Kano Airport: Dan Bello detained, later released

Popular social media influencer, Bello Habib Galadanci, widely known as Dan Bello, was briefly arrested by security operatives on Saturday at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport.… The incident, which…

IMF sounds alarm: Climate change could deepen Nigeria’s fiscal woes

The International Monetary Fund has warned that climate-related shocks can worsen Nigeria’s  fiscal health and economic stability.… According to the IMF’s 2025 Article IV report, the impact of extreme weather…

Digital assets fraud a major threat to market integrity – SEC DG

Barbara Bako, Abuja The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has raised the alarm over the increasing incidence of fraud involving digital assets, stressing…

Crypto meets Islamic finance: Binance introduces Sharia Earn

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has announced the launch of Sharia Earn, a new blockchain-based earn product designed to comply with the principles of Islamic finance.……

OAGF explains delay in June 2025 salaries

Barbara Bako, Abuja The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) has provided clarification on the delay in the payment of June 2025 salaries to some federal government…

Supreme court told to quickly resolve Kano emirate dispute

A coalition of political analysts, democracy advocates, and good governance campaigners has urged the Supreme Court of Nigeria to expedite its ruling on the lingering Kano Emirate dispute, warning that…

Tinubu clarifies: 5-year visa for US citizens still good to go

Contrary to misinformation and fake news circulating online, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has never stopped issuing 5-year multiple-entry visas for US citizens, in accordance with the principle of subsisting bilateral…

Trump’s tariff threat: 35% levy on Canadian exports to take effect August 1

Canada will face a 35 per cent tariff on exports to the United States starting August 1, President Donald Trump said Thursday in a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney.……

FIRS seeks media partnership for tax reform awareness

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has reaffirmed its commitment to building stronger ties with the media in order to foster improved public awareness and accountability around…

FG deepens economic ties with Brazil at Ogun investment forum

Barbara Bako, Abuja The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening economic diplomacy and attracting foreign investment, following its participation in the Ogun State Investment Forum with the Brazilian…