CBN Bars Loan Defaulters from Accessing Banking Services and New Credit
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has instructed banks to deny certain banking services and additional credit facilities to large borrowers with non-performing
Business
Aviation
NiMet Warns Northern States of Increased Risk of Cerebrospinal Meningitis
The Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a public health alert cautioning residents in several northern states about a heightened risk of Cerebrospinal
Health
FG Reaffirms Commitment to Maternal, Newborn Care After Successful Quadruplet Delivery in Abeokuta
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has reiterated its commitment to improving maternal and newborn healthcare services across Nigeria following the
Foreign
Four Dead After U.S. Military Refuelling Aircraft Crashes in Western Iraq
Four of the six crew members aboard a U.S. military refuelling aircraft have died after the plane crashed in western Iraq, according to
Security
PSC Promotes 13 CPs to AIGs, 17 DCPs to CPs in Merit-Based Exercise
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 13 Commissioners of Police (CPs) to the rank of Assistant Inspectors-General of Police
Education
VDI Calls for Greater Access to Education for Girls with Disabilities
The Voice of Disability Initiative (VDI) has urged stakeholders to improve access to education for girls living with disabilities, warning that persistent stigma
Sports
World
Iran Considers Boycott of 2026 FIFA World Cup Amid Tensions with U.S
Iran has signalled it may boycott the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite assurances from the United States that its national team would be
Security
Police Officer Denies Involvement in Alleged N100m Fraud, Says She Pursued Accountability
A senior police officer, Nkeiruka Nwode, has denied allegations linking her to a fraud investigation involving over N100 million allegedly withdrawn from the
Security
PSC Chairman Outlines Roadmap for State Police Implementation
The Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (rtd), has emphasized the need for a thorough review of structural
Health
Oral Diseases Affect 42% of Africa’s Population – WHO Regional Director Warns on World Oral Health Day
The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr Mohamed Janabi, has raised concern over the growing burden of oral diseases across