CBN implements stricter BVN rules from 1 May 2026 to combat identity fraud, enhance digital banking security, and improve fraud response with a temporary watchlist.
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ECOWAS announces multiple new job vacancies, Nigerians can apply
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Lagos named Africa’s 4th priciest rental city as annual rent soars to N26.8 million
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FG opens YEIDEP Portal for N500,000 youth grant: 7 key things every Nigerian applicant must know
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FG expands ₦75,000 cash transfer to 15 million homes as 9 million already paid
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27 UK firms eye Nigeria’s fintech, sustainability space as Mayor of London visits Lagos
About 27 UK companies have shown investment interest in Nigeria's financial technology and sustainable ecosystems during the visit of the London Mayor, Khan.
'Superman' triumphs once again at N.American box office
The Man of Steel has staying power: "Superman" topped the North American box office for a second week running and surpassed the $400 million mark worldwide, industry estimates showed Sunday. That puts its North American take at $235 million and its international sales at $171 million -- or $406 million globally.
Naira gains in official, black market window after CBN sells $80m to FX dealers
The Nigerian currency, the naira, rebounded in the forex markets, thanks to $80 million intervention by the Central Bank of Nigeria to ease the FX liquidity crunch.
Hanoi scooter riders baulk at petrol-powered bikes ban
Vietnam's plan to bar gas-guzzling motorbikes from central Hanoi may clear the air of the smog-smothered capital, but riders fear paying a high toll for the capital's green transition. But with the high costs, office worker Nguyen My Hoa thinks the capital's ban will not be enforceable.
Japan sees bright future for ultra-thin, flexible solar panels
Japan is heavily investing in a new kind of ultra-thin, flexible solar panel that it hopes will help it meet renewable energy goals while challenging China's dominance of the sector.
NELFUND: Nearly 400,000 Nigerian students collect N77 billion from Tinubu's loan scheme
NELFUND has disbursed tuition and upkeep loans to 396, 252 beneficiaries, many of whom are first-generation students in tertiary institutions in the country.
Diesel prices increased in Nigeria as report lists 10 African countries with the highest prices
Find out the 10 African countries with highest prices for diesel. This list was drawn based on prices surveyed as of July 7, 2025 and the comparison is made in USD.
Traders increase price of rice, beans, eggs across markets
The Financial Derivatives Company (FDC) has revealed that the prices of various food items have recorded mixed movements in markets across the country.
Nigerians react as FG takes $500m World Bank loan for power amid soaring debt
The Nigerian government has secured a $500 million loan from the World Bank to boost the electricity sector and improve DisCos' performance nationwide.
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