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- 30 Jul 2025
CBN Explains Mass Redeployment of Staff
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dismissed claims that its recent redeployment of staff from Abuja to Lagos State was politically motivated. Muhammad Abdullahi, deputy governor, economic policy,…
- 22 Aug 2016
Kaduna to Ban Sale of High Energy Bulbs
The Kaduna State Government said yesterday that it would soon ban the sale of high energy consuming bulbs, as part of a strategy to boost energy efficiency. Muhammad Abdullahi, state’s commissioner…
- 2 Apr 2026
CBN Plans New Payment Systems Vision
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has said that it will be launching a new payment systems vision that will outline where the entire ecosystem is expected to be heading in the next three years. Olayemi…
- 13 May 2025
CBN, NIBSS Unveil BVN Platform for Diaspora Nigerians
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in collaboration with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) on Tuesday inaugurated an innovative digital gateway allows Nigerians in the diaspora to obtain a…
- 15 Jun 2017
Kaduna Introduces Residency Card
The Kaduna State Government yesterday announced the introduction of residency card for all its residents. The government said the move was to enable it plan and provide social services. Muhammad…
- 1 Apr 2026
NASENI Renewable Energy Industrial Park Underway as Construction Gains Momentum
The on-going construction works at the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure, NASENI's Renewable Energy Industrial Park, Gora, Nasarawa State is gathering momentum as the project…
- 7 Jun 2026
CBN Introduces N100m Fine for Banks Over Forex Documentation Violations
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a N100 million penalty for banks and other authorised dealers that process foreign exchange transactions without adequate supporting documentation, as…
- 23 Sept 2020
Nigerian Students Qualify for Huawei Global ICT Competition
Twelve Nigerian students from the University of Ibadan, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and University of Port Harcourt have qualified for the Huawei Global ICT competition following an excellent…
- 25 Jun 2023
IHS Nigeria Empowers African Entrepreneurs
Telecommunications infrastructure provider, IHS Nigeria through an NGO, “WeForGood International” has empowered six startups with N3 million grant each to help implement ideas that centers on…
- 31 May 2026
Nigerian Banks Under Pressure as Bad Loans Hit 8.03% After CBN Policy Shift
Non-performing loans (NPLs) in Nigeria’s banking sector rose to 8.03 per cent in January 2026, exceeding the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) prudential threshold of five per cent, following the…
- 23 Dec 2015
NCC Warns Against Illegal Use of Telecom Facilities
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has urged telecommunication subscribers to ensure that telecoms facilities are used only for legitimate transactions. Abdullahi Maikano, director, Consumer…
- 3 Apr 2026
CBN, Banks, Fintechs Launch PSPC to Boost Nigeria's Payment System
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), alongside commercial banks and fintech operators, has unveiled the Payments Service Providers Committee (PSPC) to tackle gaps in the country's payment infrastructure.…
- 10 Jul 2025
Financial Fraud in Nigeria Surges by 45 Percent, 70 Percent of Losses Linked to Digital Platforms – CBN
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised the alarm over a significant rise in financial fraud cases in the country, revealing that fraud surged by 45% within one year, with 70 Percent of the…
- 15 Jun 2020
GBfoods Completes N20 Billion Tomato Processing Factory in Kebbi
GBfoods, a global leader in culinary product manufacturing, in partnership with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Kebbi State Government and the Emirate of Yauri recently built a N20 billion tomato…
- 13 Mar 2015
Etisalat Begins Easybusiness Millionaire Hunt
Etisalat the fastest growing and most innovative mobile telecommunications operator in the country has announced the launch of the 2nd edition of its ‘Etisalat Easybusiness Millionaire Hunt.” The…
- 9 Aug 2021
NITDA DG Extols Benefits of Web in Driving Digital Economy
Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director General National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has said the web is the backbone of the digital economy. As it serves as a pathway to…
- 2 Feb 2025
First Trustees to Host 7th Annual Islamic Estate Planning Clinic
First Trustees Limited, a subsidiary of FBN Holdings Plc. and a leading provider of bespoke trust solutions for individuals, corporate entities, and government organisations, is pleased to announce…
- 13 Aug 2026
SEC Orders Immediate Freeze of Assets Linked to Six Terrorism Financiers, Three Entities
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has directed capital market operators to immediately freeze the assets of six individuals and three entities designated as terrorism financiers by the Nigeria…
- 17 Apr 2026
Nigeria’s Human Capital Key to Global Competitiveness - NITDA DG
Kashifu Inuwa, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has emphasized the critical role of Nigeria’s human capital in driving national development and positioning the country for…
- 16 Mar 2020
NITDA DG Says Effective Collaboration Key to Growth of Digital Economy
Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, director general, National Information Technology Development Agency, has described the partnership with Abuja Enterprise Agency, (AEA) as imperative to President…
- 16 Jun 2020
NITDA DG Urges Kano and Jigawa State to Harness Youth Population for Economic Recovery
Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, director general, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), firmly believe that the ever-growing youthful population of Kano and Jigawa can be a source of…
- 11 Aug 2021
Digital Transformation: DG NITDA Applauds NIS For Adopting Paperless Operation
Malam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, director general, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has applauded Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) for launching its Electronic Document…
- 10 Jun 2022
Buhari Inaugurates Council on e-government
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja inaugurated the Presidential Council on Digital Economy and E-government, promising that his administration will continue to take advantage of digital…
- 8 Jul 2020
FIRS Extends Tax Debt Payments to August 31
Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has extended the closing date of its waiver of penalty and interest window on tax debts owned by individuals and businesses from June 30 to August 31, 2020. Mr…
- 4 Feb 2021
Finance Act 2020: NCC, Sister Agencies to Strengthen Collaboration with FIRS
An inter-agency committee set, up by Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, minister of Communications and Digital Economy, to discuss areas of collaboration between the agencies of the Federal Ministry of…
- 20 Oct 2013
Broadband Council Tracks Plan Progress
The Broadband Council inaugurated by Mrs. Omobola Johnson, minister of Communication Technology met for the second time since its inception at the weekend and top on the was progress of public and…
- 25 Feb 2021
NITDA, WeGO Africa to Enhance Digital Economy Values for Nigerians
Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, director general, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has reaffirmed his commitment to work with WeGO and any public or private organizations…
- 11 Jan 2021
FIRS Creates Tax Audit Units to Address Illicit Financial Flow
Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has created 35 additional Tax Audit Units across the country to address illicit financial flow. Abdullahi Ahmad, director, Communications and Liaison Department…
- 11 Oct 2020
NITRA Innovative Forum 2020: ATCON, GBB, NITDA, Spire Join Innovation Train
All is set for the 2020 edition of the annual Innovative Forum being organized by the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA). This year’s edition, which will hold as a…
- 6 Sept 2020
Income Tax: FIRS Launches Online Portal for Financial Institutions
Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), has launched a new Automatic Exchange of Information-Common Reporting Standard (AEOI-CRS) system for the use of financial institutions in the country. This is…