Technology General

Data Privacy Concerns Threaten Financial Inclusion

By Paul Chimodo Experts have raised concerns that persistent data privacy and security challenges could hinder Nigeria’s progress toward broader financial inclusion, despite increasing access to digital services and mobile connectivity. They emphasized the need for stronger regulatory frameworks, improved cybersecurity systems, and public awareness to build trust in digital financial platforms and protect users

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Ezekwesili Accuses Senate of Plot to Undermine 2027 Elections

A transparency and good governance advocate, Oby Ezekwesili, has alleged that the decision by the Senate of Nigeria to include certain provisos in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill is aimed at enabling the rigging of the 2027 general elections. Ezekwesili made the remarks while speaking on the fourth day of an ongoing demonstration. The former

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Security General

DHQ Confirms Arrival of 100 U.S. Military Personnel in Nigeria

The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the arrival of 100 United States military personnel and equipment in Nigeria. According to a statement by the defence spokesman, Samaila Uba, the personnel arrived at the Bauchi Airfield. Uba said the deployment followed a recent security agreement between Nigeria and the United States. He added that the Federal Government

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Religion General

Sultan Declares February 18 as First Day of Ramadan 1447AH

The Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar has declared Wednesday, February 18, 2026, as the first day of the Holy Month of Ramadan 1447AH. The monarch announced that the crescent moon was sighted in nearly all parts of the country on Tuesday, the 29th day of Sha’aban, thereby confirming Wednesday as the commencement of fasting. In a

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General Economy

RIMA to Open Microfinance Bank Branches Across Rivers Senatorial Districts

The Rivers State Microfinance Agency (RIMA) has announced plans to establish microfinance bank branches in each of the state’s three senatorial districts, aiming to expand access to loans in rural communities. Managing Director Pastor Jonathan Tobin disclosed the plans in an interview, saying the initiative is part of Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s drive to boost small

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Gunmen Abduct 15 Travellers on Utonkon–Okpoga Road in Benue

Gunmen have kidnapped 15 passengers along the Utonkon–Okpoga Road in Benue State, local sources confirmed. Jude Onwe, a youth leader in Utonkon district, narrated that the incident occurred while a commercial bus carrying 16 passengers was traveling from Utonkon to Okpoga in Okpokwu Local Government Area. Details of the attackers and the current whereabouts of

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Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye Says She Has No Regrets Over Removal from Office

Former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has said she harbours no regrets over her removal from office, maintaining that President Bola Tinubu could not have deliberately acted to hurt her. Speaking on the development, Kennedy-Ohanenye stated that although she was not the President, she remained committed to ensuring that nothing improper occurred within the

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Oil and Gas General

Dangote Refinery Cuts PMS Gantry Price by N25 Per Litre

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE has reduced the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) by N25 per litre, according to a notice issued to marketers by its Group Commercial Operations Department. The reduction, which takes immediate effect, brings the ex-depot price down from N799 to N774 per litre. The development is expected to

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Community General

Southern Nigeria Monarchs Pay Condolence Visit to Family of Late King Jaja of Opobo

Over ten monarchs under the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council have paid a condolence visit to the family of the late King Jaja of Opobo and former Chairman of the Rivers State Traditional Rulers Council, His Royal Highness Dandeson Douglas Jaja. The traditional rulers described the late monarch as a rare symbol of unity, wisdom,

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FRSC Warns Motorists Against One-Way Driving on Lagos–Ibadan Expressway

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned motorists, including drivers of security and government vehicles, against driving against traffic on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, stressing that offenders will face penalties as repair works continue on the Kara Bridge section of the road. The Lagos Sector Commander of the FRSC, Kehinde Hamzat, issued the warning while

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