Bank of America has agreed to pay $72.5 million to settle a civil lawsuit filed by women who accused the bank of aiding Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse. Court records showed that the agreement followed a “settlement in principle” reached earlier this month, though the terms were not initially disclosed. The settlement still requires approval from …
As the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) recapitalisation deadline closes on March 31, 2026, Nigeria’s banking sector is entering a new phase, with attention shifting from capital raising to the real economic impact of the exercise. The recapitalisation programme, launched in March 2024 with a 24-month compliance window from April 1, 2024, is designed to …
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd), has urged Nigerians to embrace integrity, accountability, and commitment as key pillars of nation-building. He said Nigeria can only progress when citizens apply their skills with strong moral values. He made this call at the graduation ceremony of the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) in Kaduna. …
At least 38 fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have been killed in a coordinated ground and air operation by troops of Operation Hadin Kai in North-East Nigeria. The terrorists were neutralised in the early hours of Saturday as they attempted to launch an attack on a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in …
A coordinated effort by Nigerian security forces has successfully foiled a large-scale daytime attack by suspected bandits in Kano State, killing two assailants and recovering over 500 rustled cattle. The attempted raid occurred in Tsauri town, located in Shanono Local Government Area, where hundreds of bandits riding approximately 150 motorcycles stormed the community in a …
For many Nigerians, the daily commute has become an exhausting test of endurance, as soaring fuel prices continue to reshape livelihoods, businesses, and basic mobility across the country. The Global Catalyst: Conflict and Crude Surges While parts of the Middle East are being ravaged by the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, …
Professor Nentawe Yilwatda and Senator Ajibola Basiru have been formally re-elected as the National Chairman and National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the party's 8th National Convention, which took place at Eagle Square in Abuja on March 27, 2026. The majority of the National Working Committee (NWC) members, including Yilwatda and Basiru, …
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) released former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai from custody on Friday, March 27. This was confirmed by El-Rufai’s son, Bashir El-Rufai, in a post on his official X handle. He expressed gratitude for his father's release while criticising the nature of his detention. “My beloved …
Despite the windfall recorded in the last two months of 2026 due to a global oil price surge, Nigeria has, however, recorded a loss of about ₦2.2 trillion in projected oil revenue. While Brent crude prices have surged above $100 per barrel, data from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) reveal that production fell …
Nigerians and other foreign nationals seeking to visit, study, work, or settle in the United Kingdom will face higher visa, residency, and citizenship fees starting April 8, 2026. The revised fee schedule, published by the UK Home Office, shows increases across nearly all categories of visa applications, both from within and outside the UK. Affected …
