ATM transactions in Nigeria jump 208% to N89.12tn in 2025 — CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reported a sharp increase in the value of ATM transactions in Nigeria, which rose by 208.4 percent year-on-year...
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Femi Otedola increases First HoldCo stake to 26% after N222bn share purchase
Chairman of First HoldCo, the parent company of First Bank, Femi Otedola, has acquired an additional 1.779 billion shares in the company valued at N222.209...
Digital finance growing faster than public trust, says Bridgforte
The Bridgforte Centre for Global Impact has warned that the rapid expansion of digital finance is moving faster than public confidence in the financial system,...
BBNaija Season 11: Male housemates beat female team to win first Thursday wager
The male housemates in Big Brother Naija Season 11 have secured their first Thursday wager victory after defeating the female team in a debate focused...
Budget 2026: Federal agencies earmark nearly N400bn for mosques, palaces, halls and community projects
Findings by The PUNCH show that about 78 Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government have proposed nearly N400 billion in the 2026...
FIFA rejects criticism, continues consultation on proposed investor plan
World football governing body FIFA has responded to criticism of its proposed private investment initiative, insisting it will continue an “open and democratic” consultation process...
Unidentified man found hanging in uncompleted building in Niger State
Police in Niger State have begun an investigation after the body of an unidentified man was discovered hanging inside an uncompleted building in the Albishiri...
Tinubu says FG rejected ransom, tracked kidnappers’ families in Oyo school abduction
President Bola Tinubu has said the Federal Government refused to negotiate with or pay ransom to the gunmen who abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire...
Nigerian Army launches probe into leaked DSS intelligence on planned attacks in Adamawa and Borno
The Nigerian Army has opened an investigation into the leak of a classified Department of State Services (DSS) intelligence memo warning of planned attacks by...
Pinnick backs FIFA proposal to sell World Cup stake, supports Infantino’s reforms
Former Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick has defended FIFA’s proposal to sell a 20 per cent stake in the commercial rights of the FIFA...