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FULL LIST: NDIC is concluding liquidation of these microfinance, mortgage banks

Nigeria, April 16 -- The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has released the list of 89 closed Microfinance Banks (MFBs) and Primary Mortgage Banks (PMBs) as it moves to conclude their liqui... Read More


Tinubu doesn't interfere with APC administration -Yilwatda

Nigeria, April 16 -- The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentanwe Yilwatda, has said that President Bola Tinubu does not interfere with the party's administration, dis... Read More


Despite oil windfall, South-south states miss 26% education funding benchmark in 2026 budgets

Nigeria, April 16 -- Despite being major beneficiaries of the oil revenue windfall, all the south-south states failed to meet the 26 per cent education funding benchmark in their 2026 budgets. The Fe... Read More


Terrorists planning to attack airport, prison facilities in Abuja, Niger State - Report

Nigeria, April 16 -- A security report has revealed plans by terrorists to attack airport and prison facilities in Abuja and neighbouring Niger State. According to an internal memo released by the Ni... Read More


South Africa's Julius Malema sentenced to five years in prison

Nigeria, April 16 -- Julius Malema, a fiery South African opposition politician, has been sentenced to five years in prison. PREMIUM TIMES reports that Mr Malema was sentenced on Thursday after he wa... Read More


UPDATED: South Africa's Julius Malema sentenced to five years in prison

Nigeria, April 16 -- South Africa's opposition figure, Julius Malema, has been sentenced to five years in prison for the unlawful discharge of a firearm at a rally in 2018. The East London Regional M... Read More


Arsenal, Bayern Munich seal Champions League semi-final spots

Nigeria, April 16 -- Arsenal and Bayern Munich have booked the last places in the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League after contrasting second leg quarter-final outcomes on Wednesday. The semi-f... Read More


Europa League: Super Eagles trio Aina, Moffi, Sanusi set for survival battle

Nigeria, April 16 -- The stakes are clear. The margins are thin. And for Nigeria, it is a night where allegiances split, but pride remains intact. At the City Ground, three Super Eagles stars step in... Read More


Nigerian airlines threaten to suspend operations over aviation fuel price hike

Nigeria, April 16 -- The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has warned that its members may halt operations from 20 April over "astronomical and unsustainable" increase in the price of aviation fuel. ... Read More


APC criticises ADC faction, says 'beer parlour convention' violates court order

Nigeria, April 16 -- The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Ajibola Basiru, has dismissed claims that the ruling party was undermining opposition groups, accusing some political acto... Read More