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Ahead of the recapitalization deadline of March 31, 2026, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) revealed that 30 banks have met the minimum capital requirements. On March 28, 2024, the apex bank announced an increase in the minimum capital requirements of banks. Under the recapitalization framework, international commercial banks must have ₦500 billion, national banks ₦200 billion, regional banks ₦50 …

…Advise citizens to seek medical attention immediately if symptoms occur The Nigerian Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has stepped up nationwide surveillance and response activities as the peak dry season increases the risk of cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) outbreaks across the country. NCDC Director-General, Dr Jide Idris, disclosed this in a public health advisory issued in Abuja on Friday, …

Convicted Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has courted fresh controversy after releasing a song in which he challenged the circumstances surrounding the sexual assault case that landed him in prison. In a song titled “Eniwaye Daran,” uploaded to his YouTube channel on Friday, the actor presented his version of the events that led to his arrest …

A new wave of deadly attacks across Nigeria, ranging from attacks on rural communities to the killing of security personnel, has once again made insecurity a topic of national conversation. Even as the country posts its most sustained increase in security spending in years, violence remains widespread, raising questions about how effectively the increased budget is delivering safety on the …

Tonight, Victor Osimhen and Galatasaray will take on Wilfred Ndidi and Besiktas in this epic Istanbul Derby and defending champion Galatasaray has promised a million dollar win bonus. Galatasaray president Dursun Ozbek promised this huge reward if his team won to consolidate its leadership in the Turkish Super League. Galatasaray top the standings with 58 points from 24 games, four …

FBI documents summarizing interviews with a woman who made unsubstantiated allegations of sexual assault against Donald Trump have been released as part of the US Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Epstein Files collection. The statement follows reports that documents were missing from the Justice Department database, prompting Democrats to accuse officials of a cover-up. The Justice Department said it mistakenly withheld …

I barely know Daniel Bwala. He became the center of national media attention in 2022 due to his strong opposition to Kashim Shettima’s choice as Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s running mate. But beyond his public outspokenness from the APC, he appears to me to be a chatterbox, ignorant and opportunist, not because of his attitude towards Tinubu’s choice of a Muslim …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country. 1. Fani-Kayode to Germany, Jimoh Ibrahim at UN as Tinubu approves deployment of 65 ambassadors President Bola Tinubu has approved the deployment of 65 ambassadors and high commissioners to overseas countries and the United Nations.Read more 2. Terror group claims Borno massacre, says 300 citizens were enslaved A violent armed …

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has warned against a hasty ban on single-use plastic products in a bid to tackle plastic pollution. He also warned that a poorly planned ban on single-use plastics could undermine livelihoods and destabilize industries that rely heavily on plastic materials. Abbas made the warning in Abuja while declaring open a public …

Google has introduced support for Yorùbá and Hausa in its AI-powered Search features, including AI Overview and AI Mode, allowing users in Nigeria to access artificial intelligence tools in their preferred local language. The company announced the update on Thursday, stating that speakers of both languages ​​can now use the AI-based search experience to receive quick summaries, ask detailed questions, …