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]]> …Says all card issuers to deploy one ATM for every 7,500 payment cards issued The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed banks to immediately reverse failed automated teller machine (ATM) transactions, tightening rules aimed at improving consumer protection and reliability across the country’s payment infrastructure. Under new Guidelines on the Operations of Automated […]

]]> …as Movement recruits vote marshals to monitor polling units during elections Pat Utomi, Professor of Political Economy, has raised serious concerns over what he described as alleged manipulations of the Electoral Act ahead of the 2027 General Elections, warning that Nigeria’s democracy could be in danger if urgent steps were not taken to safeguard […]

]]> The leadership of the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) has called for structural reforms on the Bolt platform as rising operational costs squeeze drivers’ earnings. In a statement signed by Steven Iwindoye, public relations officer of AUATON, the union stated that drivers have operated under extremely difficult conditions, and are calling […]

]]> There is a certain kind of man in whose life the word ‘first’ appears repeatedly, not by chance, but through a consistent pattern of preparation meeting the precise moment a country requires it. ‘Biodun Otunola, the founding managing director of Planet Projects Limited, belongs firmly in that category. On Monday, 9 March 2026, Biodun […]

]]> No fewer than 20 security personnel and local vigilantes were killed when heavily armed terrorists ambushed a patrol team in the Garga area of Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State. The tragic incident occurred around 4pm Friday when a combined team of military personnel and vigilantes, travelling in two vehicles on routine patrol […]

]]> The Nigerian football community is mourning the passing of former midfield maestro Henry Nwosu, who died on March 14, 2026, at the age of 62. Widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s most gifted playmakers, Nwosu left an enduring legacy as a player and coach. Here are 10 key things to know about the Nigerian […]

]]> In a country where academic qualifications are often a prerequisite for political office, controversies surrounding alleged certificate forgery continue to surface in Nigeria’s political space. Over the years, several politicians have faced scrutiny, lawsuits and public criticism over claims that their educational credentials were falsified or misrepresented. Recently, the committee set by the federal […]

]]> Nigeria’s diplomatic strategy is increasingly oriented toward Africa and the Global South, with a significant concentration of ambassadorial postings on the continent, according to the latest reports by SB Morgen (SBM). The report highlights how the country’s foreign service is balancing political appointments and career diplomats while maintaining strategic ties with Europe, Asia, and […]

]]> Marriott International has announced an exceptional year of growth across Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) in 2025 with more than 230 organic signings representing over 31,000 rooms. Marriott also added 170 properties and nearly 24,000 rooms across EMEA last year, contributing to a 7.8 percent net rooms growth in the region. “2025 was […]

]]> John Obi Mikel has slammed Arsenal’s tactical approach under manager Mikel Arteta, claiming the Gunners are “cheating” their way to win the Premier League title. Arsenal currently sit seven points clear at the top of the league table as they chase their first title in 22 years. Arteta’s side have become particularly effective from […]