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  • Pensioners receive extra N2.68bn in Contributory Pension Scheme payments

    By Ifunanya | December 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Pensioners receive extra N2.68bn in Contributory Pension Scheme payments

    The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has announced that retirees enrolled in the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) have received an additional N2.68 billion in pension disbursements. This development follows the introduction of Pension Boost 1.0, a […]

  • Dollar heads for worst year since 2003 performance

    By Ifunanya | December 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Dollar heads for worst year since 2003 performance

    The US dollar is on track to record its worst annual performance in over two decades, according to a Reuters analysis. As of Wednesday, the currency was poised to lose 9.9% for the year, marking […]

  • US bars EU figures over social media censorship efforts

    By Ifunanya | December 24, 2025 | Comments Off on US bars EU figures over social media censorship efforts

    The United States has announced plans to bar entry to a former European Union commissioner and four other individuals accused of attempting to censor speech on social media platforms. According to US Secretary of State […]

  • Jigawa Budget 2026: N901.8 Billion Approved

    By Ifunanya | December 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Jigawa Budget 2026: N901.8 Billion Approved

    The Jigawa State House of Assembly has passed the 2026 Appropriation Bill, allocating N901.8 billion for the state and N288 billion for local governments. The bill, dubbed the “Budget of Innovation and Transformation for Greater […]

  • Nasarawa APC Adopts Consensus for Party Elections

    By Ifunanya | December 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Nasarawa APC Adopts Consensus for Party Elections

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State has opted for a consensus approach to select party officials at all levels, ahead of its upcoming congresses. This decision was reached at an expanded State Executive […]

  • Central Bank Nigeria fire report debunked as fake

    By Ifunanya | December 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Central Bank Nigeria fire report debunked as fake

    A recent fact-checking report by Reuters has debunked social media claims of a fire outbreak at the Central Bank of Nigeria’s headquarters in Abuja, revealing that the circulating images were AI-generated. The report comes after […]

  • Andrei Arlovski fight with Jack Doherty’s security guard

    By Ifunanya | December 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Andrei Arlovski fight with Jack Doherty’s security guard

    A recent altercation between YouTuber Jack Doherty’s crew and former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski has sparked a renewed call for a fight. The incident occurred during the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua Netflix event, […]

  • US visa ban targets EU ex commissioner over censorship rules

    By Ifunanya | December 24, 2025 | Comments Off on US visa ban targets EU ex commissioner over censorship rules

    The US State Department has announced that it will deny visas to a former EU commissioner and four others, citing their alleged attempts to coerce American social media platforms into censoring viewpoints they oppose. The […]

  • Gold prices soar past 4500 on rate cut bets and geopolitics

    By Ifunanya | December 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Gold prices soar past 4500 on rate cut bets and geopolitics

    Gold prices have surpassed $4,500 for the first time, driven by anticipation of continued interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in 2025 and escalating tensions between the United States and Venezuela. In Asian trade […]

  • Nigeria Security: Kano Governor Backs State Police

    By Ifunanya | December 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Nigeria Security: Kano Governor Backs State Police

    Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has expressed support for the creation of state police, citing it as a crucial solution to Nigeria’s security challenges. The governor made this statement during the graduation ceremony of […]

  • Imo State Govt Restricts Opposition Leader’s Airport Access

    By Ifunanya | December 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Imo State Govt Restricts Opposition Leader’s Airport Access

    The Action People’s Party (APP) in Imo State has condemned the alleged restriction of its leader, Mazi Chima Matthew Amadi, from using the private wing of Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri. The party […]

  • Nigeria attracts investors with macroeconomic stability

    By Ifunanya | December 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Nigeria attracts investors with macroeconomic stability

    The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is actively promoting its economic reform narrative to global investors, emphasizing policy stability, macroeconomic discipline, and renewed confidence to attract sustained capital inflows. Under the leadership of Governor Olayemi […]

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