Day: September 12, 2025
INEC shortlists 14 new party applicants, disqualifies 157
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 14 political associations have scaled the first hurdle in their bid for registration as political parties,…
Naira records first depreciation against dollar
The Naira recorded depreciation against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Thursday, for the first time since August 20, 2025. The Central…
Air Peace crew tested positive for alcohol, drug — NSIB report
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has indicted an Air Peace pilot and a Co-pilot for taking hard drugs and alcohol. The accident investigators tested…
Tax ID compulsory for opening bank accounts from January 2026
From January 1, 2026, all Nigerians and non-residents will be required to obtain a Tax Identification Number, Tax ID, to open or operate bank accounts….
Nigerian banking sector leads as FCCPC recoveries from consumers’ complaints exceed N10bn
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has announced that the Nigerian banking sector led with consumer complaints, as its recoveries exceeded N10 billion…
Dangote Refinery reduces fuel price nationwide, provides update on petrol distribution
Dangote Refinery has reduced its premium motor spirit retail price nationwide. This is as it announced Monday, September 15, 2025, as the new date to…
Albania appoints AI-generated minister to avoid corruption
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said Thursday he had appointed the world’s first AI-generated government minister to oversee public tenders, promising its artificial intelligence would…

