…If hundreds of millions of people lacked access to formal credit, then surely the opportunity for digital lenders was measured in the tens of billions of dollars. What the industry may have confused was demand for credit with the ability to build a profitable lending business around it. Those are not the same thing. A…

…said it planned to open more experience centres to support customers and strengthen community engagement. Nigeria’s fintech revolution began by helping people move money more efficiently than traditional banks. The next phase may depend less on how efficiently they move money than on how responsibly they keep and lend…

…outlaws begin to acquire legitimacy, mythology and even political capital. Persistent impunity creates an aura of power around men who should simply remain fugitives. There is a similar scene in Florencio Luis Parreño's 1868 novel about the Spanish bandit Jaime el Barbudo. A military lieutenant sent to capture the outl…

…commended Fintiri’s handling of security, saying the governor’s use of hunters and community vigilantes helped contain insecurity in parts of the state. Looking beyond the governorship race, Vunobolki dismissed suggestions that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s presidential ambition on the African Democratic Congr…

…Nigeria already exists within Nigeria's own experience: ECOWAS. Under the Economic Community of West African States free movement protocol, citizens of all fifteen ECOWAS member states can travel visa-free within the bloc for up to ninety days. Ghanaians and Nigerians, Senegalese and Sierra Leoneans, Beninians and Togo…

…local intelligence gathering, enhance rapid response to security threats, deepen community policing and enable security personnel to better understand the language, culture, terrain and peculiar security challenges of their respective areas. Obidike further said state policing would reduce the burden on the federal pol…

…will come, they won't be able to withstand it. Do you believe the opposition has the unity, structure, and public support to challenge the ruling APC in 2027? The only political party that will challenge the APC and win in Imo in 2027 is the ADC. We're equipped, we're everywhere. Even those who are in APC know that wha…

…childbirth, postpartum recovery, and personal healing journeys. With a growing community that follows her work on social media and beyond, Abimbola is part of a new generation of maternal wellness advocates committed to supporting women physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. According to her, at the heart…

…party also appealed to opposition parties, civil society organisations, the legal community, organised labour, the media and Nigerians to defend the country's democratic institutions. "Yesterday's target was the NDC. Tomorrow, it could be anyone who dares to offer Nigerians an alternative. "We must not wait until the d…

…were discharged on health and student-related grounds, while nine were subjected to community service. The elderly woman, Ma Chidinma Eluwa, who sells akara on Owerri Road, was discharged without paying any fine. She assured authorities that she would comply with the order next time. After the exercise, environmental o…

…premises in Sokoto, was attended by government officials, traditional rulers, community leaders and beneficiaries. Speaking at the event, the Director of Health, Community Safety and Environment at BUA Group, Ali Gumel, said the intervention underscored the company's commitment to supporting vulnerable communities thro…

…integrity. While political contest is the lifeblood of democracy, governance demands unity, and I urge you, Your Excellency, to continue with your all-inclusive administration. "To the party faithful and our supporters across the state, we thank you all for your dedication. Our commitment to accountable governance and…

…Ohinmini Local Government Area with Fulani leaders and representatives of the Ayunne community following recent security concerns in the area. According to reports, Muhammad and his companion were travelling back from the meeting when gunmen ambushed their vehicle at Okudu community in Otukpo Local Government Area, kil…

…united nation founded on justice, strong institutions, the rule of law, and equal opportunity," Obi said. He called on Nigerians to rise above partisan interests and defend democratic institutions, insisting that the survival of the country's democracy is inseparable from the survival of the nation. "It is when we work…

…healthcare centres are under your authority. The teachers, nurses, midwives and community workers are all in your employ. "No federal programme, no matter how well designed, can educate the child you have not enrolled or save the mother you have not reached," he said. Also speaking, Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa…

The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice has awarded N10 million in general damages against the Federal Republic of Nigeria over the physical assault, unlawful arrest, and seizure of property belonging to Jide Oyekunle, a journalist with Independent Newspaper. The landmark ruling in Suit No. ECW/CCJ/APP/29/25 was secured…

…intelligence gathering, improve response times to security threats, and strengthen community-based policing, while critics have raised concerns about potential abuse by state governments. The Senate's consideration of the bill is expected to generate extensive debate as lawmakers weigh its implications for national sec…

…especially in Nigeria, every department developed and embedded in the curriculum a community-based project. These included courses in entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship taught mainly to women in Yola and courses in sustainable agriculture that taught basic principles and practices to farmers. In addition, eve…

…and Dr Kayode Fayemi - for their support for the administration and commitment to the unity and progress of Ekiti State. "Special thanks to serving and former members of the National and State Assemblies, members of the State Executive Council, the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), and the Campaign C…

…properties destroyed following a devastating flood that swept through Odoba Ogaje community in Otukpa, Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State, after a heavy rainfall on the night of June 21, 2026. The flood, which residents believe was worsened by drainage challenges associated with the ongoing dualization of th…

…a farmer to death on his farmland. In a reprisal attack, members of the farming community allegedly attacked Fulani settlements in the area, killing about eight persons and escalating tensions within the community. Confirming the incident to our correspondent, the Kebbi State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir…

…and warned criminals to stay away from Lagos. Also speaking, the Baale of Oke Mushin Community, Mr Tajudeen Faronbi, said the incident happened in the early hours of Monday while he was praying. "Early this morning, around one o'clock, while I was praying, I received a call that something unusual had been seen. When I…

…their journey," he recalled. Another resident, Mallam Muhammad Aminu of the Gadagau community, said the collapsed bridge had severe consequences for healthcare delivery in the area. According to him, referrals from Primary Healthcare Centres in communities around Gadagau and Maraban Fatika were often delayed or disrupt…

…enjoyed by all Nigerians. "Nigeria is one, and I will continue to pray and plead for the unity of this country until I die." He also thanked Governor Ahmed Aliyu for inviting him to commission the road projects in the state.

…ones of the deceased teenager, Adeyemi demanded an immediate end to the culture of impunity in Osun State. He insisted that the tragedy must not become another unresolved chapter in the state's growing history of political violence. "This is the time for justice. This is the time for accountability. This is the time to…