Data breach alert: Direct Verify exposes Nigerians’ NIN details for N150
An unlicensed website, Direct Verify, is illegally selling Nigerians’ NIN and BVN data, raising major privacy and security concerns.
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Wanted bandit leaders join peace talks with Katsina communities
Katsina communities are negotiating peace deals with bandits, but past failures raise fears of renewed violence.
$4.5bn fraud case: Court approves Emefiele’s bid for forensic review of WhatsApp chats
A Lagos court granted Godwin Emefiele leave to conduct an independent forensic review of WhatsApp messages and a mobile device admitted as evidence in his corruption trial.
Nigeria’s smartphone penetration surges, set to hit 140m users by 2025
Nigeria’s smartphone boom, now at 85 percent penetration, is being driven by youth, fintech, and 5G growth but comes with rising health and social risks.
FG halts customs’ 4% FOB charge
The federal government suspended the 4% FOB import levy after widespread criticism from businesses and manufacturers over its inflationary and economic impact.
Tinubu cuts short vacation, returns to official duties on Tuesday
President Tinubu will return to Abuja on September 16 after cutting short his France-UK vacation, marking his 15th foreign trip of 2025.
Atiku: Tinubu lacks clear strategy against hunger and poverty
Atiku Abubakar warned that rising hunger and poverty under the Tinubu government could spark unrest, urging reforms with a human face.
Dangote says refinery has ended 50-year fuel queues in Nigeria
Aliko Dangote declared that his refinery has ended Nigeria’s 50-year fuel queues, cut petrol prices, created jobs, and positioned the nation as Africa’s refining hub.
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Shettima stresses need to connect Nigerian cities with rail and road networks
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Tinubu administration’s commitment to connecting Nigerian cities through railways and roads to boost industrialisation.