CBN’s Proposed ₦1,500 ATM Card Fee Triggers Public Outcry, Raises Financial Inclusion Concerns
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is facing criticism from Nigerians and financial experts following its proposal to increase ATM card issuance fees from ₦1,000 to ₦1,500. The proposal is part of a newly released draft titled *Guide to Charges by Banks…
Power Supply to Improve Soon, Tinubu Assures Nigerians
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the country’s electricity situation will improve in the coming days, following widespread power outages experienced in recent weeks. Speaking on Friday at the National Convention of the All…
FG Clears Air on UK Repatriation Deal, Says Only Nigerians Without Legal Status Affected
The Federal Government has clarified that its recent agreement with the United Kingdom applies strictly to Nigerian citizens who do not have legal permission to live in the country. According to officials, the deal does not involve the return of…
I Will Contest 2027 Election – Peter Obi Assures Nigerians
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has reassured his supporters that he will run in the 2027 general elections. Speaking in Uyo at the OBIDIENT Conference and Official Declaration for ADC themed “Activating the PO Effect in…
BREAKING: Nigerians to Pay 7.5% VAT on Mobile Banking and USSD Transactions Starting January 19
Starting January 19, 2026, Nigerians will be required to pay a 7.5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on certain banking services, including mobile bank transfers and USSD transactions, following a new government directive. The development was disclosed in a notice…
Madina Court Sentences Two Nigerians to Prison for Using Fake Documents to Obtain Ghana Cards
Two Nigerian nationals have been sentenced to prison in Madina for attempting to obtain Ghana Cards using fraudulent documents, reinforcing the National Identification Authority’s (NIA) commitment to maintaining the integrity of the national ID system.…
Two Nigerians Shot Dead in South Africa as Killings Persist
The targeted killings of Nigerians in South Africa have continued with the brutal murder of two businessmen, identified simply as Austin and Ayo, in Durban on Thursday, July 9. According to eyewitness accounts, the victims were shot at close range around…
83% of Nigerians Say They Don’t Trust Tinubu’s Government – 2025 API Survey
A new nationwide survey by the Africa Polling Institute (API) reveals that 83% of Nigerians have little or no trust in the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The findings, published in the 2025 edition of the institute’s Social Cohesion…
UK Envoy Cautions Nigerians Against Sudden Bank Deposits Before Visa Interviews
Simon Field, Deputy Head of Mission at the UK Deputy High Commission in Lagos, has advised Nigerians to avoid making large or sudden deposits into their bank accounts shortly before visa interviews, warning that such actions could lead to suspicion and…
Federal Civil Service Commission Opens Recruitment Portal for Multiple Positions
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), has announced the commencement of a nationwide recruitment drive to fill various vacancies across different ministries, departments, and agencies within the Federal…