Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Nigeria Rated Lowest In Global Quality Of Life Index for 2025 — Report Nigerians • Quality of Life Index is a comprehensive measure of how safe, affordable, and healthy a country is for its residents ~ Numbeo Nigeria has been ranked as the country with the lowest quality of life in the world for 2025, according to new global data released by World of Statistics on Sunday. The ranking, sourced from Numbeo’s Quality of Life Index, places Africa’s most populous nation at the bottom of a list of 25 countries assessed across key indicators. The index evaluates safety, healthcare, cost…

Christian genocide: US restricts visas from Nigerians connected to persecution ~ US Secretary Donald Trump signs The United States government has said that a new visa restriction policy targeting Nigerians found to be involved in actions that undermine religious freedom, particularly those linked to the alleged persecution of Christians in the country. This was disclosed by United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio in a post on X on Wednesday. Rubio explained that the U.S. will restrict the visas of individuals who direct, support, finance or participate in activities that violate religious freedom. The policy extends to government actors and…

CBN withdraws barrier on cash deposit limits, increases weekly withdrawal The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has removed the limit on cash deposits and increased the weekly cash withdrawal limit across all channels to N500,000 from N100,000, the apex bank announced on Monday. The changes were detailed in a circular titled “Revised Cash-Related Policies,” signed by Dr. Rita Sike, Director of the Financial Policy & Regulation Department. According to the CBN, the updates aim to reduce the rising cost of cash management, address security concerns, and curb money laundering risks linked to Nigeria’s heavy reliance on cash. The bank noted…

Beeta Arts Festival Opens Fifth Edition Dec 5 The fifth edition of the Beeta Arts Festival will take place from December 5 to 7 at the Intercontinental Hotel, Abuja. Themed ‘Connected Voices’, this edition will explore the arts’ ability not only to entertain but also unite and empower practitioners and/or creatives. It will also introduce the Audience Choice Award in both its films and theatre categories. Chock-full of theatric, filmic, and literary activities, ‘Connected Voices’ will feature stage plays by dynamic storytellers like Ivie Okujaiye, Habiba Zock-Sock, Goodness Emmanuel, Ame Aiyejina, Tony Edet, and Abiodun Kazeem, alongside exciting new theatric…

Confirmed Minister of Defense, General Christopher Musa ~ Senate … death penalty for kidnapping and no negotiation is allowed. On Wednesday, the Senate confirmed former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, as Minister of Defence after an intense three-hour screening session that featured rare bipartisan firmness, loud protests on the floor and renewed legislative scrutiny of Nigeria’s deteriorating security architecture. The Red Chamber, which firmly rejected initial calls for the nominee to “take a bow and go”, subjected Gen. Musa to extensive questioning touching on defence funding, intelligence failures, technology gaps, rising banditry, terrorist infiltration, as well as the…

Nigerians detained in Saudi Arabia for wrongdoings released Yusuf Tuggar … having gone through thorough investigations, the truth was unravelled. The Federal Government has hailed Saudi Arabia for releasing three Nigerians wrongfully detained in Jeddah over luggage linked to criminal syndicates. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday by Alkasim Abdulkadir, his Special Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy. The Nigerians – Mr Abdulhamid Sadieq, Mrs Maryam Abdullahi, and Mrs Bahijah Abdullahi – were arrested in August 2025 at King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah. Tuggar explained that prohibited substances were fraudulently…

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Disburses N200,000 to 9,500 PWDs, Marking World Disability Day … praises inclusive government for every Nigerian. … contribution to national growth as expectation from the citizens. Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has provided financial support of ₦200,000 each to 9,500 persons with disabilities (PWDs) across the country, in a nationwide initiative launched to mark World Disability Day. The flag-off ceremony took place at Mambilla Barracks, Abuja, where 250 physically challenged military and police veterans received their grants. The programme was simultaneously rolled out across all 36 states, the Federal Capital Territory, and through the Defence…

UNIFIED PAYMENTS (UP), THE PAN-AFRICAN PAYMENT & SETTLEMENT SYSTEM (PAPSS) PARTNERSHIP Unified Payments, UP, Nigeria’s pioneer Payments & Financial Technology company and the Pan-African Payment & Settlement System (PAPSS) are excited to make known their partnership. Under this partnership, UP is appointed as: 1. Processor of PAPSS co-branded cards under the recently launched PAPSSCARD, the first Pan-African card Scheme. This enables banks and deposit-taking institutions to use the services of UP to issue PAPSS co-branded cards and also accept the cards at their outlets including Automated Teller Machines (ATM) and merchant locations. 2. Acquirer of PAPSSCARD for co-branded cards. This…

LAGOS TARGETS 3,000 MSMEs AS EKO ROUNDCITY PRESENTS MAIDEN TRADE FAIR … fair to attract the informal sector, Artisans, food vendors. Lagos State Government has announced plans to host the maiden edition of the Lagos Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Exclusive and Eko Round City Trade Fair. The fair according to the government is a declaration of the government’s commitment to grassroots enterprise, inclusive growth and the empowerment of every Lagosian and it is expected to hold between Monday, 8th to 14th December 2025 at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. Speaking at a press briefing held at the Bagauda…

The Alternative Bank Unveils Flagship Effurun Branch, Sets Bold Pace for Delta’s Economic Future L-R: Chukwuemeka Agada, Regional Sales Manager, The Alternative Bank; Akanni Owolabi, Regional Head, Edo/Delta, The Alternative Bank; Chief (Dr.) Samuel Eshenake, Secretary, Uvwie Local Government Council; High Chief Hope Akasa (JP), Unuevworo of Uvwie Kingdom, and Hon. Andrew Agagbo, Vice-Chairman, Uvwie Local Government Council, at the launch of The Alternative Bank’s branch in Effurun, Delta State on Tuesday.   The Alternative Bank (AltBank), Nigeria’s leading non-interest bank, has opened its flagship branch in Effurun, Delta State, a bold move in its mission to reshape banking in Nigeria.…