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Kidnappers collect ₦2.57bn ransom in one year

A new report exposes that kidnappers in Nigeria collected a staggering ₦2.57 billion in ransom from July 2024 to June 2025, with the Northwest as the epicentre. Discover the shocking scale of this criminal enterprise.

FG Orders Road Contractors to Stay on Site for Christmas

Works Minister David Umahi directs contractors on major highways to remain on site during the festive season to ease gridlock. FG also announces N263bn payment plan for contractors, pending verification of N2.13trn debt.

OneDosh Launches Borderless Payments in US and Nigeria

OneDosh launches its cross-border payments platform in the US and Nigeria, using stablecoin tech for instant, low-cost international transfers. The service is live in 49 US states, with New York coming soon.

NIBSS assures seamless festive e-payments

NIBSS promises hitch-free digital transactions this yuletide, backed by N384 trillion quarterly volume. FCCPC warns transporters against arbitrary fare hikes. Read more.

Church Denies Wedding Guests Entry Over Hair, Dress

A Port Harcourt church faces backlash after allegedly denying groomsmen and a lady entry to a wedding over their braided hair and attire. The guests spent N185k on suits. Read the full story and public reactions.

5-Year Sentence for Attempted Rape of Minor in Kebbi

A Kebbi State High Court has sentenced Ibrahim Isah to five years imprisonment for attempting to rape a 10-year-old girl. Justice Maryam Abubakar Kaoje delivered the judgment. Read the full details.

Fast Ways to Block Your Union Bank Account

Learn the quickest methods to block your Union Bank account using USSD *826*6#, the UnionMobile app, or customer care. Protect your funds instantly during emergencies.

Gratuity Returns for Federal Workers in 2026

Federal workers celebrate as gratuity payments resume in January 2026 after a decade-long halt. The ASCSN also pushes for pension reforms and opposes Unity Schools' privatization.

Fintech Growth Demands Strategic Partnerships

Fintech sector growth is unsustainable without strategic partnerships with banks, regulators, and tech providers. Learn how collaborations drive financial inclusion and innovation in Nigeria.

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