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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has clarified that it did not ban airtime or data borrowing services, contrary to widespread reports and public perception. The clarification follows disruptions experienced by subscribers after telecom operators, including MTN Nigeria, suspended their airtime and data loan services. No Ban, Only Regulation According to the Commission,…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that results of candidates who sat for the first day of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will be released within 24 hours of the exam. According to the examination body, candidates who wrote the test on Thursday, April 16, are expected to receive their…

Nigeria’s telecom landscape is entering a new regulatory phase following the decision by MTN Nigeria to suspend its popular airtime and data borrowing services, a move that signals broader changes across the industry. The affected services—Xtratime (airtime advance) and XtraByte (data borrowing) have long served millions of subscribers who rely on short-term credit to stay…

Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, on Thursday, issued a warrant for the arrest Sadiya Umar-Farouq— a former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, and Bashir Nura Alkali — a permanent secretary in the ministry. Ms Umar-Farouq and Mr Alkali were to be arraigned in court on Thursday,…

Nigeria is set to witness yet another intense admission cycle as over 2.2 million candidates have registered to sit for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The figure, one of the highest in recent years, underscores the growing demand for tertiary education across the country,…

Aliko Dangote and Donald Trump have been named among the world’s most influential figures in the 2026 TIME100 list, a prestigious annual ranking by TIME Magazine that spotlights individuals shaping global politics, business, technology, and culture. Dangote, Africa’s richest man and president of the Dangote Group, stands out as the only Nigerian on the list…

As Nigeria’s political landscape gradually tilts toward the 2027 general elections, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is positioning itself at the centre of a bold opposition realignment strategy—one that prioritises unity over rivalry and negotiation over confrontation. At the heart of this evolving strategy is former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, whose recent declaration of willingness…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially commenced applications for the second batch of its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme, in a renewed push to tackle unemployment and boost skills acquisition across the country. The application portal for the programme, which targets young Nigerians and other interested individuals seeking practical skills, opened…

…Fiscal reforms, FX stabilisation, and global partnerships anchor government response as inflationary pressures persist The Federal Government has rolled out a coordinated set of fiscal, monetary, and structural policies aimed at cushioning the impact of ongoing global and domestic economic shocks on Nigeria’s fragile economy. Amid rising inflation, volatile oil prices, and external geopolitical disruptions,…

Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has escalated efforts to combat terrorism, signaling a renewed and aggressive stance against insurgent groups threatening national security. Recent directives from the presidency emphasize a coordinated military and intelligence-driven approach targeting terrorist networks operating across the North-East, North-West, and parts of the Middle Belt. The administration has reportedly strengthened collaboration…