By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has notified the Nigerian Exchange Limited of the temporary suspension of its Xtratime service, citing ongoing compliance requirements under new consumer lending regulations. In a corporate disclosure, the telecom operator said the suspension is linked to the Digital, Electronic, Online or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations, 2025 (DEON), overseen…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Ogun State Government has approved a one-day weekly off-duty arrangement for public servants, alongside a ₦10,000 monthly transport allowance for three months as part of measures to cushion the impact of rising fuel costs. The announcement was contained in a statement by the State Head of Service, Kehinde Onasanya, who said…
By Ayomide Otitoju A 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel came into effect on Friday, prompting thousands of displaced residents to begin returning south despite warnings of ongoing violations in the area. Shortly after the truce began at midnight local time, the Lebanese army cautioned civilians in the south not to return home, citing “several…
By Ayomide Otitoju Pope Pope Leo XIV has celebrated a massive open-air mass in Douala, Cameroon, drawing more than 120,000 worshippers to a stadium event that marked the highlight of his ongoing Africa tour. The Vatican said the crowd, many of whom travelled long distances or spent the night at the venue, filled the Japoma…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed into law the 2026 Appropriation Bill, approving a total expenditure of ₦68.32 trillion, while also extending the implementation period of the 2025 budget to June 30, 2026. The development was disclosed on Friday in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has announced the acquisition of 24 new train cars to boost operations on the Lagos Red Line, in a move aimed at expanding capacity and improving commuter experience along the corridor. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed the development during an official visit to China with senior officials of the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that he remains unfazed by opposition figures, describing them as “noise-makers” who fail to respect the rule of law. Tinubu made the remarks on Thursday while addressing leaders and coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors drawn from the 36 states at the State House in Abuja. The…
By Ayomide Otitoju Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have attacked a commercial bus operated by Benue Links Nigeria, abducting several passengers believed to be candidates travelling for the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. The incident occurred between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday along the Burnt Bricks axis of Otukpo in Otukpo Local Government…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ademola Lookman delivered a decisive performance as Atlético Madrid advanced to the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League, edging past FC Barcelona 3-2 on aggregate despite a 2-1 second-leg defeat. In a closely contested quarter-final, Lookman’s composed and timely goal proved pivotal, restoring momentum for Diego Simeone’s side and ultimately securing progression….
