Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd (GTBank), the flagship banking franchise of GTCO Plc, Africa’s leading financial services group, today announced the launch of Quick Airtime Loan, an innovative digital solution that gives customers instant access to airtime when they run out of call credit and have limited funds in their bank accounts, ensuring customers can stay […]
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The Kwankwasiyya Movement has rejected reports linking Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to alleged religious freedom violations. The group reacted to a proposed United States bill titled the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act 2026 (HR 7457). The bill reportedly references Kwankwaso in connection with “severe religious freedom violations.” The reaction was contained in a statement […]
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A heated exchange erupted on Wednesday between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, and Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Audu, during a joint Senate and House of Representatives session on the Ajaokuta Steel Company. The confrontation took place at the mines and steel development budget defence session, chaired by Senator Patrick Ndubueze of Imo North, with discussions centered on funding and […]
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Elon Musk has revealed an ambitious new plan to build a factory on the moon to manufacture AI-powered satellites, expanding his vision of taking artificial intelligence infrastructure beyond Earth. Speaking during an all-hands meeting at xAI on Tuesday evening, Musk told employees that the company would eventually require a lunar facility capable of producing satellites designed to deliver massive […]
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A suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was detonated early Wednesday morning at the Bayelsa State Secretariat Complex. The development triggered panic, a swift security response and a temporary disruption of official activities. The explosion occurred at about 6:00 am, prompting immediate intervention by the Bayelsa State Police Command and other security agencies. Confirming the incident, the Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa […]
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President Bola Tinubu has issued a strict directive to end the recurring embarrassment of unpaid allowances for Nigerian athletes, ordering the immediate release of sports funds starting from the 2026 fiscal year. In a statement released on Friday, the President mandated the Ministries of Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, and the Budget Office of the Federation to ensure “adequate provisions” are made for Nigeria’s participation […]
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In a significant move to tackle Nigeria’s energy challenges, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has ramped up engagements with international development partners. The high-level meetings, held in Abuja this week, focused on advancing Nigeria’s leadership role in Mission 300, a continental initiative designed to accelerate electricity access across Africa. […]
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The Nigerian Army Training Centre (NATRAC) in Kontagora has graduated 589 soldiers after completing Pre-Deployment Training Batch One, priming them for frontline duties with the Joint Task Force North East (JTF-NE) under OPERATION HADIN KAI against insurgency. The graduation ceremony took place on Friday at the Kontagora Military Cantonment Parade Ground, presided over by NATRAC Commander, Major General A.G.L. Haruna. The troops, who arrived on […]
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Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO Plc) (NGX: GTCO; LSE: GTCO), one of Africa’s leading financial services groups, is proud to announce its continued support as the main sponsor of the NPA Lagos International Polo Tournament, one of Africa’s oldest and most prestigious sporting events. The 2026 edition will be held at the Lagos Polo […]
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Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has tasked graduating officers and soldiers from Exercise Restore Hope IX to convert their rigorous training into real-world victories against Nigeria’s security challenges in deployment theaters nationwide. Speaking at the Final Exercise and Graduation Ceremony on Friday at the Nigerian Army Training Camp in Kachia, Kaduna State, General Shaibu stressed that combat excellence, discipline, adaptability, and […]
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