The Federal Government has praised Nollywood actress, producer and filmmaker Funke Akindele following the record-breaking performance of her latest movie, Behind the Scenes, at the Nigerian box office. The commendation came through the National Orientation Agency (NOA), which described the feat as a major boost for Nigeria’s creative industry and a clear sign of Nollywood’s…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has upgraded the licenses of major FinTech companies and Microfinance Banks, including Opay and Moniepoint, to national status, allowing them to operate across the country following compliance with regulatory requirements. The upgrade applies to key players such as Moniepoint MFB, Opay, Kuda Bank, Palmpay, and Paga, which have grown…
35 Military Officers Including 33 Northerners Detained Over Alleged Coup Plot Against Tinubu Govt At least 35 Nigerian military officers are currently being detained over an alleged coup plot against the Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government, SaharaReporters has learnt. This is contrary to a claim by the Defence Headquarters on Monday that 16 officers were arrested…
Presidential Spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, says President Bola Tinubu lost balance in Turkey because he stepped on a metal object. Onanuga said this while addressing enquiries on Tuesday regarding the President’s well-being in Ankara. Tinubu missed his step briefly and fell in Ankara, capital of Turkey, on Tuesday. The Nigerian leader was walking alongside his Turkish…
President Tinubu fell during a ceremonial parade in Turkey on Tuesday. Truetells Nigeria reports that the President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, fell briefly during a ceremonial parade organised for his reception in Türkiye on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. This online news platform understands that President Tinubu fell when he joined the guard of honour. The…
Quickteller Travel, the travel and tourism service powered by Interswitch, has officially received certification from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), a milestone that places the brand among a global network of trusted and accredited travel service providers. The IATA accreditation reinforces Quickteller Travel’s operational credibility, compliance standards, and ability to deliver secure, efficient, and…
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to enhance the recovery of failed banks’ assets and debts as well as the investigation and prosecution of persons who contribute to the failure of banks. The Managing Director and Chief Executive of…
Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, has announced the winners of the seventh edition of its flagship Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, InterswitchSPAK National Science Competition. Lauded as Nigeria’s largest STEM competition for senior secondary school students, it concluded on a high note after months of nationwide assessments, problem-solving challenges, and…
…Positions for Stronger Participation in the Oil and Gas Market SIFAX Marine Services Limited has announced a far-reaching expansion strategy for 2026 aimed at driving asset-led growth and repositioning the company as a stronger contender in Nigeria’s offshore and oil and gas marine services market. According to Afolabi Olayinka, Executive Director of SIFAX Marine,…
Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s leading food and beverage manufacturer, has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental stewardship and the adoption of clean energy to celebrate the 2026 International Clean Energy Day, themed “Clean Energy for People and Planet.” As a market leader, Rite Foods continues to pioneer sustainable manufacturing practices, integrating clean energy into its core…
