The NDIC has initiated a payout of up to N2 million per depositor for customers of Aso Savings and Union Homes. Learn about the verification process and what happens to balances above the insured limit.
Union Bank of Nigeria launches its 'Endless Possibilities' campaign, celebrating Nigerian resilience and ambition. Discover how the 108-year-old bank supports growth.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has revoked the operating licences of Aso Savings and Loans Plc and Union Homes Savings and Loans Plc for failing to meet capital requirements. Learn the full details and implications for Nigeria's mortgage sector.
CBN revokes Aso Savings & Union Homes licences for regulatory breaches. NDIC starts insured deposit payments up to N2m. Learn how to claim your funds.
NDIC starts liquidation of Aso Savings & Union Homes after CBN licence revocation. Depositors to get up to N2m via BVN. Learn the process for claims and payments.
The NDIC has started reimbursing depositors of Aso Savings and Union Homes after the CBN revoked their licenses. Learn how to claim your insured funds up to ₦2m before the deadline.
BudgIT calls on Nigerian states to replace ad hoc welfare with structured systems for women's economic empowerment. New report ranks all 36 states. Read the findings.
His Eminence Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V has launched the 14th Utomo Obong, a week-long Yuletide cultural festival in Calabar. Read about the theme, prayers, and call for unity.
Ethiopia signs a landmark deal to launch a 73,500km gas-by-rail network, aiming to bring clean energy to 1.2 billion Africans. Read about this ambitious continental transformation.
Cross River Police Command intercepts stolen vehicles, dismantles criminal hideouts, and boosts surveillance in riverine areas. CP Rashid Bello and NUJ pledge collaboration to maintain state's peace.
Cross River Governor Bassey Otu concludes the 2025 Executive Council, reaffirming a people-focused governance model. He announced the approval of 150 mini buses for vulnerable groups to boost micro-enterprises. Read more.
Cross River State partners with Pula Advisors to launch a landmark EUDR traceability system for cocoa, coffee, and oil palm, aiming to secure EU market access for 80,000 farms by 2026.
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) wins the 2025 Best SME Focused Bank award from CIBN, holding a dominant 24% of industry SME lending. Discover how they fuel Nigeria's top economic sectors.
Platnova earns a spot in Nigeria's Top 100 Fastest Growing SMEs at the SME 100 AWARDS 2025. Discover how their cross-border financial services drive economic growth and inclusion.
Organised Labour in Cross River State has issued a 14-day ultimatum to Governor Bassey Otu's administration to address long-standing worker grievances or face industrial action. Key issues include salary disparities and unpaid promotions.
The APC in Cross River State has impeached its chairman, Alphonsus Eba, for refusing to resign. Ntufam Ekum Ojogu takes over as acting chairman. Read the full details.
British International Investment and FCMB partner to provide a $50 million credit facility, with 70% targeting MSMEs in Northern Nigeria and 30% for women-owned businesses nationwide. Read more.
Tragedy strikes Egbolo, Kogi as a truck carrying schoolchildren plunges into a river. Four confirmed dead. Community mourns, calls for government action on road safety.
Governor Bassey Otu honoured four former Cross River leaders at the 2025 Christmas tree lighting in Calabar, celebrating unity and continuity in governance. Read more.
TY Logistics Park launches in Lekki to reverse Nigeria's $1.7bn annual logistics drain with a tech-driven model. Discover how it cuts costs and boosts SME exports.
NADF signs MoU with Leadway Assurance and Verdure Climate to provide insurance packages for agricultural loans, enhancing climate resilience for smallholder farmers across Nigeria.
Anambra State Police recover decomposing bodies of two Cameroonian women from Omambala River. Two suspects arrested, one still at large as search intensifies for third victim.
Anambra Police recover decomposing bodies of two Cameroonian women kidnapped in the state. Two suspects arrested as search continues for third victim and fleeing suspect.
Cross River State approves 500 entrepreneurs for SMEDAN-Sterling Bank loans at 5% interest rate. Governor Otu's initiative aims to boost small businesses and economic growth across the state.
Anambra police confirm recovery of two Cameroonian women's bodies from Omambala River after kidnapping. Two suspects arrested, one remains at large. Families identify victims.
Eight family members, including four children, perished when their vehicle plunged into River Dura in Benue State while traveling for burial arrangements. Read the full story.
Cross River FA imposes N500,000 fines on Obubra United, ABIWAVES FC, and Akpabuyo United for abandoning Governor's Cup matches. Teams must pay within 30 days or face suspension from future events.
Cross River State records 800 gender-based violence cases with only 5 convictions. Commissioner Edema Irom reveals shocking details about GBV in cocoa farms, motor parks, and online. Urgent action needed!
Cross River State reports 800 gender-based violence cases between January-November 2025 with just 5 convictions. Commissioner Irom highlights digital abuse, child labor concerns during UN Women activism launch.
Discover Mercy Isoyip's inspiring journey from Calabar to Nollywood stardom. Learn about her acting career, music, education, and family background in this detailed biography.