President Bola Tinubu has directed that all legally cleared and unencumbered funds recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) be channelled to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). ‎This is contained in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by Mr Ikharo Attah, Special Adviser to the Minister …

Mr Ladipo Johnson, Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Lagos Central Senatorial District candidate, on Monday unveiled his five-point legislative agenda, canvassing support for  the party’s candidate, Peter Obi, for the 2027 general elections. Johnson, who spoke at the official campaign flag-off in his senatorial district office in Lagos, said that his …

The Ondo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, says it has rescued a mother and her two children allegedly kidnapped at Isinigbo/Osi in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. Mr Adetunji Adeleye, Commander, Amotekun Corps, said this on Monday in Akure while parading two suspected kidnappers and eight …

The Ambassador to China, Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (rtd.), has commended Nigerian students for their outstanding performance at the iCode Competition held in Beijing, China. The Executive Director of Glisten International Academy, Abba Saidu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja following the participation of 17 Nigerian students …

The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has unveiled a 14-player Junior Female YellowGreens squad, for the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Division 1 Qualifier in Tanzania. Zeal Ibe, Media Manager of the NCF, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Monday in Lagos. According to Ibe,  the …

Kenya is seeking to deepen cooperation with the United States on digital economy development, with a focus on artificial intelligence, digital skills and jobs, cybersecurity, data governance, cross-border data flows and investment. The discussions took place during a meeting chaired by ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo, who received a delegation …

Stablecoin infrastructure provider Blockradar has processed more than $1 billion in transaction volume, marking a major milestone in the company’s expansion across global fintech markets. The company said its infrastructure now supports hundreds of fintech businesses across more than 20 countries, enabling them to build and operate financial products using stablecoin technology. …

As rising living costs continue to put pressure on household budgets, Nigerians are becoming increasingly deliberate about how they spend, save and manage their money. For many consumers, affordable banking is no longer defined solely by access to bank accounts or low transaction fees. It is increasingly about having financial …

Standard Chartered Foundation, in partnership with Entlaq and Village Capital, announced today the launch of the second edition of the Women in Tech Accelerator in Egypt. The 2026 cohort will support 12 technology start-ups led by women through investment readiness training, business development support and tailored mentorship, with three winners receiving equity-free grant funding totalling …

The Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) has recorded a major milestone with the introduction of In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) service provision to restore hopes of childless couples. Newsextra24 reports that the milestone was recorded by a team of the hospital’s assisted reproductive health technology and others. Dr Ibrahim Rais, Chief Consultant …