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Borrowers Get More Protection as FG Unveils New Rules for Loan Apps, Telcos, and Retailers.

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has rolled out a new set of regulations designed to protect Nigerians who access loans through digital platforms. The rules, contained in the newly enacted Digital, Electronic, Online or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations, 2025, aim…

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Local

Ekiti Government Dissolves Cabinet, promises Enhanced Government.

Ekiti State Government has described the recent dissolution of cabinet by Governor Biodun Oyebanji as part of a broader effort to streamline government and improve efficiency. Former Commissioner for Information newly recalled as Special Adviser to the Governor on Information, Rt. Hon. Taiwo…

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Local

Udi Iroko Festival Grand Finale Holds in Ado-Ekiti today, Amid Cultural Splendor.

The city of Ado-Ekiti comes alive today as residents, dignitaries from far and wide and cultural enthusiasts are expected to gather at the Ewi’s palace for the grand finale of this year’s Udi Iroko Festival, an age-long tradition that celebrates unity, ancestral heritage,…

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National

Tinubu Abolishes 5% Telecoms Levy

President Bola Tinubu has abolished the 5% excise duty on telecommunications services, reversing the policy in a bid to ease the financial pressure on Nigerians and stimulate growth in the nation’s digital economy. The Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Aminu…

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International

Israel demands release of all hostages after Hamas backs new truce offer

A senior Israeli official on Tuesday said the government stood firm on its call for the release of all hostages in any future Gaza ceasefire deal, after Hamas accepted a new truce proposal. Mediators are awaiting an official Israeli response to the plan,…

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Local

Oyebanji Condoles APC National Chairman Over Mother’s Death

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed condolences to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, on the passing of his mother, Mrs. Lydia Yilwatda. The late Lydia Yilwatda, aged 83 years, passed on Saturday after a…

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International

NCAA Orders Mandatory Phone Switch-Off During Take-Off, Landing

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has directed that all passengers must switch off their mobile phones during aircraft take-off and landing. The directive follows two recent incidents of unruly passenger behaviour at Nigerian airports. Announcing the decision on Tuesday, NCAA Director-General, Captain…

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National

FG Launches 2025–2030 Youth Manifesto to Drive Agricultural Transformation

The Federal Government, in partnership with the Leonard and Nkiruka Okorkwo Foundation, Heinrich Böll Foundation, and other stakeholders, on Tuesday unveiled the revised National Youth Manifesto in Agriculture (2025–2030) in Abuja. At the same event, the government also launched the 2025 Nigerian Youth…

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Local

Oyebanji’s Aides Contribute N10m for Governor’s APC Nomination Form

In a show of loyalty and support, political aides to Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, have contributed N10 million to purchase the All Progressives Congress (APC) nomination form for the governor ahead of the party’s forthcoming governorship primary election. The announcement was made…

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National

FG 21 Days to Meet Demands or Face Nationwide Strike

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has given the Federal Government a 21-day ultimatum to address a series of unresolved demands or risk a nationwide strike. The warning followed the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held on Thursday in Abuja. ASUP…