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The Federal Government says it is determined to protect Nigerians’ rights and privacy in the digital space. To achieve this, it said it has developed several policy and regulatory frameworks to strengthen cybersecurity. The Assistant Director, Cybersecurity Department, National Information Technology Development Agency, Dr. Ayodele Bakare, said this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Monday. He said that cybersecurity governance in Nigeria is implemented through a collaborative approach involving multiple government institutions with different responsibilities. According to him, the Office of the National Security Adviser provides overall coordination of national cybersecurity efforts through the…

CAF has declared Morocco AFCON 2025 Champions after Senegal forfeit final.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially declared Morocco as winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following a dramatic ruling by its Appeal Board.   CAF ruled that Senegal forfeited the final after their players walked off the pitch during the match, resulting in a 3–0 walkover victory in favour of Morocco.   The decision upholds Morocco’s appeal stemming from the chaotic events that marred the final, which had initially ended in a 1–0 win for Senegal after play resumed.  …

By Adedapo Adesanya The Governor of Anambra, Mr Chukwuma Soludo, says the years-long sit-at-home is now a thing of the past in the state as it will bring back lost economic viability to the South East state. The governor spoke on Tuesday during his inauguration for a second term as the leader of the state, noting that security has improved in Anambra. “The debilitating one-sit-at-home is over, and our schools, markets, businesses, and public servants are back to work. Reports say that ours is now the safest, or at least one of the safest states in Nigeria,” Mr Soludo said.…

Saudi Arabia has threatened to carry out retaliatory attacks on Iran in response to Iranian attacks on its territory. Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Faisal Al Saud, said his country reserves the right to take military action against Iran if necessary, following attacks on two petroleum refineries in the Saudi capital, Al Jazeera reports. The minister spoke to reporters after a meeting of Gulf foreign ministers in Riyadh late Wednesday. He said Iran must “review its misjudgements”, stressing that such attacks will not bring Tehran any gains. The minister said Iran “doesn’t believe in talking to its neighbours” and instead “tries…

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Kenneth Okonkwo, has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s decision to proceed with a state visit to the United Kingdom in the wake of deadly terrorist bombings in Maiduguri, Borno State. Okonkwo described the trip as an act of disrespect to the victims and soldiers killed in the attacks. The opposition chieftain made the remarks during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, accusing the president of dancing on the graves of fallen Nigerians by embarking on the London visit despite the coordinated suicide bombings that tore through a busy market and other…

News » Premier League news » Manchester United newsMarch 18, 2026 21:01 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin Baleba to Man Utd on? Manchester United have held fresh discussions with the agent of Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba ahead of the summer transfer window. The Red Devils are poised to strengthen their midfield department ahead of next season. Casemiro will leave on a free transfer when his contract expires at the end of June.Manuel Ugarte is also frustrated with his lack of playing time during the ongoing campaign and the Uruguayan could push for a new challenge in the next transfer window.Amidst this,…

A Lagos-based woman, Osarobo Odigie, has instituted legal action against popular TikTok streamer Habeeb Hamzat , popularly known as Peller, over alleged defamation, cyber harassment, and invasion of privacy at a lounge. In a pre-action letter dated March 10, 2026, and signed by Bola Osineye of FA Garrick & Co., the claimant’s lawyers accused the influencer of making defamatory remarks against their client and publishing a video of her online without consent. A thumbnail of the viral video…Credit: Peller According to the letter, the incident occurred in the early hours of January 6, 2026, at Folixxx Lounge along the Lekki-Epe…

Ayobami Ayinla, aka Kopa Respect, is a prankster who posts his videos on social media. With over 235,000 followers on TikTok, he is quite popular for his pranks, where he dresses like a NYSC member and demands services without paying. He speaks with NAOMI CHIMA about his career and other issues What are your educational qualifications? I attended the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, where I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and International Relations. I am also currently pursuing my Master’s degree at Osun State University. When did you start using social media? If we are talking about…

Nigeria’s commercial paper market has grown at a pace that would have been difficult to predict two years ago. Issuance volumes reached N143.19bn in February 2026, a 165 per cent increase from N53.96bn in January, according to the WealthBridge Market Intelligence Credit Market Report. In the first seven months of 2025, new CP listings crossed N1.58tn, more than double the N763.43 billion recorded in the same period in 2024. The surge reflects a shift in how Nigerian companies fund their operations, and in who gets to participate as an investor. A commercial paper is a short-term, unsecured debt instrument that…

Nomba has launched a new Global Payout API to simplify how Nigerian payment firms move money across borders. Designed to enable businesses collect funds in naira or stablecoins and send payouts to the United Kingdom, Europe, Canada, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Nigeria, the new system handles foreign exchange conversion instantly and locks in rates at the point of transaction. For years, operators in this space have had to manage cash on two fronts. They collect in naira, then look for foreign currency elsewhere, while also keeping reserves ready for payouts. That process ties down capital and slows transactions.…