The Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL Plc) has announced a remarkable rebound in its operations, which has resulted in the facilitation of over ₦70 billion in commercial financing for agribusiness as at Q3 2025, its strongest annual performance since inception. In operation since 2013, this result represents nearly a quarter of the …
The Minister of Power and 2027 governorship aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has formally declared his intention to contest the governorship seat, saying it is his turn to lead the state, having paid his dues within the party and to the people of Oyo. Adelabu made the …
At least seven million children were set to receive vaccines against measles and rubella in Kano State as the state government intensifies efforts to eliminate the two deadly diseases by 2030. Commissioner for Health in Kano State, Dr Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, announced this on Monday during the take-off ceremony of the routine immunisation campaign in …
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has insisted that agent banking services, including Point of Sale (PoS) agents, remain at ₦1.2 million and customer deposits, withdrawals, and bill payments at ₦100,000 a piece. It further restricts customers' deposits and withdrawals to ₦500,000 weekly and bill payments to ₦100,000 weekly. CBN issued the revised guidelines on …
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi State has raised alarm over the rising cases of insecurity and political thuggery across the state, urging both state and federal authorities to take immediate and decisive action to curb the trend. The party made the appeal on Sunday during a press briefing held after its stakeholders’ meeting …
The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has expressed deep concern over the rising number of unqualified teachers in the country, describing the trend as a key factor contributing to the decline in educational standards. TRCN Chief Executive Officer, Dr Ronke Soyombo, made the disclosure on Monday during an interview on Channels Television’s programme, The …
France’s Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu, has resigned just hours after presenting his new cabinet. The Elysée Palace confirmed the development on Monday following a one-hour meeting between Lecornu and President Emmanuel Macron. Lecornu, who assumed office less than a month ago after the resignation of François Bayrou, faced mounting criticism over his cabinet choices. Opposition …
Bitcoin has soared to a jaw-dropping $125,689 all-time high on the 5th of October, 2025 with its market cap surging past $2.5 trillion to dethrone Amazon as the world’s seventh-most valuable asset. This overnight triumph comes amid U.S. government political chaos and shutdown fears. This moment captured as the crypto world slept, signals a seismic …
History has been made in the Church of England as King Charles III approved the appointment of Dame Sarah Mullally as the next Archbishop of Canterbury, making her the first woman to hold the post in its 1,400-year history. Mullally will formally assume office in January 2026. UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer welcomed the …
Super Eagles Head Coach, Eric Chelle, has unveiled a 23-man squad for Nigeria’s decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Benin Republic this month. The list, released on Friday morning by the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) Director of Communication, Dr Ademola Olajire, includes experienced names and notable recalls as the three-time African …
