…dates of birth, polling units and other details. PVCs relating to lost or damaged cards, transfers, updates and registrations conducted during the second and third phases of the CVR are not yet available for collection. Read here: https://punchng.com/2027-inec-displays-voter-register-begins-pvc-distribution/ 20 rescued…
…levies and road-use charges that increase transport costs. It also plans to expand cash transfers for vulnerable households and direct credit support for small businesses. The rollout of compressed natural gas for transport operators would be accelerated, with operators expected to pass savings on to commuters.The mini…
…More direct support for vulnerable Nigerians The government said it would increase cash transfers to vulnerable households as part of efforts to cushion the effect of higher fuel prices. It will also provide subsidised credit to small businesses and consumers. 6. Faster rollout of CNG vehicles The government said it wo…
…received from participating at the World Cup, the exposure that players would have got, transfers, the sponsorship fees, even the boost to the Nigerian economy. "We are exploring all our options as a country and nothing is off the table." Meanwhile, the Jamaican Football Federation (JFF) said: "CONCACAF takes player el…
…of 135 teachers into the TESCOM employment structure, approval of inter-local government transfers for some teachers appointed in 2005, administrative flexibility on conversion and career progression, prompt release of grants to school heads and payment of outstanding 2025 leave allowances. “I want to encourage teacher…
…other regions with medical consultations, appointments, visa-related assistance, airport transfers, accommodation, interpretation and other aspects of medical travel. Advanced medical technology One of the major features of Fortis hospitals is access to advanced medical technology in specialised areas. In cancer care,…
…thousands of primary healthcare centres and expanding safety nets to provide cash transfers and essential services to vulnerable families. On security, he saluted the armed forces and said the government is improving equipment, intelligence and coordination, with a new National Threat Assessment and a five-year Strateg…
…users in Nigeria as consumers increasingly turn to mobile devices for payments, transfers and other financial transactions, a new report has revealed. The Nigeria Smartphone Study 2025, conducted by KPMG Nigeria and Orange Group, found that banking and fintech applications were the second-most popular category of apps…
…The proposed programme would finance targeted unconditional and conditional cash transfers, modernise the social registry, integrate the National Identification Number into the social protection information system and strengthen implementation at federal, state and local government levels. The lender said Nigeria spent…
…calling for clubs to prioritize open communication with players rather than viewing transfers purely through financial metrics. "Our African players deserve respect. The respect of their work. The respect of their career. Respecting their ambitions. The respect of their voices," Kamara added. "A transfer shouldn't just…
…“She also noted a rise in foreign direct investment, with joint ventures and technology transfers involving firms from India, South Korea, and Turkey, and referenced the Presidential Executive Order on Local Production as reinforcing NAFDAC’s regulatory framework.” The NAFDAC boss said sustained collaboration among reg…
Nine Nigeria-eligible players sealed moves on transfer deadline day, spanning clubs across England, Italy, Germany and the NetherlandsTosin Adarabioyo left Chelsea for local rivals Tottenham Hotspur, while David Ozoh ended a 13-year spell at Crystal PalaceTim Iroegbunam joined Hull City on a five-year deal to become a …
…last decade changing how millions of people move, save and invest money. From instant transfers to digital savings and investment platforms, financial technology has made access to financial services easier for a growing number of Nigerians. But as the industry expands and more companies compete for customers, NorthQue…
…been described as a commendable step towards supporting vulnerable Nigerians, but cash transfers alone cannot generate sustainable income or permanently lift households out of poverty, a leading poverty eradication expert has cautioned. Professor Magnus Kpakol, former National Coordinator of […] The post FG’s $1bn soci…
…National Poverty Eradication Programme, Professor Magnus Kpakol, has warned that cash transfers alone cannot lift Nigerians out of poverty, urging the Federal Government to focus more on building productive capacity and creating sustainable incomes. Kpakol, who spoke during an interview with ARISE NEWS on Friday, said…
…and former Vice President, has raised concerns over the controversial N600 billion cash transfers to millions of households in Nigeria by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Atiku, in a statement by his media team on Thursday, questioned the whereabouts of the said beneficiaries. Recall that on July 16 and Au…
…Tinubu administration’s claim that more than N600 billion has been disbursed in cash transfers to vulnerable households, saying the figures do not reconcile with the government’s own stated payment structure. Atiku, in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, on Thursda…
…flag terms like ‘Jihad,’ ‘Arms,’ or ‘Boko.’ “This practice obscures the true purpose of transfers, preventing detection and enabling continued financing,” it said. The NFIU said its risk and crime analysis during the year identified an increasingly interconnected threat landscape involving financial crime, technology a…
…MOFI Real Estate Investment Fund (MREIF) and CREDICORP. According to him, social transfers had also reached more than 10 million Nigerian households. Idris, however, noted that the Federal Government was still shouldering a significant electricity subsidy, estimated at N3.14 trillion between June 2023 and December 2025…
…added that Section 3(1) of the law mandates the reporting of incoming and outgoing transfers above $10,000 within 24 hours. Data from the four quarters showed a steady rise in STR filings by banks. Reports increased from 9,134 in the first quarter to 9,658 in the second, 9,891 in the third and 10,032 in the fourth quar…
…to the impact of monetary policy decisions on domestic debt service. Social welfare transfers accounted for N424bn, while N419bn went to the FCT, Ecological Fund and Natural Resources-related interventions. The higher naira cost of foreign obligations accounted for another N201bn. The scorecard also put incremental bor…
…to be guests, before locking occupants indoors, producing firearms, forcing money transfers, stealing vehicles and locking victims up. Amotekun recovered the stolen vehicles. “We also recovered a vehicle used in an attack on our team at midnight to facilitate the criminals’ escape. It was later driven into the forest a…
…funds, Oyewusi subsequently transferred and withdrew the stolen funds through electronic transfers and ATM withdrawals. Oyewusi and his co-conspirators victimized individuals through identity theft, the state workforce authorities through stealing UI funds, and a financial institution by misdirecting UI fund transfers…
…Lists wage increases, infrastructure, NELFUND, social transfers as benefits of reforms By Emma Ujah ABUJA — The Federal Government has said reforms involving the removal of fuel subsidy and the liberalisation of the naira generated savings of N15.8 trillion for the Federation between June 2023 and December 2025. The M…
…has established a significant presence in Nigeria through mobile payments, money transfers and other financial services, benefiting from the country’s rapid shift towards digital transactions.For Standard Bank, an investment could deepen its exposure to Africa’s fast-growing fintech ecosystem. The group already has a s…