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Central Securities Clearing System Plc (CSCS), Nigeria’s leading capital market infrastructure, has revised the pricing of selected services as part of ongoing efforts to reduce transaction friction, encourage greater retail investor participation and support innovation and liquidity in the Nigerian capital market. The revised framework introduces targeted reductions and the elimination of selected burdens for investors and market intermediaries, reflecting …

Zainab Abioye Akmode Transport Limited has threatened to initiate contempt and defamation proceedings against the Ogun State Government over a press release that allegedly described the company as an “unapproved” motorcycle organization operating in the state. The threat was contained in a letter dated September 1, 2026 from the lawyers of the firm, Bolarinwa Odeyale & Co., addressed to the …

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has released the September 2026 monthly energy limits for the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), the caps that determine how much electricity can be billed to unmetered customers, based on what their feeders actually consumed in August. Published under Ordinance NERC/307/2022, the methodology governing monthly energy limits for unmetered customers of Nigeria’s electricity distribution …

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) have introduced a one-off verification fee of ₦4,000 for candidates using WASSCE O’Level results for tertiary admission, ending the practice of repeatedly verifying the same academic credentials across institutions. Under the new arrangement, candidates whose admissions are regulated by JAMB will verify their WAEC results through …

The Federal Government is committed to supporting the efforts of the South-South Development Commission (SSDC) to unlock the region’s mineral potential and promote sustainable mining. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, made the commitment when a delegation of the SSDC, led by its Director General, Usoro Offiong Akpabio, visited the ministry in Abuja. Alake said the partnership aligns …

Global ride-hailing company Uber has announced that it will close its operations in Nigeria, bringing its years of service in the country to an end from September 2, 2026. The company communicated the decision to its drivers on Wednesday, informing them that they would no longer be able to accept ride requests from riders through the Uber app after the …

Post views: 49 By Silvernews Experienced Nigerian football coach Tosan Blankson has made a major move to men’s football, joining Nigeria National League (NNL) side Calabar Rovers FC from Cross River State. Blankson, who has built an impressive career in Nigerian football, both as a player and manager, is expected to bring his wealth of experience to Calabar Rovers …

Daud Olatunji The House of Representatives has uncovered 58 bank accounts and 39 workers allegedly linked to Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, who posed as director general of the alleged Presidential Council for the Promotion of Foreign Intervention. The development was contained in the preliminary findings of the House ad hoc committee investigating the circumstances surrounding the inclusion of the Presidential Council …

In this sad season in Nigeria I was filled with so much joy when the news reached my end that the governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, has named the Obingwa General Hospital after my late brother and comrade, Chima. This gesture is indeed reason to believe. It is vital in this charged season that a good number …

ICPC points to global best practices in fighting corruption as China shares experience – Core Reporters ICPC points to global best practices in fighting corruption as China shares experience By Raphael Ekpang Abuja (Key Reporters) – The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has said Nigeria will continue to …