The Federal Government of Nigeria says it is closely monitoring rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East involving the United States, Israel, and Iran to safeguard the country’s economic stability. The announcement followed a meeting of the Economic Management Team, chaired by Wale Edun. According to a statement from the Federal Ministry of Finance, the…
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the defection of three more lawmakers from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The senators are Amos Yohanna, who represents Adamawa North Senatorial District; Aminu Iya Abbas of Adamawa Central Senatorial District; and Ikra Aliyu Bilbis of Zamfara Central Senatorial District. Their letters…
The new standards apply to deposit money banks, mobile money operators, international money transfer operators, payment service providers, and other regulated financial institutions. According to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the policy is designed to strengthen the country’s financial crime detection framework as financial services become increasingly digital. “The Baseline Standards provide a framework…
The Nigerian Army has successfully recaptured its Forward Operating Base in Ngoshe town, located in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. According to Daily Trust, the operation was carried out with the support of members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), as well as local vigilante and hunters’ groups. The development comes days…
Iran will not participate in the upcoming World Cup, the country’s sports minister has confirmed, citing the ongoing conflict with host nation the United States. Iran had been scheduled to compete in the tournament set to take place across North America in June. However, Iran’s Minister of Sports and Youth, Ahmad Donyamali, said the country’s…
Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the killing of an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Jigawa State. The suspects were apprehended on Monday, March 9, 2026, in Kiyawa Local Government Area following investigations into the murder of SC Bashir Adamu Jibril. It was earlier reported that the…
