Day: April 17, 2026
CBN introduces overnight rate to deepen money market
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Friday announced the introduction of the Nigerian Overnight Financing Rate as a new benchmark for the country’s money…
FCCPC denies banning airtime borrowing, blames operators for service disruptions
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCPCC) has dismissed widespread claims that it banned airtime borrowing and data advance services in Nigeria, describing the…
Blord, VeryDarkMan agree to settle legal dispute after Sowore’s intervention
Popular social media influencer, VeryDarkMan, has agreed to amicably settle the ongoing legal dispute between him and celebrity cryptocurrency entrepreneur, Linus Williams Ifejirika, popularly known…
Fernandez named in Scottish Premiership Team of the Season
Emmanuel Fernandez has been named in the Scottish Premiership Team of the Season, THE PRIME NEWS reports. Fernandez was recognised by his fellow professionals for…
Super Eagles: How I chose Nigeria over England – Iwobi opens up
Alex Iwobi, has talked about how he chose to play for the Super Eagles. On the Beast Mode On podcast, Iwobi talked about how former…
World Cup fans to pay $150 for New York stadium train ticket – Official
World Cup fans will have to pay $150 for the 36-mile (58-km) round-trip train trip between New York and Meadowlands Stadium when it hosts eight…
FG secures $83m to expand off-grid electricity access
Nigeria has secured about $83 million in International Finance Corporation-backed financing to expand off-grid electricity access to rural and underserved communities across the country, in…
JetA1: Nigerian Govt speaks on aviation fuel price, assures robust supply
The Nigerian government has made a clarification on the price of aviation fuel, known as JetA1. A statement by the spokesperson of the Nigerian Midstream…
Two abducted UTME candidates escape from kidnappers
The Benue State Police Command has confirmed that two Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), candidates who were among passengers abducted in a commercial bus have…
Winning the Party Before Winning the Poll: The Strategy Reshaping Kwara APC
By Oye Olatunde Rex Let’s face it, conversations within the APC in Kwara State are increasingly shaped by heated zoning debates and increasingly bold factional…

