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CBN to revise rules governing financial holding companies

Nigeria, June 12 -- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has proposed the revision of the regulatory framework governing financial holding companies to bolstering the resilience and stability of the coun... Read More


June 12: Tension rises as Falana-led protest against insecurity encounters counter-rally in Lagos

Nigeria, June 12 -- Tension rose a June 12 protest on Friday under the Ikeja Bridge as supporters and counter-protesters occupied the same venue, forcing police intervention to prevent a breakdown of ... Read More


Access Holdings' working to resume dividend payment - Chairman

Nigeria, June 12 -- Nigeria's biggest lender, Access Holdings, is stepping up efforts to meet the regulatory conditions for the resumption of dividend payment, after pausing cash rewards to shareholde... Read More


Court jails five men for 25 years over arms supply to suspected Boko Haram network

Nigeria, June 12 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced five men to 25 years' imprisonment each for providing logistical and arms support to Boko Haram terrorists operating in Niger State, N... Read More


EFCC arrests aviation security officer, two others over alleged attempt to smuggle gold worth N4.4bn

Nigeria, June 12 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it has arrested an aviation security officer at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, for allegedly attempting... Read More


Warri Crisis: Ijaw, Urhobo leaders ask protesters to leave oil facilities after Tinubu's intervention

Nigeria, June 12 -- Leaders of the Ijaw and Urhobo ethnic nationalities in Delta State's Warri Federal Constituency have called on protesters occupying oil and gas facilities and blocking waterways in... Read More


EFCC arraigns three over alleged attempt to defraud bank N10 billion

Nigeria, June 12 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned three men before the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja over an alleged attempt to fraudulently obtain N10 billion fr... Read More


CBN proposes regulation to ring-fence operations of closely linked financial entities

Nigeria, June 12 -- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has proposed a regulatory framework seeking to ring-fence the operations of closely linked financial entities in Nigeria to promote a stable finan... Read More


Nigeria's non-oil exports rose 21% in 2025, 1,000 SMEs certified for export - Tinubu

Nigeria, June 12 -- President Bola Tinubu said Nigeria's non-oil exports grew by 21 per cent last year, while more than 1,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been certified for export a... Read More


Xenophobia Evacuations: Nigerian returnee recounts traumatic experiences in South Africa

Nigeria, June 12 -- A Nigerian returnee from South Africa, Milly Abuh, has recounted how persistent discrimination against her family, particularly her children, forced her to return to Nigeria after ... Read More