CBN Issues New Cash Directive to Banks for 2026
The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed commercial banks to guarantee steady cash flow in ATMs and branches nationwide. This follows a successful festive season with minimal scarcity.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed commercial banks to guarantee steady cash flow in ATMs and branches nationwide. This follows a successful festive season with minimal scarcity.
A Nigerian man's viral post shows how he avoided the new N50 electronic transfer levy by sending N9,999. His action has ignited a fierce online debate about the 2026 tax laws. Read more.
Prominent Kogi businessman Stephen Achema Akpa calls for national unity and launches a N100,000 school fees initiative for Kogi students in his 2026 New Year message. Read his full vision for Nigeria.
A Nigerian lady shared her shock after an extra ₦50 was deducted from a ₦16,000 transfer under the new tax law. See the online reactions and what this means for you.
A Nigerian lawyer in Dublin shares receipts showing Access Bank charges for sending money home. She hopes new tax laws will bring development. See the breakdown and reactions.
A Nigerian lady's hilarious 'periwinkle' bank transfer description goes viral on X, sparking a crucial online debate about the importance of transaction narrations in Nigeria.
A Nigerian man's viral tweet exposes a puzzling N73.05 tax deduction by GTBank, sparking widespread debate on the new tax reforms and bank transparency. See the full story and reactions.
A Nigerian man raises alarm after N50 was deducted for a N10,000 transfer, signaling the start of new 2026 tax laws. Get the full story and public reactions here.
Gombe State government has approved N665 million to cover SSCE fees for 23,873 students. The move aims to remove financial barriers and boost education in the North-East. Read more.
OPay, PalmPay, Moniepoint, and major banks notify Nigerians of a key tax change. From January 1, 2026, senders will pay a ₦50 stamp duty on transfers of ₦10,000 and above. Learn the details and exemptions.
A Nigerian man raises alarm after transferring N100,000 to his Zenith Bank account, only to find a balance of N63,000. The incident sparks online reactions and tax deduction theories. Read full details.
Aisha Isah Yelwa, a petty trader from Lapai, Niger State, displayed remarkable integrity by returning N330 million mistakenly sent to her First Bank account. Read her inspiring story.
As Nigeria's new tax regime begins in January 2026, experts advise using clear bank transfer descriptions like 'Gift' or 'Loan' to prevent overpayment and tax audits. Learn the simple, legal narrations.
NNPC Limited reports record N5.4 trillion profit while directors' fees jump to N4.1 billion. Zero staff resignations in 2024 as administrative costs surge. Read the full analysis.
A Providus Bank employee reveals the six generous bonuses staff received for Christmas 2025, including a 13th-month salary and rice. See the full list and public reactions.
Starting January 2026, Nigerians will pay higher charges for online transfers as the government reintroduces stamp duty. Find out how this policy shift will impact your wallet.
The Association of Corporate Communication & Marketing Professionals in Banks dismisses viral claims of 12 banks shutting down. ACAMB assures the public the recapitalisation is proceeding smoothly to strengthen the financial system.
A Nigerian man mistakenly transferred N800,000 to a wrong account. Discover how OPay's swift action helped him recover his funds and see netizens' reactions.
The World Bank has greenlit a $500 million package to boost credit access for Nigeria's MSMEs. The FINCLUDE project targets women-led and agribusiness firms to drive growth and jobs. Read more.
Nigeria's Supreme Court has delivered a final judgment in a two-decade debt dispute, ruling in favour of Fidelity Bank. The court set key terms for the N30 billion repayment. Read the full details.
Bollywood producers reveal how stars' multi-million dollar fees and lavish demands for entourages and trailers are crippling film finances. Discover the industry's call for change.
An in-depth review of Nigeria's banking recapitalisation exercise. Discover which 16 banks have met the CBN's new capital requirements and the impact on the financial sector. Read the full analysis now.
A Russian court has ordered Austria's Raiffeisen Bank to pay nearly $400 million in compensation to a company linked to sanctioned oligarch Oleg Deripaska. The bank says it will appeal.
A civil society group storms ICPC, demanding an urgent probe into allegations that NMDPRA boss, Engr. Farouk Ahmed, spent $5m on his children's Swiss education. Read the full story.
Aliko Dangote petitions ICPC, alleging NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed paid $5m in school fees. A social media user explains the clash stems from refinery policy constraints. Read the full story.
NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed denies issuing a statement on his children's foreign school fees as Dangote petitions ICPC. The House of Representatives also launches a probe. Get the full story.
Fidelity Bank will restrict transactions for accounts not linked to a Tax ID or National Identity Number from January 1, 2026. Learn how to update your details to avoid service disruptions.
Aliko Dangote petitions ICPC, alleging NMDPRA MD Farouk Ahmed misused public funds for children's Swiss tuition. Lawyers group condemns 'media trial'. Full story.
Civil society groups announce coordinated protests in Nigeria, New York, and London, demanding NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed's removal over alleged $5 million school fees scandal. Join the call for accountability.
A heartwarming video shows a Nigerian lady prostrating to celebrate her husband who sponsored her UK Master's degree with £34,000. The touching act of gratitude has gone viral online.