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In a crucial move reflecting growing regulatory focus on Nigeria’s booming fintech landscape, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a stern call to OPay, one of the country’s largest digital financial services platforms, to strengthen its anti-money laundering (AML) defences, tighten customer verification practices, and uphold uncompromising compliance with Nigerian laws. The…

In a significant development for passport applicants nationwide, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced a scheduled temporary disruption of its Passport Digital Platform to carry out essential system maintenance and improvements. This planned blackout — while necessary — means that millions of Nigerians engaging with passport services online should prepare for service interruptions and…

In a disturbing development reflecting continued insecurity in Nigeria’s North East, members of the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) have reportedly executed a local village chief in Borno State, accusing him of acting as a spy for Nigerian security forces. The incident occurred in Yawal Kawa Village, deepening concerns over the escalating insurgency…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken a significant step toward modernizing the nation’s gas market with the official launch of a digital platform for gas trading and exchange, ushering in a new era for transparency, competitiveness, and investment in the industry. This milestone was formally announced at a ceremony in Abuja, reflecting the government’s…

In a landmark shift destined to redefine how Nigerians engage with federal services and government revenue systems, the Federal Government has unveiled a suite of groundbreaking policies set to begin in 2026. These initiatives span cashless payments, comprehensive tax reforms, and new digital platforms—each designed to modernize public finances, eliminate revenue leakages, and boost transparency…

At the conclusion of the 55th session of the Mediation and Security Council (ministerial level) in Abuja, the foreign ministers of the region, under the leadership of Timothy Kabba — Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sierra Leone and Chair of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers — issued a stark warning about increasing geopolitical tensions and…