CBN unveils platform for diaspora Nigerians to obtain BVN without physical presence in Nigeria

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Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in collaboration with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), has launched the Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN) platform, a significant initiative aimed at enhancing financial access for Nigerians in the diaspora. The platform, which enables Nigerians abroad to obtain their BVN remotely, removes the need for physical presence in Nigeria. […]

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Between Marketing and Demarketing Nigeria, By Simon Kolawole

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There was an outbreak of controversy recently over statements made by Mr Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party in 2023, about Nigeria at an international forum. Speaking at the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, the US, Obi compared poverty statistics in Nigeria to those of Vietnam and China. He said more people […]

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Air Peace flies home 78 trafficked Nigerian women for free

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Air Peace has successfully carried out a humanitarian mission to repatriate 78 Nigerian women trafficked to Côte d’Ivoire under false pretences of employment. The airline deployed a Boeing 737 aircraft (registration 5N-BQV) which departed Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Saturday and landed at Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport, Abidjan, before returning with the victims on the […]

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El-Rufai, Amaechi and the loose cannons of Nigeria’s politics, By abiodun KOMOLAFE

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Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai and Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, two influential figures in Nigerian politics, have been making headlines with their bold comments and actions. Their unconventional approach has sparked debate about whether they’re reckless loose cannons or calculated strategists. As Nigeria navigates its intricate political landscape, El-Rufai, Amaechi, and other key players will undoubtedly influence the […]

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I won’t contest any political office, accept govt appointment in Nigeria ―Pat Utomi

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Nigerian Professor of Political Economy, management expert, and political activist, Patrick Okedinachi Utomi, simply called Pat Utomi, says he will no longer contest for any political office in Nigeria. He also made it clear on Friday during an interview on Politics Today on Channels Television, that he will not accept any appointment or government contract. […]

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Is Nigeria 2025 truly better than Nigeria 1960s?, By Abimbola Adelakun

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Since the Nigerian presidency has devoted itself to responding to every criticism of the government and its administrative failings, it is unsurprising that media aide Bayo Onanuga faulted the recent claim by the outgoing President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, that Nigerians lived a better life in the 1960s going by the GDP […]

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INEC denies recognising LP, PDP officials amidst ongoing leadership crisis

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Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed reports suggesting it has officially recognised certain individuals as leaders of the Labour Party (LP) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). INEC, in a statement issued on Thursday via its X handle, described the media reports as “false and misleading,” clarifying that no final decision has been […]

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Bill Gates to give away 99% of his fortune, as he changes original plan

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Co-founder of Microsoft, and United States billionaire philanthropist, Bill Gates, has disclosed intentions to give away nearly all of his $200 billion wealth, leaving only one per cent for himself, as he shuts down the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Gates stated on Thursday, in a post on his personal blog, Gates Notes, that the […]

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Ogban, INEC and Election Riggers, By Olusegun Adeniyi

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In a landmark judgement that could deal with those who lend themselves to electoral malpractices in Nigeria, the Court of Appeal in Calabar last week upheld the conviction of Peter Ogban. The professor of soil science at the University of Calabar was the returning officer in the 2019 Akwa Ibom North West senatorial election, which he attempted […]

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As Abure probe begins, his own faction suspends Gov Otti, Senator Kingibe, others

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The strait in the Labour Party continued on Wednesday as the Nenadi Usman-led Caretaker Committee, announced at a press conference in Abuja, that it had started investigation into the “numerous corruption and forgery allegations” levelled against embattled National Chairman, Julius Abure. Usman-led caretaker committee, supported by Abia State Governor, Alex Otti; and the 2023 presidential […]

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VeryDarkMan released on bail from EFCC custody

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Nigerian social media personality and influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has regained his freedom from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), after meeting his bail conditions. VDM has been in the custody of the anti-graft agency since he was arrested in Abuja on Friday. There has been […]

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Why helicopter flying Wigwe, others crashed ―US Transport Board

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United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has attributed the helicopter crash that killed former Access Holdings CEO, Herbert Wigwe, his wife, son, and three others to pilot error caused by spatial disorientation. The NTSB report, released on Wednesday, further indicted the helicopter company, accusing it of “inadequate oversight of its safety management processes”. This […]

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Teenage Nigerian apprentice impregnates 10 girls in 5 months

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18-year-old Nigerian apprentice has allegedly impregnated 10 girls in just five months, including his master’s daughter and a salesgirl in Anambra State. Reports say he was dismissed from the apprenticeship where he was first sent to learn a trade under a master, but within three months, he got both his boss’ daughter and a salesgirl […]

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Pat Utomi forms shadow govt, Nigerian govt kicks

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Nigerian Professor of Political Economy, management expert, and political activist, Pat Utomi, has inaugurated a shadow government in Nigeria, comprising of members from various opposition parties. Utomi said, the “Big Tent Coalition Shadow Government,” made up of figures drawn from several opposition parties, launched virtually on Monday evening, will function as a credible opposition force, […]

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Nigerian innovator creates world’s smallest GPS device

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Nigerian tech genius, Oluwatobi Oyinlola, has created what is now recognised as the world’s smallest GPS tracking device prototype, measuring a remarkable 22.9311.92 millimetres. President Bola Tinubu, in a statement shared through his official X (formerly Twitter) page on Tuesday, praised the innovation’s vast potential, noting its versatility across industries and daily use. The statement […]

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Germany’s new chancellor, Merz, unveils cabinet ahead of swearing-in

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Friedrich Merz is set to be sworn in as Germany’s next chancellor on Tuesday, heading a cabinet faced with challenges from an ailing economy to fraying US ties and a resurgent far right. Here are his key picks to help govern Europe’s top economy in the coalition between his conservative CDU/CSU alliance and the centre-left […]

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