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Oyo school kidnap survivor tells court of 56 days without clean water

A teacher abducted from an Oriire school in May told the Federal High Court how 46 captives, including toddlers, survived 56 days on dirty water and plain rice.

Civil servants warn Oyedele over 40% allowance he promised to fund

Federal workers have written to Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele warning that the unpaid 40% peculiar allowance and promotion arrears are building restiveness in the public service.

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Experts warn FG against costly foreign loans and VAT hike over IMF advice

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FirstBank hits N1bn daily disbursement on FirstAdvance

FirstBank says its salary-backed digital loan product, FirstAdvance, has hit a milestone of N1 billion in daily disbursement, reflecting rising customer adoption and trust.

Revenue from VAT and CIT falls 6 Percent to N3.79trn in first quarter

Nigeria's combined revenue from VAT and company income tax fell 6.2 percent to N3.79 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, the NBS has said.

EU chief hails US-Iran deal to end war and reopen Hormuz

EU Council President Antonio Costa has welcomed a deal between the US and Iran to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Ex-CBN deputy governor Moghalu named Bluecode Africa board chairman

Bluecode Africa has named former CBN deputy governor Kingsley Moghalu chairman of its Nigerian subsidiary's advisory board as the payments firm enters the Nigerian market.

FCMB appoints Bismarck Rewane non-executive director and board chairman

First City Monument Bank has appointed economist Bismarck Rewane as non-executive director and chairman of its board, following approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria.

CBN Reassigns Four Deputy Governors in Leadership Shake-Up

KEY POINTS The Central Bank of Nigeria has redeployed its four deputy governors in...

CBN unveils Payment Systems Vision 2028 to drive growth and financial inclusion

CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso has unveiled Payment Systems Vision 2028, a strategic roadmap to build a secure, inclusive and globally competitive payments ecosystem in Nigeria.

Nigeria’s capital market moves to T+1 settlement cycle

Nigeria's capital market will switch to a T+1 settlement cycle on June 1, bringing the country in line with the US, Canada and India.

Nigeria’s Economy Slows as GDP Growth Drops to 3.89% in Q1 2026 — NBS

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s economy grew by 3.89% in Q1 2026, according to the National...

UBA opens innovation hub, business office at UNILAG

UBA has opened an innovation hub and business office at the University of Lagos, as chairman Tony Elumelu returned to his alma mater for the commissioning.

Nigeria’s trade surplus jumps 220 percent to $480m

Nigeria's trade surplus jumped 220 percent to $480 million in January as oil exports hit a record, even as weaker cocoa prices dragged non-oil earnings.

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Oyo school kidnap survivor tells court of 56 days without clean water

A teacher abducted from an Oriire school in May told the Federal High Court how 46 captives, including toddlers, survived 56 days on dirty water and plain rice.

Civil servants warn Oyedele over 40% allowance he promised to fund

Federal workers have written to Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele warning that the unpaid 40% peculiar allowance and promotion arrears are building restiveness in the public service.

Kara Bridge repairs push Lagos-Ibadan gridlock 15km into Lagos

Repairs to Kara Bridge expansion joints have paralyzed the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway again, with some commuters reaching home after 2 a.m. and engineers questioning past work.

Ondo herbal drink deaths climb to 49 as crisis spreads to Irele

Deaths linked to a suspected poisonous herbal drink in Ondo State have climbed to 49, with the crisis now reaching Irele Local Government Area.