Browsing Tag
Nigeria
3591 posts
Central Bank Confirms N100 Note Status as Valid Currency
The Central Bank of Nigeria has confirmed that the standard N100 note remains valid tender following reports of businesses rejecting the currency.
NAICOM Urges Nigerian Insurers Association to Restore Public Confidence
NAICOM Commissioner Olusegun Ayo Omosehin has tasked the new NIA leadership with restoring public trust and expanding insurance penetration following recent legislative and capital reforms.
IMF Warns Increasing Costs Will Worsen Poverty Levels in Nigeria
The IMF reports that rising costs for essential goods will continue to drive poverty in Nigeria, even as the nation maintains steady economic growth forecasts.
Bandit levies endanger agricultural output across northern Nigeria
Farmers in northern Nigeria are facing illegal extortion and threats from armed groups, leading to fears of severe food shortages as the planting season progresses.
Sowore Disputes DSS Claims, Alleges Zainab Sodiq’s Arrest Stems from Bail Obstruction
Omoyele Sowore claims the DSS arrested journalist Zainab Sodiq to obstruct his bail proceedings, challenging the agency's assertion that the detention was related to an unauthorized drone.
Corporate Affairs Commission mandates letterhead disclosures starting August 1
The CAC will enforce strict reporting requirements for company letterheads starting August 1, 2026, requiring firms to include registration details and specific director information to avoid sanctions.
Nigerian Communications Commission Hosts Second Forum on Dig-Once Infrastructure Pricing
The NCC held a forum in Abuja to refine a cost-based pricing framework for shared duct infrastructure under Nigeria's Dig-Once policy, aiming to improve broadband deployment efficiency.
Tinubu Links Abuja Infrastructure Upgrades to National Development Goals
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, has commissioned new road infrastructure in Abuja, describing the progress as a reflection of his national Renewed Hope Agenda.
Wednesday Morning Briefing: Top 10 Nigerian News Highlights
Key updates include the Presidency's rebuttal of Peter Obi's claims, the Sultan of Sokoto's call for unity against insecurity, and major legislative developments in the Senate and Lagos State.
Nigerian Government Vows to Strengthen Anti-Drug Efforts and Improve Rehabilitation Access
Government officials and stakeholders gathered in Abuja to coordinate a national strategy against drug trafficking and improve rehabilitation services for those affected by substance abuse.