umahi sons' political ambition 'dangerous for society' - Gov Eno's campaign official

Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- Etim Etim, the director of strategic communications for the ARISE Renewed Hope Initiative, the platform coordinating the reelection campaign of Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State,... Read More


How fraudster posing as BDC operator defrauded Nigerians of N369.3 million - EFCC

Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says its operatives have arrested a suspected serial fraudster, Callistus Okeke, for allegedly defrauding two Nigerians of N369.... Read More


"We want to keep pushing for the title" - Finidi George ahead of Barau FC clash

Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- The margin for error is getting slimmer, and Rivers United know it. The Pride of Rivers return to familiar territory on Wednesday with a clear mandate: deliver a statement perform... Read More


London Property Saga: AGF refiles amended forgery, impersonation charges against Ozekhome, co-suspect

Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- The office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice on Tuesday refiled amended charges against senior lawyer Mike Ozekhome, hours after withdrawing t... Read More


Executive order on oil revenues to boost foreign reserves - CBN

Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has expressed its commitment to embracing the 'Presidential Executive Order 09', saying it will improve Nigeria's revenue and external reserves. ... Read More


Lasaco Assurance Plc appoints new managing director

Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- Lasaco Assurance Plc has appointed Ademoye Shobo as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, with the appointment taking effect on 6 February. The insurance company ... Read More


Nigerian govt denies US Congress' claim of Christian persecution

Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- The Nigerian government has said it does not have an official policy that permits religious violence or targeted attacks against a religious group. In a statement issued on Tuesda... Read More