Woman Cries Out Over Portable's ₦1m vs ₦20k Payment
A Nigerian woman accuses singer Portable of paying only ₦20,000 for a music collaboration after a public promise of ₦1 million. Read details and netizens' reactions.
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Oyo Gov Makinde Increases Retirees' Gratuity to ₦3bn
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde approves a 100% increase in gratuity payments for retirees, raising it from ₦1.5bn to ₦3bn. NLC confirms the worker-friendly move and consistent 13th-month salary payment. Read more.
Kwara Monarch Freed After 25 Days in Captivity
Oba Kamilu Salami, the Ojibara of Bayagan Ile in Kwara, is free after 25 days. The community paid a huge ransom in two installments without government help. Read the full story.
Lady Saves ₦1k Daily for Rent, Now Doubles to ₦2k
A Nigerian lady's disciplined saving method of ₦1,000 daily to pay her ₦350k rent goes viral. With rent now ₦600k, she plans to double her daily savings. See her inspiring story and netizens' reactions.
Banks Warn Nigerians Against Public Wi-Fi for Transfers
Nigerian banks warn customers against using public Wi-Fi for transactions this festive season as fraud spikes. Learn how to protect your account from cybercriminals.
CBN Issues New Order to Banks on Foreign Card Use
The Central Bank of Nigeria directs Access, Zenith, UBA & others to improve foreign card acceptance, aiming to resolve transaction failures for tourists and returning Nigerians.
FAAN Cracks Down on Airport Extortion for Christmas Travel
FAAN activates strict measures against staff extortion & deploys over 80 security personnel at Lagos airport to manage festive traffic. Read details on new cashless system & terminal updates.
TotalEnergies TEMC+ Card Redefines Business Payments
TotalEnergies Nigeria launches TEMC+ card for secure fleet & business payments, competing with Paystack. Nationwide migration ends Dec 31, 2025.
Africa's Digital Payments Hit $2 Trillion, Nigeria Leads
A new report reveals Africa processed $2 trillion via instant payments in 2024. Nigeria's NIP system is rated highly, but fraud concerns remain a key barrier to wider adoption. Learn more.
Nanny rejects early salary, tells boss 'stick to the 31st'
A Nigerian lady's kind gesture backfires as her nanny returns December salary sent early. The nanny's firm request to 'stick to the 31st' sparks hilarious online reactions. Read the full story.
Kidnapped Benue groom freed after N1.5m ransom
Tartenger Terdue James, abducted days before his wedding, is free after his family paid a N1.5 million ransom. Read the full story of his ordeal and release.
CBN Revokes Bank Licences, NDIC Begins Depositor Payouts
The CBN has revoked the operating licences of Aso Savings and Union Homes. NDIC has commenced verification and payment of insured deposits up to N2 million. Learn how depositors can claim their funds.
CBN revokes licences of two mortgage banks
CBN revokes Aso Savings & Union Homes licences for regulatory breaches. NDIC starts insured deposit payments up to N2m. Learn how to claim your funds.
OmniPay Launches Solutions to Ease Supply Chain Pressure
OmniPay has launched new payment tools and honoured key distributors at its first gala night, reaffirming its commitment to supporting Nigeria's supply chain against economic challenges. Discover the new features.
Notorious Child Kidnapper Arrested in Niger State
Niger State Police arrest suspected kidnapper Aminu Ahmed for abducting three children in Kontagora and collecting over N2 million in ransom. Full details of his confessions inside.
PAPSS Cowry Targets Africa's $5bn Cross-Border Payment Loss
Afreximbank launches PAPSS Cowry to fix Africa's costly cross-border payments, saving $5bn yearly and boosting intra-African trade. Discover how this platform changes the game.
Katsina Hospital Tragedy: Pregnant Woman D!es Over Payment
A pregnant woman, Aisha Najamu, d!ed at Turai Umaru Yar'adua Hospital in Katsina after a health worker allegedly refused a bank transfer for oxygen. The hospital cites a cash-only policy. Read the full investigation.
FG to Clear N4tr Road Contractors' Debt by Dec 20
The Federal Government has set a December 20 deadline to settle all outstanding payments owed to road contractors, following protests over N4 trillion in delayed project financing. Minister David Umahi announced the presidential directive.
FG Pays ₦22,500 Stipend to 42,000 TVET Trainees
The Federal Government has started paying monthly stipends to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) beneficiaries. Over 42,000 trainees have received ₦22,500 each. Read more.
Nigeria's Defence Minister Bans Ransom Payment to Terrorists
Defence Minister Gen. Christopher Musa declares an end to ransom payments and negotiations with terrorists, citing it fuels insecurity. He outlines a multi-faceted security strategy.
CBN Sets 72-Hour Deadline for Banks to Refund Fraud
The Central Bank of Nigeria issues strict new rules forcing banks to refund fraud victims within 16 days. Learn how this impacts you and the fight against financial crime.
Contractors Protest N760bn Debt, Disrupt Ministry
Indigenous contractors block the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja, demanding payment of N760 billion for completed 2024 projects. The protest disrupts government activities as financial distress deepens.
DeRemi Atanda Conferred as NCS Fellow for Tech Impact
DeRemi Atanda receives the prestigious Nigeria Computer Society Fellowship for his transformative work in fintech and public financial systems. Discover his journey and lasting impact on Nigeria's digital economy.
Contractors Protest ₦500bn Unpaid Contracts at Finance Ministry
Indigenous contractors protest at Nigeria's Finance Ministry over ₦500 billion unpaid debts, accusing the government of reneging on promises. They demand payment to save jobs and businesses.
Reps Probe Missing ₦30bn NSIPA Funds
The House of Representatives investigates the whereabouts of over ₦30bn recovered from NSIPA, demanding its release to restart vital poverty-alleviation programmes. Read the full story.
Bandits release 7 abducted teens in FCT after N2m ransom
A 15-year-old boy and six girls kidnapped in Bwari, FCT, have been freed after relatives paid a N2 million ransom. The peasant farmer who raised the money had to sell his ginger harvest.
$5B Africa Energy Bank HQ Complete in Abuja
Nigeria has completed the headquarters of the $5 billion Africa Energy Bank in Abuja. Minister Heineken Lokpobiri confirms all host obligations are met, paving the way for operations to begin. Read more.
Shakarra Launches Global Shopping Platform for Nigerians
Shakarra, a new e-commerce platform, is now live, enabling Nigerians to shop from US stores like Amazon and Walmart in Naira with door-to-door delivery, perfectly timed for Black Friday deals.
Trump Commutes Sentence of $1.6B Fraud Executive
Outrage as US President Donald Trump frees David Gentile, who defrauded 17,000 investors of $1.6bn, after only 12 days in jail. Read the shocking details.
Nearly 800,000 Students Benefit from NELFUND Loan Scheme
Nigerian Education Loan Fund reveals 788,947 students have received loans totaling N140.88 billion. Discover the breakdown, top applying universities, and student experiences with the scheme.
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