Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to talent development, youth empowerment, and national unity through sports. Cardoso made this commitment at the grand finale of the 47th edition of the CBN Open National Tennis Championship held on Saturday in Abuja. Represented by Acting Director of Corporate Communications Hakama Sidi-Ali, Cardoso stated that the CBN has been a proud sponsor and steadfast supporter of the championship for more than four decades. He explained that the bank’s support is driven by its belief in the transformative power of sports, especially tennis, as a…
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The NDLEA intercepted an illicit shipment from China, including Dubai-bound Loud concealed in ladies’ bags, and arrested a wanted couple in Ekiti, a 75-year-old grandmother, and others in Oyo during recent operations. An 84-year-old man, Godfrey Orji, and a 75-year-old woman, Godwin Obulunbiya Obiora, are in NDLEA custody for dealing in illicit substances, which they sell to teenage secondary students in Umuahia, Abia State. Obiora was arrested on June 19, 2026, following credible intelligence that he was selling illicit substances at his patent medicine store on Club Road, Umuahia. During a search, 4.64 kilograms of opioids, including tramadol and diazepam,…
A Fulani socio-cultural organisation, The Concerned Fulani People of Nigeria, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and other South-West governors to caution Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, over alleged inflammatory remarks against Fulani communities in Oyo State. The group expressed concern over reports that Igboho issued a two-hour ultimatum to Fulani leaders in Oyo State following the alleged abduction of a woman, her children and a sibling by suspected kidnappers. According to media reports, Igboho threatened to confront those he believed were responsible if the victims were not released…
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has backed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s directive requiring banks and fintechs to host payment transaction data locally. ALTON Chairman, Mr Gbenga Adebayo, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Saturday. His position follows a recent CBN directive mandating banks, fintechs and other payment service providers to store payment transaction data generated in Nigeria on local servers from Jan. 1, 2027. The directive forms part of measures aimed at strengthening oversight of the country’s rapidly growing digital payments ecosystem. Adebayo said data sovereignty…
The Managing Director and CEO of the Northwest Development Commission (NWDC), Prof. Shehu Ma’aji, affirms that the Northwest region is not in decline. He said the region is experiencing a transition powered by the resilience and potential of its youths. Ma’aji made this statement on Saturday in Kaduna at the Northwest Youth Summit 2026, themed “From State Action to Regional Impact,” organised by Bridge Connect Africa Initiative. The summit was supported by the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund, Youth Leading Change Programme, among others. Ma’aji acknowledged that while the region faces genuine development challenges, it remains on the cusp of transformation…
Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, has defended the state government’s environmental enforcement amid criticism over indiscriminate waste disposal. Wahab made the remarks on his X account, responding to a social media user who claimed the government was not doing enough to address environmental violations. He said the criticism overlooked ongoing efforts by the state to apprehend and sanction individuals involved in illegal waste disposal. “Beyond selectively reading tweets that align with your perspective, it’s clear you may not have been following the consistent efforts of the state government,” he wrote. He added that authorities…
The ECOWAS Parliament has adopted a report with key resolutions and recommendations to accelerate renewable energy initiatives, aiming to address West Africa’s energy crisis and promote rural development. The decision was made by the Joint Committee on Energy and Mines, Infrastructure, and Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources at the end of a week-long meeting in Dakar, Senegal. The event was themed: “Harnessing Renewable Energy for Rural Electrification and Revitalising Rural Economies in the ECOWAS Region: The Role of the ECOWAS Parliament.” The report, adopted unanimously, includes strategies to improve access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy in rural communities. It…
Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti commended voters for their massive participation in Saturday’s governorship election. He spoke to reporters after casting his vote at Ward 006, Unit 003, in his Okelele Area compound, Ikogosi-Ekiti. Oyebanji described the large turnout as a demonstration of the people’s commitment to democracy and good governance. He expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the election, noting that voters arrived early and participated peacefully and in an orderly manner. The governor said the enthusiasm shown by voters reflects growing confidence in the democratic process and their desire to shape the state’s future through the ballot. He…
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has carried out a community sensitization campaign in Ebonyi to address rising vandalism and the illegal erection of structures on its Right of Way (RoW). Mrs. Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, stated in Abuja on Saturday that the campaign took place in Umuhuali, Ezillo, and Nkalagu communities. She added that the campaign also involved soil excavation near transmission tower bases. Enugu Region’s Transmission Manager, Thomas Inugonum, explained that the initiative aims to strengthen relationships with communities hosting TCN infrastructure. He identified five urgent issues: vandalism of 330kV and 132kV high-voltage lines,…
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has endorsed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) directive requiring banks and fintechs to host payment transaction data locally. ALTON Chairman Gbenga Adebayo stated this in an interview with reporters in Lagos on Saturday. The CBN directive mandates banks, fintechs, and other payment service providers to store payment data generated in Nigeria on local servers starting January 1, 2027. The measure aims to strengthen oversight of Nigeria’s growing digital payments ecosystem. Adebayo emphasized that data sovereignty requires countries to control their entire data value chain, including collection, management, storage, and integrity.…