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CBN’s proposed N1,500 ATM card issuance fee sparks backlash from Nigerians, financial experts.

Economists, financial analysts, and bank customers have expressed mixed reactions to a proposed increase in the cost of obtaining Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards in Nigeria, which would rise from ₦1,000 to ₦1,500 under a new draft regulatory framework being considered by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The proposal is part of a broader review of banking charges affecting financial institutions, which also includes changes such as adjustments to card-related fees and the removal of certain maintenance charges on […]

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Corpers lament water, power scarcity in Oyo camp.

Some corps members undergoing the mandatory three-week National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation exercise in Oyo State have raised concerns over poor living conditions at the camp located in Iseyin. The corps members complained about irregular electricity supply and difficulty accessing water, saying the situation has made daily activities at the camp challenging since the commencement of the programme. According to them, power supply has been inconsistent, affecting water pumping and other basic needs. Some of the participants also alleged […]

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EFCC boss laments diversion of varsities’ students’ fees, others.

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has raised concerns over financial misconduct in Nigerian universities, including the diversion of students’ fees and other forms of corruption that weaken the integrity of the education system. He made this known during a conference in Kano, where he revealed that investigations have uncovered cases of inflated contracts, ghost workers, and mismanagement of students’ funds across several tertiary institutions in the country. According to him, universities handle significant […]

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Tinubu kicks off 2027 re-election bid as APC begins sale of forms

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken a formal step toward the 2027 presidential election after obtaining the All Progressives Congress (APC) nomination and expression of interest forms in Abuja. The forms, which cost a combined fee of ₦100 million, were purchased on his behalf by a coalition of supporters and political groups from across the country. Member of the House of Representatives, James Faleke, represented the president at the event. Faleke received the forms from the APC National Organising Secretary, […]

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Reps seek 18-month wait before inactive phone numbers are reassigned

The House of Representatives has urged the Nigerian Communications Commission to extend the waiting period before inactive phone numbers are reassigned to new users to one year and six months. Lawmakers said the proposed extension would enhance compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act and protect citizens from fraud, identity theft, and wrongful criminal allegations linked to recycled SIM cards. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Billy Osawaru during plenary. Osawaru proposed that the additional six-month […]

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Reps approve Tinubu’s $516m loan request for road project

The House of Representatives has approved a request by Bola Tinubu to secure a $516.3 million external loan for the construction of sections of the Sokoto–Badagry superhighway. The approval followed the presentation of a report by the House Committee on Aids, Loans and Debt Management during plenary on Tuesday. The proposed 1,000-kilometre highway will connect Sokoto, Kebbi, Niger, Kwara, Oyo, Ogun and Lagos states, stretching from Illela in Sokoto State to Badagry in Lagos. The project is expected to enhance […]

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BREAKING: Peter Obi in closed-door meeting with Gov Makinde

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, is currently holding a closed-door meeting with Seyi Makinde at the Oyo State Government House. Obi arrived at the meeting in the company of several associates, including Igbo elders, members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and senators from the South-East. The meeting comes less than 24 hours after Obi held talks with former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, as part of ongoing consultations with political leaders across […]

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Aleshinloye Market Traders Cry Out Over Alleged Demolition Plan, Seek Makinde’s Intervention

Tension is mounting at Aleshinloye Market as hundreds of traders express deep concern over a proposed demolition said to be planned by the Chairman of Ibadan South West Local Government, Tajudeen Adigun Adeniyi, popularly known as ATU. The development has triggered widespread anxiety among business owners, many of whom fear losing their primary source of livelihood. Describing the move as a direct threat to their survival, affected traders have appealed to Seyi Makinde, urging immediate intervention. They warn that any […]

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NEMA distributes relief materials to Oyo rainstorm victims.

The National Emergency Management Agency has distributed relief materials to residents affected by a recent rainstorm across Iseyin, Itesiwaju, Kajola, and Iwajowa Federal Constituency in Oyo State. The intervention was carried out by the agency’s Ibadan Operations Office as part of ongoing efforts to support communities impacted by adverse weather conditions. The distribution exercise took place at the constituency office of Najimdeen Oyedeji in Iseyin Local Government Area, where government officials, community leaders, and other stakeholders gathered to oversee the […]

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