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SERAP said it would take “appropriate legal action” if the CBN failed to respond to its demands within the stipulated period.

The latest operations resulted in the arrest of several suspects and the seizure of substantial quantities of cocaine, cannabis, opioids and other controlled substances.

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has urged Nigerians to move more of their funds into the formal banking system, adding that the revised insurance limit, which now fully covers 98.98 per cent of depositors in Nigerian deposit money banks, was aimed at deepening public confidence in the banking system.

Air Peace has clarified the circumstances surrounding the flight disruptions experienced at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, following reports and videos circulating on social media showing passengers expressing concerns over delays.

The latest controversy centres on N107 trillion in receivables and N103 trillion in payables or accrued expenses in NNPC Ltd.’s audited financial statements for the 2023 financial year.

The average maximum lending rate in the banking sector fell to 29.19 percent in August from 33.16 percent in July, according to Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) data.

The declaration comes amid fresh political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections, particularly over the cross-party “Rainbow Coalition” being promoted by Wike to mobilise support for President Tinubu’s re-election.

The coalition said several of its coordinators and grassroots mobilisers who worked across the state’s 33 local government areas, 351 wards and 6,390 polling units had not been adequately recognised, appointed or integrated into the administration despite their contributions to Tinubu’s campaign.

British police forces are selling some electric bikes seized from suspected offenders at public auctions, raising concerns that vehicles removed from the streets over suspected illegal use or criminal activity could eventually return to circulation.

Akwa Ibom State Government has unveiled fresh investments in youth empowerment and tourism infrastructure, including the disbursement of ₦1.69 billion in students' bursaries and ₦50,000 start-up grants to 30,000 young people across the state.