Accountant-General says prolonged approval and disbursement timelines could affect Nigeria’s willingness to proceed with World Bank loan arrangements. Nigeria’s Accountant General of the Federation, Shamseldeen […]
Month: May 2026
Apply now: FCMB Opens ₦5 Million Zero-Interest Loan for Female Entrepreneurs
Female entrepreneurs in Nigeria can now apply for up to ₦5 million in zero-interest business funding through the FCMB SheVentures programme aimed at supporting women-led […]
2026 Hajj: Nigerian pilgrims begin journey from Madinah to Makkah
The 2026 Hajj pilgrimage is in full swing for Nigerian pilgrims, as they have officially begun their journey from Madinah to Makkah. According to the […]
IMF approves $1.2 bn loan for Pakistan
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday approved $1.2 billion for Pakistan under two separate ongoing financing arrangements. The fund agreed in September 2024 to […]
FCTA Embarks On Free Medical Outreach For Workers
By Ismaila Jimoh, Abuja In a step aimed at celebrating this year’s Workers Day, the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA has organised free medical outreach […]
Atiku Demands Suspension Of NNPC Refinery Deal With Chinese Firms
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for the immediate suspension and public scrutiny of a Technical Equity Partnership involving the Nigerian National Petroleum Company […]
Witness details property purchase in former Governor Yahaya Bello’s EFCC trial
The witness said he conducted due diligence on the property as requested and was notified on Friday. A prosecution witness revealed at the FCT High […]
Trump releases previously classified UFO files
President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday released dozens of previously classified files on alleged UFO sightings and alien and extraterrestrial life […]
FirstHoldCo targets ₦1tn capital base in aggressive balance sheet push
Under Mr Otedola’s chairmanship of FirstHoldCo, the group has tightened internal prudential standards and appointed new boards for non-banking subsidiaries to enhance corporate governance. FirstHoldCo […]
Police, JAMB Smash Tech-Driven UTME Fraud Syndicate in Delta
The Nigeria Police Force and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) have uncovered and disrupted a sophisticated examination malpractice syndicate during the conduct of […]
“Notorious bandits learned from Evans the kidnapper” – Sheikh Gumi
Controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has alleged that bandits operating in various communities in the Northern region learned their acts from the billionaire kidnapper, […]
Nigeria’s mining sector attracted $2.6 billion in 30 months – Shettima
“We are becoming a global hub for mineral refinement, beneficiation, and value-driven industrial growth,” he pointed out. The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has said the […]
APC Governors Meet At Imo Lodge In Abuja
Governors under the All Progressives Congress (APC) have arrived at the Imo State Lodge in Abuja for an emergency meeting on Friday. TVC News Online […]
Pregnant Women, Others Killed In Fresh Plateau Attack
No fewer than 13 persons were killed on Friday and many others injured when gunmen attacked Ngbra Zongo community of Kwall District, Bassa Local Government […]
Rano Air Cuts Flight Routes Over Rising Aviation Fuel Costs
Rano Air, has announced the temporary suspension of some of its flight routes following what it described as the sharp rise in the cost of […]
US employers defy economic shock from Iran war, add a surprisingly strong 115,000 jobs
3 min readMay 8, 2026 10:43 PM IST America’s employers added 1.5 lakh new jobs in April, even as the Iran war disrupted oil supplies […]
FBI UFO files bombshell claim of ‘4ft aliens in space suits and helmets'
Newly released UFO files ordered by President Donald Trump contain a chilling witness account describing “three and a half to 4 feet tall” aliens wearing […]
Give Me Time — Rhodes-Vivour Appeals To Obidients Over Refusal To Join NDC
Former Lagos State governorship candidate of the Labour Party, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has appealed for patience from members of the Obidient movement following backlash over his […]
JUST IN: Court Orders Sowore to Defend Himself Over Comment Against Tinubu
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, to open his defence in the cyberbullying case filed against […]
Jonathan Challenges Suit Seeking His Disqualification From 2027 Race
Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday challenged a suit filed by a lawyer, Johnmary Jideobi, seeking to restrain him from contesting 2027 presidential election. Jonathan, […]