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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced ten new rules around Bank Verification Numbers (BVN) in a bid to prevent fraud and better protect digital banking processes.The new guidelines, which come into effect from 1 May 2026, will impact how customers log in to their bank’s app for mobile banking, switch devices and manage their banking details. 10 main …

Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe has rejected allegations of corruption following the organisation’s controversial decision to strip Senegal of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) title and award it to Morocco. Speaking in Morocco on Thursday, Motsepe rejected the allegations raised by Senegalese authorities, insisting that CAF has nothing to hide and remains open to legal scrutiny. …

The Federal Government has dismissed concerns about Nigeria’s security prospects, insisting the country remains stable and safe, despite the United States’ decision to withdraw non-essential personnel from its embassy in Abuja. This confirmation came on Thursday after the US government authorized the non-emergency evacuation of staff and their families, citing security concerns affecting several regions of the country. Earlier, the …

The World Bank has revealed that the poverty rate in Nigeria will increase to 63 percent by 2025, indicating the limited impact of easing inflation on the living conditions of millions of households. These findings were published in the Nigeria Development Update (April 2026) entitled “Nigeria’s Tomorrow Must Start Today: The Case for Early Childhood Development,” which was launched in …

The Chief Executive Officer of the Kwara State Sports Commission, Mallam Bola Mogaji, stressed the importance of discipline and concentration as Kwara United Queens officially launched in Ilorin. Mallam Mogaji made this known on Thursday during the inauguration ceremony held at the Club secretariat within the Stadium Complex, Ilorin. The state’s number one sports administrator noted that success in sports …

Court orders permanent forfeiture of $400 million linked to AVM Abdulraheem The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Boko Haram member, Auwalu Samaila, to death by hanging. Justice James Omotosho, in a judgment delivered on Thursday, April 9, 2026, found Samaila guilty and sentenced to death after pleading guilty to the six charges brought against him by the Federal …

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Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. Other ADC factions staged protests at INEC headquarters Another faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) leadership loyal to Nafiu Bala on Thursday staged a protest at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).Read more 2. ADC Congress, convention will be held as planned, former chairman, Nwosu, …

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has released guidelines for collection, management and administration of Insured Protection Fund (IPPF). The new guidelines, established under the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025, introduce a rigorous system of mandatory contributions and oversight designed to ensure that the “protection of policyholders and beneficiaries covered by an insurance policy” remains a top priority. With …

The President of the University of Lagos Alumni Association, UK Branch, has called for deeper collaboration between Nigeria and diaspora professionals, warning that continued brain drain and weak infrastructure could further weaken the country’s education and healthcare sectors. Speaking in an interview after handing over a printer donated by the Unilag Alumni UK Branch, worth over ₦1 million to alma …