3 h. ago Mastercard, Zenith bank launch Essential Debit Card to boost financial inclusion

Mastercard and Zenith Bank have collaborated to launch the Essential Debit Card, scalable solution designed to enhance access to secure digital payments in Nigeria. The card is tailored to meet the everyday financial needs of underserved populations, including low-income earners, who have historically faced barriers to formal banking services. The introduction of this card comes […]

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7 h. ago Nigerian Medical Doctor Jailed Over £268,000 NHS Fraud In UK

A UK-based Nigerian doctor, Richard Akinrolabu, 61, has been sentenced to three years in prison for defrauding the National Health Service (NHS) of more than £268,000. Akinrolabu, a specialist registrar in obstetrics and gynaecology at the Princess Royal University Hospital, pleaded guilty to four counts of fraud by false representation and was sentenced on November […]

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13 h. ago Argentine Judge Fired After Causing Mistrial Of Maradona Medical Team

A special panel of judges, lawyers and provincial legislators dismissed Julieta Makintach, 48, from her post and disqualified her from holding any other judicial position in the future. The post Argentine Judge Fired After Causing Mistrial Of Maradona Medical Team appeared first on Channels Television.

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13 h. ago NIBSS Instant Payment awarded highest recognition on African IPS

NIBSS Instant Payment has been awarded the highest recognition on the African Instant Payment System (IPS) landscape, a milestone that read more NIBSS Instant Payment awarded highest recognition on African IPS

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19 h. ago Food security: Stakeholders advocate improved agriculture mechanization

Stakeholders in the agriculture sector have said that Nigeria cannot increase its farming productivity until it starts engaging in large scale mechanisation as compared to other countries. Speaking during at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers (NIAE) held at the National Centre for Agricultural Mechanisation (NCAM), Ilorin, the stakeholders emphasised […]

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21 h. ago Lagos Assembly adopts report on medicine, health sciences varsity bill

Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have adopted the report of the Joint House Committee on Education (Tertiary Institutions) and

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22 h. ago Nigeria’s Platform Becomes Africa’s First ‘Mature’ Instant Payment System

Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System’s (NIBSS) Instant Payment platform (NIP) has become the first and only Instant Payment System (IPS) in Africa to reach the “Mature” level of inclusivity on AfricaNenda’s IPS Inclusivity Spectrum. The landmark recognition, announced at the 2025 State of Inclusive Instant Payment Systems in Africa (SIIPS) Report Launch in Ezulwini, Eswatini, places […]

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27 h. ago Odubena installed as Lipa of Molipa community, set to celebrate Iwuye Nov 25

The newly installed second Lipa of Molipa community in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Oba Adeyemi Abiodun Odubena Fesogbadebo I, is set to celebrate his iwuye on November 25. The ceremony will mark the monarch’s official public outing, and is regarded as the climax of traditional rites confirming his full assumption of royal duties. Oba Odubena, in […]

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37 h. ago COP30: Coalition rejects Brazil’s $125bn tropical forest facility

Countries in the Africa Make Big Polluters Pay (MBPP) Coalition at the ongoing United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in read more COP30: Coalition rejects Brazil’s $125bn tropical forest facility

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37 h. ago Federal Government Opens Portal For ₦50m Student Venture Capital Grant

The Federal Government has opened the application portal for the newly launched ₦50 million Student Venture Capital Fund (S-VCG), an initiative aimed at transforming student-led innovations into commercially viable enterprises. The scheme offers equity-free grants of up to ₦50 million to students developing solutions in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medical Sciences (STEMM). Director of […]

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38 h. ago Five bank charges Nigerians will stop paying from January 2026

From January 2026, millions of Nigerians will enjoy relief from five common bank charges as the

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42 h. ago Experts warn of rising diabetes cases, urge regular screening

Amina Hassan Wali, Chief Medical Director and consultant ophthalmologist at the National Eye Centre, Kaduna, has urged Nigerians to prioritise read more Experts warn of rising diabetes cases, urge regular screening

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42 h. ago FG opens application portal for N50m student innovation grant

According to the ministry, the grant targets students developing innovations in STEMM fields — Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medical Sciences.

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43 h. ago Calabar carnival: Gov Otu unveils 20th anniversary mascot, diaspora band

“Carnival Calabar has become part of our identity, part of our history, and it will remain with us for generations...

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45 h. ago Alleged medical report forgery: Nnamdi Kanu sues NMA, seeks N50bn in damages

NNAMDI Kanu has filed a N50 billion suit in damages against the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) for allegedly tendering a forged medical report in his trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Kanu, in his fresh suit at the Abuja High Court, also sought an order compelling the NMA to conduct a proper, independent […]

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45 h. ago Expulsion of top PDP chieftains: Bode George carpets Adamawa governor

•Accuses him of insincerity •Ibadan convention, mere social gathering — Orbih•Governors have hijacked party — Sule Lamido•No more impunity, suppression of Nigerians’ will — new PDP National Chairman Former Deputy National Chairman (South) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has carpeted Adamawa State governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, over the latter’s reaction to Saturday’s […]

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45 h. ago Nigerians to stop paying five common bank charges from January 2026 — Oyedele

Millions of Nigerians will experience significant financial relief from January 2026 as five frequently applied bank charges are set to be abolished under the Federal Government’s sweeping tax reform agenda. The measures are part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s comprehensive fiscal overhaul, signed into law on June 26, 2025, aimed at easing the cost of […]

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46 h. ago Cross River State Rolls Out New Mascot, Diasporan Band for Carnival Calabar

The Cross River State Government, on Sunday, at the second dry run ceremony of the Carnival Calabar, unveiled the new mascot and introduced a new Diasporan Band for the 20th anniversary of Carnival Calabar ahead of the much-awaited December ending Africa’s Biggest Street Party. At the unveiling ceremony, the state’s Deputy Governor, Dr Peter Odey, […]

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51 h. ago Why NELFUND can’t pay fees of freshers before registration — Sawyerr

The Managing Director, Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Akintunde Sawyerr has explained why the Fund cannot pay institutional fees for new intakes before they complete their registration processes. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, Sawyerr said that paying tuition for students who have not registered or matriculated could result […]

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59 h. ago FRSC marks World Crash Victims Day, warns on rising road fatalities in Nigeria

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Katsina Sector Command on Sunday joined the global community to mark the 2025 World read more FRSC marks World Crash Victims Day, warns on rising road fatalities in Nigeria

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