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Ibadan poised to lead Nigeria’s economic growth, says CCII

The President-General of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, Ajeniyi Ajewole, on Wednesday said Ibadan, Oyo State capital, possesses the capacity to emerge as a leading economic force in Nigeria, noting that harnessing its potential would create employment opportunities for youths and significantly boost the state’s internally generated revenue. Vanguard reported that he made this […]

Transportation

Rivers drivers beg Fubara to end touts’ extortion, harassment

Some commercial drivers in Port Harcourt and its environs have sent a Save-Our-Soul message to the Rivers State government and the State Police Command over the daily extortion, harassment, and intimidation they are subjected to by touts and area boys. Vanguard reported that to register their grievances, the drivers took their protest to Government House, […]

Business

Chile dismantles syndicate shipping copper to China

Chilean authorities have dismantled a criminal network involved in large-scale copper theft through a coordinated multi-agency effort called “Operation High Voltage.” Between 2020 and 2025, the group allegedly trafficked around 817 billion pesos (RM3.64 billion) worth of copper and fraudulently claimed over 58 billion pesos in VAT refunds linked to exports, police reported. Public Security […]

North Korean hackers breaks into US crypto firm
Tech

US warns Iran‑backed hackers escalating critical infrastructure cyber attacks

The United States government has issued a warning that Iran-backed hackers are intensifying attacks on American critical infrastructure, posing growing operational and financial risks. In a joint advisory released Tuesday, the FBI, National Security Agency, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and the Department of Energy cautioned that Iranian government-affiliated actors are exploiting internet-facing systems across […]

Business

Livingtrust Mortgage Bank denies allegations of proxy share money laundering

Livingtrust Mortgage Bank Plc has refuted online reports alleging its involvement in proxy share acquisitions connected to money laundering. The bank issued the clarification in a statement signed by Acting Company Secretary, Dorcas Ajayi, and posted on the Nigerian Exchange Group platform on Tuesday. The reports, which appeared on media outlets on March 22, 2026, […]

Business

CBN to recapitalise, restructure DFIs to support MSMEs

The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced plans to recapitalise and restructure development finance institutions to help bridge the growing financing gap for micro, small, and medium enterprises. Deputy Governor for Economic Policy, Muhammad Sani Abdullahi, disclosed this during a panel at the launch of the World Bank’s Nigeria Development Update in Abuja on Tuesday. […]

Finance

Nigeria VAT collections dropped to ₦2.19trn in Q4 2025 — NBS

Nigeria’s Value Added Tax collections stood at N2.19 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2025, representing a 3.78 per cent decline from the N2.28 trillion recorded in the third quarter. Despite the quarter-on-quarter dip, the figure reflects a 12.84 per cent year-on-year increase, demonstrating continued growth in taxable economic activities. The data, released by the […]

Aviation

FCCPC yet to submit report on Yuletide airfare hike probe — NCAA

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority on Wednesday disclosed that the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has yet to submit its findings on the controversial hike in air fares during the Yuletide season. Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, Mr Michael Achimugu, however, maintained his earlier position that the reasons given […]

Banking

Zenith Bank workforce grows 14% in 2025

Zenith Bank Plc saw its workforce expand by 14 per cent in 2025, with staff numbers rising from 7,704 in 2024 to 8,773. The bank revealed these figures in its audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025. The report also shows that women make up 56 per cent of employees, while men […]

Indonesia to set minimum age for for children's social media use
Tech

Greece to ban social media for children under 15

Greece will prohibit children under 15 from using social media starting next year. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Wednesday that the ban will take effect on 1 January 2027. In a video address to Greek children, the prime minister said extended screen time prevents their minds from properly resting and exposes them to increasing […]