CBN Exposes Unauthorised Microfinance Bank Operating in Lagos, Abuja, Kaduna, Kano

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised an alarm over the operations of an entity posing as a licensed microfinance bank, warning Nigerians to avoid any financial dealings with the organisation known as Zuldal Microfinance Bank Limited. In a statement released on Thursday via its official 𝕏 account, the apex bank clarified that Zuldal […]

FG Suspends Implementation of 15% Import Duty on Petrol, Diesel

The Federal Government has put a hold on its earlier plan to introduce a 15 percent import levy on petrol and diesel, a move that had sparked concerns among industry players and consumers. In an official statement released on Thursday, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) confirmed the suspension, reassuring Nigerians of […]

Lagos Would Be Better Than London, New York If Nigeria Kept Oil Proceeds – Akon

Senegalese-American singer and entrepreneur Akon has stirred widespread conversation after sharing a bold vision of what Nigeria could have become had it retained full control of its oil wealth since independence. In a thought-provoking Instagram post, the Grammy-nominated artist reflected on how Nigeria’s economic and political landscape—and even the balance of global power—might look today […]

Ali Ndume Calls for Urgent Salary Increase for Nigerian Armed Forces Personnel

In a compelling motion presented in Abuja, Ali Ndume, Senator for Borno South and former Senate Leader, has called on the Federal Government to overhaul the salary and welfare of personnel in the Nigerian Armed Forces and allied security agencies. Titled “Urgent Need to Increase the Minimum Wage and Improve Conditions of Service for Members […]

Dangote Cuts Cooking Gas Price to ₦760/kg Amid Market Hike

In a welcome move for Nigerian households, Dangote Refinery has reduced its ex‑depot price for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG, or “cooking gas”) by ₦50 per kilogram, bringing it down from ₦810 to ₦760. A New Benchmark in LPG Pricing This new rate places Dangote’s LPG among the most affordable in the market. Current competitor ex‑depot […]

Your Suffering Is a Pain of Painful Surgery – Tinubu To Nigerians

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has likened the economic hardships Nigerians are currently facing to the pain experienced during a necessary surgical procedure. He emphasized that while the present difficulties are challenging, they are essential for the country’s long-term prosperity. In a recent address, President Tinubu acknowledged the suffering caused by the government’s economic reforms, including […]