FG Records 40% Revenue Surge, Hits ₦6.9tn in Four Months
The Federal Government generated ₦6.9 trillion between January and April 2025, representing a 40% increase compared to ₦5.2 trillion in the same period last year. This was revealed by the…
Another 548 Kwara Pilgrims Return Home Through Ilorin Airport
The second group of Kwara State pilgrims who performed the 2025 Hajj has arrived safely in Ilorin. A total of 548 pilgrims returned from Saudi Arabia yesterday night after completing…
Naira Strengthens to ₦1,600/$ in Parallel Market
The naira appreciated slightly in the parallel market on Monday, trading at ₦1,600 per dollar, compared to ₦1,605 last weekend. However, it weakened at the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market…
Senate Holds Public Hearing on Constitution Review
The Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution has announced a two-day nationwide public hearing to be held across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones on July 4 and 5,…
Iran-Israel Conflict: Petrol May Hit ₦1,000/Litre as Global Oil Prices Surge
Petrol prices in Nigeria could rise to ₦1,000 per litre this week as global crude oil prices approach $80 per barrel. The spike follows rising tensions in the Middle East…
ATM Withdrawals Drop as POS Agents Process ₦223tn Transactions
Point of Sale (POS) terminals processed transactions worth ₦223.27 trillion in 2024, doubling the ₦110.35 trillion recorded in 2023. This is according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s…
Buratai Predicts Better Security Nationwide in Two Years Under Tinubu
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (Rtd), has expressed confidence that Nigeria’s security situation will improve within the next two years under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership. Speaking…
Internet Usage Drops Across Nigeria as High Tariffs Force Users to Cut Back
Internet usage in Nigeria dropped sharply between January and April 2025 following a 50% increase in data tariffs, according to the latest report from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The…
NCC Approves Airtime Deductions for USSD Bank Charges
Starting June 3, 2025, Nigerians using USSD banking services will have the charges deducted directly from their mobile airtime, not their bank accounts. This follows a new directive from the…
Presidency Defends Borrowing, Says ‘No Sin in Taking Loans’
The Presidency has defended its growing loan requests, stating that borrowing is not a crime if funds are used wisely. Presidential aides made this clear during a media briefing in…