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Nigeria Bans Telcoms, Digital Payment Operators from Providing Services to Unregistered Online Lenders

The restrictive order was announced Thursday by the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the FCCPC, Mr.  Babatunde Irukera,

2 years ago

Emefiele Upbeat as e-Naira Transactions Hit N4bn with 200,000 Deals in 10 Months

According to him, the eNaira was also developed to provide Nigerians with a cheap, safe and trusted means of payment.

2 years ago

Atiku: How I Will Lead Nigeria Out of Current Electricity Challenges

He says his solution to the electricity crisis as encapsulated in his policy document, remains the most proactive plan to…

2 years ago

In New Zamfara Law, Terrorists, Informants, Kidnappers Face Death Penalty

Matawalle also banned all political activities, including gatherings and rallies, pending the official commencement of electioneering,.

2 years ago

Nigeria: Former Army Chief Dambazau Resisted Pressure to Topple President Jonathan, Says Ex-Army Spokesman

The revelation came as Dambazau suggested a drastic reform of the entire security sector after the 2023 general election.

2 years ago

Nigeria Police Launch Grand Offensive Against Criminals Nationwide

The IGP also ordered regular patrols, stop-and-search, raids, and show of force by tactical commanders to clamp down on crime.

2 years ago

Manufacturers, Others Groan over Inadequate Power Supply as Gas Shortage Hits Businesses in Lagos, Ogun

Nigeria currently has an electricity deficit of 201,000MW as power generation hovers between 3,500MW and just over 5,000MW.

2 years ago

Nigeria: As APC Unites Behind Tinubu, PDP Struggles with Wike

The agitation for the resignation of the PDP National Chairman Iyorchia Ayu has persisted despite ongoing efforts to reconcile all…

2 years ago

Terrorists Running Parallel Government in Kaduna, Governor El-Rufai Tells Buhari

He said terrorists have infiltrated and dominated communities, control social and economic activities, and dispense justice.

2 years ago

Wamakko to Wike: You Did Not Lose PDP Primary Because of Religion

Wamakko explained to Wike that Muslims voted for ex-Presidents Obasanjo and Jonathan.

2 years ago

NUPRC Stands Firm on Mobil-Seplat No Deal, Insists Status Quo Remains

The clarification by the NUPRC Chief ExeAcutive, Mr. Gbenga Komolafe, followed an earlier statement same day that President Muhammadu Buhari…

2 years ago

Nigeria Government, IOCs Urged to Release $5.6bn Owed NDDC

The traditional rulers and youth groups from the Niger Delta said the call was necessitated by the short time available…

2 years ago

Commonwealth Games: Buhari Hails Team Nigeria for Winning 35 Medals

The president commended the 94 worthy ambassadors that proudly flew the Nigerian flag in nine sporting events.

2 years ago

Buhari Seeks Drastic Measures Against Killing of Six Nigeriens in Nigeria’s South East

Gunmen also killed six policemen, four others, and abduct 14 Indians in Imo and Kogi.

2 years ago

PDP, LP Tackle Oshiomhole, Say Tinubu Should Take Credit, Blame for Buhari’s Performance

The two opposition parties also asked the former governors of Edo and Lagos states to apologise for misleading Nigerians in…

2 years ago

Nigeria: Ex-IGP Tafa Balogun Dies at 74

In a dramatic twist that ended his career, the former police chief was arrested and manacled by the then Nuhu…

2 years ago

Obasanjo: I May Soon Go Bankrupt Because of Nigeria’s Rising Diesel Price

"The price of diesel is high because the management of this country is not what it should to be. And…

2 years ago

Future of Africa’s Oil and Gas Industry Bright Despite Energy Transition Challenges, Sylva Says

He said Africa has a key role to play in securing a greener world where clean natural gas is used to…

2 years ago

Atiku’s Ideas on Security and Economy Interesting, Says UK High Commissioner to Nigeria

This came as Atiku sought increased collaboration between the governments of Nigeria and the UK in search solutions to issues…

2 years ago

Future of Africa’s Oil and Gas Industry Bright Despite Energy Transition Challenges, Sylva Says

He said Africa has a key role to play in securing a greener world where clean natural gas is used…

2 years ago