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AI-Driven Malware ‘DeepLoad’ Threatens Nigerian Banks, Agencies — NITDA
Agency says dangerous malware steals passwords, banking details and sensitive documents while evading traditional antivirus systems. THE National Information Technology Development Agency has issued a warning over a dangerous artificial intelligence-powered malware identified as “DeepLoad,” which is reportedly targeting government institutions, financial organisations, businesses and individual users across Nigeria. In a security advisory released through […]
Banks Set To Shift Tax Reform Burden To Customers, Experts Warn
Analysts say rising compliance obligations under Nigeria’s evolving tax regime could trigger increased banking and service fees. NIGERIAN consumers may soon face higher banking and transaction charges as financial institutions adjust to the growing compliance demands introduced by the country’s ongoing tax reforms. Industry experts and tax analysts have warned that the increasing operational costs […]
Team Nigeria Begins Africa Aquatics Championships On High Note
Nigerian swimmers record podium finishes, personal bests and multiple final appearances at the continental championships in Algeria. TEAM Nigeria has made an impressive start at the 17th Africa Aquatics Championships in Oran, recording podium finishes and strong performances across several events as the competition gathers momentum. The Nigeria Aquatics Federation expressed satisfaction with the team’s […]
Cyber Fraud Ring Targeting 2026 UTME Busted In Delta State
Authorities launch investigations into additional centres as JAMB withdraws results from affected examination locations. THE Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, has uncovered and dismantled a sophisticated examination malpractice syndicate allegedly involved in technology-driven fraud during the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Delta State. The operation was […]
Debt, Delays & Bulldozers: Inside Nigeria’s Troubled Sokoto–Badagry Highway Push
Despite trillions of naira in approvals and fresh foreign loan requests, field observations reveal uneven construction progress across critical sections of the ambitious highway project. NIGERIA’S proposed Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway, one of the most ambitious road infrastructure projects under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, is drawing renewed scrutiny over funding transparency, project execution and the […]
DESOPADEC Explains Rationale Behind Ultra-Modern Police Station In Aboh
Commission says project is aimed at strengthening law enforcement presence and improving safety in Ndokwa East communities. THE Managing Director of DESOPADEC, Festus Ochonogor, has said the newly constructed ultra-modern police station in Aboh was established to improve security and enhance access to police services for residents. Chief Ochonogor spoke shortly after the facility was […]
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Security Crisis In Nigeria: Bwala Responds To Hasan’s Questions
By MARY EFOMBRUH Q&A: Mehdi Hasan vs Daniel Bwala Mehdi Hasan: Since President Tinubu took office, insecurity has worsened. Nigeria is now one of the deadliest countries in the world. Amnesty International reports document thousands of killings and kidnappings continuing under this administration. Are you proud of that record? Daniel Bwala: I’m not aware. Mehdi Hasan: […]
Bwala Says Past Criticism Of Tinubu Is ‘Politics’, Defends Al Jazeera Appearance
Bwala Responds to Interview Backlash SPECIAL Adviser to the President on Media and Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has responded to criticism that followed his recent interview on Al Jazeera, stating that he remains ready to defend the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu before any interviewer anywhere in the world. Bwala spoke on Saturday for […]
Campus Housing Crisis: Who Really Controls Student Futures?
Beyond Tuition: The Hidden Housing Burden in Nigerian Universities HIGHER education in Nigeria has long been framed as an affordable alternative to private institutions. Federal tuition remains comparatively low. Yet for thousands of students, affordability ends where accommodation begins. A new financial hierarchy now defines university life — one where landlords, agents and property developers […]
Business
Banks Set To Shift Tax Reform Burden To Customers, Experts Warn
Analysts say rising compliance obligations under Nigeria’s evolving tax regime could trigger increased banking and service fees. NIGERIAN consumers may soon face higher banking and transaction charges as financial institutions adjust to the growing compliance demands introduced by the country’s ongoing tax reforms. Industry experts and tax analysts have warned that the increasing operational costs […]
Nigeria Records 11.2% Dollar GDP Growth As Tinubu Pushes Reform Agenda In France
Tinubu Meets Global Investors in Paris PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has intensified efforts to attract foreign investment into Nigeria’s economy, engaging top global financial institutions and investment groups during a high-level meeting in Paris, France, where he highlighted the country’s recent economic reforms and reported growth in gross domestic product measured in dollar terms. The meeting […]
Fuel Cost Pressure Mounts As Dangote Refinery Pushes Diesel To ₦1,800
Diesel Price Surge Hits Nigerian Market DANGOTE Refinery has raised the price of diesel to ₦1,800 per litre, marking a significant increase that is expected to ripple across multiple sectors of the Nigerian economy. The adjustment underscores persistent volatility in the country’s downstream petroleum market, where pricing continues to reflect both domestic and global pressures. […]
Strait of Hormuz Tensions Push Oil Prices Higher As Iran–US Standoff Intensifies
Oil Markets React to Escalating Iran–US Tensions GLOBAL oil prices climbed after reports that Iran has hardened its position on the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy chokepoint, while also accusing the United States of undermining diplomatic trust. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important oil transit routes, handling a […]
Politics
Oborevwori Reassigns Commissioners After Cabinet Resignations Ahead Of 2027
Oborevwori Orders Interim Supervision of Key Ministries DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved a temporary reassignment of portfolios following the resignation of two commissioners seeking elective positions ahead of the 2027 general elections. The governor directed the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Community and Social Development, Princess Pat Ajudua, to oversee the Ministry […]
The Men Who Never Wanted The Crown—But Controlled Those Who Wore It
AT the end of Season One of Game of Thrones, the kingdom of Westeros stands in political ruins. Eddard Stark has been publicly executed. The fragile illusion of honorable governance is dead. And seated on the throne is a volatile adolescent king: Joffrey Baratheon. But the true danger inside the Red Keep is not the […]
Lions Clubs International Celebrates Oborevwori’s Developmental Strides In Delta
Asaba Hosts International Humanitarian Convention DELTA State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has received the Icon of Leadership Excellence Award from Lions Clubs International in recognition of what the organisation described as outstanding leadership and developmental achievements across the state. The award was presented during a courtesy visit to Government House, Asaba, by officials of Lions Club […]
BVAS Breakdown: How Nigeria’s 2023 Election Tech Failed Voters
Promise of a “Digital Election” NIGERIA’S 2023 general elections were widely promoted as a turning point in electoral transparency, anchored on the deployment of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV). The then chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mahmood Yakubu, assured Nigerians that the exercise would be […]