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- 6 Apr 2025
Meningitis Outbreak Kills 151 in Nigeria - NCDC
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that Nigeria is battling a meningitis outbreak that has led to 151 deaths and 1,826 suspected cases, with a case fatality rate…
- 22 Aug 2024
NNPC Shares Update on Northern Oil Exploration Efforts, Pledges Continued Support for FG's Ambition in Frontier Regions
Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has provided updates on its crude oil exploration activities in the Northern part of the country, reiterating its commitment to achieving the…
- 20 Jul 2017
GSM Operators Engage in 39,535 Porting Activities in May – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) yesterday said Global System for Mobile communications operators carried out 39,535 Mobile Number Portability (MNP) activities in May. NCC made this known…
- 21 Aug 2017
Banks Sack 340 Staff Every Week – NBS
National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says its latest data analysis on banks in Nigeria revealed that 8,663 people lost their jobs in the first half of 2017. The figure means that an average of 340…
- 17 Oct 2017
Bank Workers to Down Tools over Mass Sack
Bank workers under the aegis of Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions (ASSBIFI) have given notice to the Federal Government of their intention to down tools over…
- 7 Jul 2018
NCC Says 13,203 telecoms subscribers ported in May
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said a total of 13,203 mobile telecommunications subscribers in Nigeria dropped their various network providers for others in May this year. The…
- 23 Aug 2018
Banks Sack 789 Junior Workers
National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported that some 789 junior staff in Nigeria’s banking industry lost their jobs between January and June this year. NBS report entitled: “Selected…
- 30 Mar 2020
COVID-19: Union Bank Unveils 24-Hour Toll-Free Customer Service Line
Union Bank, has introduced a 24-hour toll-free Customer Service Line – 0800 700 7000, as part of proactive efforts to ease banking worries during the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak in Nigeria. The…
- 6 Sept 2020
Union Bank States Position on Lokoja Branch Closure by Kogi State
Union Bank Nigeria Limited has said it will respond to the closure of its Lokoja Branch by the Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KSIRS) through the appropriate channels in an effort to ensure fair…
- 17 Mar 2021
CBN Probes Failed MBA Forex Scheme with N171Bn
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that the MBA Forex Trading and Capital Investment company received in its account, a total of N171,128,219,041 made by 125,397 investors. The MBA forex scheme…
- 26 Oct 2021
#AfriTECH2021: Ojobo, AfIctF President, Calls for Digital Equality in Africa
Mr. Tony Ojobo, president and chairman of the Board, African ICT Foundation (AfICTF), has called for digital transformation and equality among Nigerians. Mr. Tony Ojobo, president, African ICT…
- 11 Feb 2026
ITREALMS Announces NDSF2026 for WSIS Vision and Multistakeholder Synergy
As the global community accelerates toward a more integrated digital future, ITREALMS Media Group, through its flagship digital rights initiative, the Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum (NDSF), has…
- 4 May 2023
Winners emerge at WASH Innovation Fair
WASH Innovation Fair brought together thought leaders and dignitaries all over the WASH Sector to witness innovative ideas as well as winning the sum of N17.5 million from 5 innovators. Engr.…
- 19 Aug 2024
Union Bank reports 20% growth in PBT H1, 2024, despite CBN’s intervention
Despite the challenging environment following the Central Bank of Nigeria's intervention in January 2024, which led to heightened customer concerns, Union Bank of Nigeria has reported a profit before…
- 9 Oct 2024
FinTechNGR Seeks More Investment to Drive Access to Affordable Digital Services
FinTech Nigeria (FintechNGR) the umbrella body of financial technology services providers in Nigeria is seeking more investors who see the long-term value of Africa. Mr. Ade Bajomo, President,…
- 17 Oct 2024
PalmPay MD Urges Fintech Leaders to Boost Investor Confidence for Increased Investment Across Africa
PalmPay, an African-focused fintech company, has underscored the need for founders within the fintech ecosystem to boost investors’ confidence to drive more investment across the continent, saying…
- 21 Dec 2025
NITDA Wins Triple SERVICOM Honours for Citizen-Centred Service Delivery
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has clinched three prestigious Service Compact with All Nigerians (SERVICOM) awards at the annual Ministry, Departments and Agencies (MDAs)…
- 13 Jan 2026
Meta Names Ex-Trump Adviser Dina Powell McCormick as President
Meta Platforms, owner of Facebook, has appointed Dina Powell McCormick, a former adviser to President Donald Trump, as its new president and vice chairman, bolstering its leadership amid aggressive…
- 13 Mar 2026
NDPC Warns Content Creators Against Privacy Violations in Viral Videos
Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has issued a stern warning to content creators filming and sharing videos of unsuspecting citizens on social media, describing such practices as direct…
- 28 Apr 2026
NASENI Empowers 2000 Kano Households with Clean Energy Solutions
National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has launched its Sustainable Empowerment Programme in Kano State with over 2000 households benefiting from the Agency's clean and…
- 11 Mar 2016
DMX Adds 21 New Audio Channels To DStv's Music Mix
This month, DStv’s music lovers are in for a treat with an exciting addition of a wider selection of audio channels. From 10 March, listeners will get a whopping 21 DMX audio channels added on all…
- 31 Jul 2026
EFCC Arraigns 4 over Alleged $5.3m Fraud Scheme
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned four persons before the Federal High Court in Lagos over an alleged money laundering scheme involving $5.3 million. The defendants —…
- 10 Nov 2016
Telecoms Subscribers Hit 153m
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) subscriber/operator data has showed that telecommunication subscribers in Nigeria had hit 153.2 million. Airtel topped the chat of new subscribers for the…