CBN bars debtors, blacklisted BVNs from operating as PoS agents
New CBN guidelines disqualify individuals with unpaid debts, blacklisted BVNs, or financial misconduct from becoming PoS agents. Only financially stable and trustworthy operators will be eligible to handle agent banking…
Father loses five children in Agatu boat accident in Benue State
The Agatu boat accident claimed five children, leaving only the father and one child alive. The family was returning from their cassava farm when the overloaded canoe capsized midstream. The…
Uche Nnaji, Tunji-Ojo, Oduah, Others: Nigerian Ministers Trapped in Certificate Controversies
Minister of Innovation, Uche Nnaji, accused of parading fake UNN degree and NYSC certificate. Several ministers, including Adeosun, Tunji-Ojo, and Oduah, previously faced similar qualification scandals. Allegations raise new questions…
ASUU Begins Nationwide Mobilisation Ahead of Planned Strike
ASUU accuses FG of ignoring ultimatum on long-standing agreement. Two-week warning strike to begin after October 14 if demands remain unmet. ASUU urges members to unite as frustration over eight-year…
Nigeria’s Anglican Church Cuts Ties with Canterbury over ‘Pro-Gay’ Female Archbishop
Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) declares spiritual independence from the Church of England. The Nigerian Church rejects Bishop Sarah Mullally’s appointment as Archbishop of Canterbury over her support for same-sex…
CPPE Demands Investor Protection Law to Safeguard Employers
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) calls for a new law to protect investors and employers in Nigeria. CPPE says weak legal protection and unrestrained union actions…
MFM Overseer Olukoya Accused of Sexual Harassment and Withholding Pastor Tope Roberts’ Songs
Yewande Roberts alleged that Dr. Olukoya subjected her to sexual harassment and physical abuse during prayer sessions. She accused MFM of withholding her late husband Pastor Tope Roberts’ recorded songs,…
PENGASSAN Dissolves NGIC and NGML Branch Executives Over Dangote Refinery Strike
PENGASSAN dissolved NGIC and NGML branch executives for failing to shut down gas supply to Dangote refinery during strike. The union accused the executives of collusion and acceptance of monetary…
British Airways Flight to Abuja Diverts to Spain After Retired Nigerian Air Vice Marshal Dies
British Airways flight from London to Abuja diverted to Barcelona after the death of a retired Nigerian Air Vice Marshal. The late Air Vice Marshal, in his early 80s from…
CBN Caps POS Agents’ Daily Transaction Limit at N1.2 Million Nationwide
CBN bank issues fresh agent banking guidelines to tighten regulation. Financial institutions ordered to submit monthly reports to CBN. New circular takes effect immediately, full compliance due by April 2026.…
