Author: Ridwanullah Sakariyah

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised an alarm over the spread of fake messages and online scams aimed at defrauding members of the public. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, the apex bank said it had observed a growing number of fraudulent emails, messages, and online communications falsely linked to the bank. The statement, signed by the Acting Director of Corporate Communications (DCC), Hakama Sidi Ali, said the messages were designed to mislead people and gain access to their personal and financial information. READ RELATED NEWS UPDATES  CBN affirms fight against inflation CBN projects inflation to ease…

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has carried out fresh air strikes on terrorist positions in the Sambisa Forest, aimed at killing several fighters and destroying key structures used by the group. The operation took place in the Yuwe axis of the forest in the North-East, following intelligence reports on the presence of terrorists in the area. In a statement on Tuesday, the Director of Public Relations and Information at the Nigerian Air Force, Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said the strikes were based on credible intelligence supported by surveillance operations. The Air Force said in the statement, “The operation followed credible intelligence…

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has raised concerns over the ongoing teachers’ strike in Abuja, with a warning that it may disrupt the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC) starting Tuesday. The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), FCT wing, had directed its members to begin an indefinite strike on Monday over unresolved welfare issues and rising economic hardship. During a visit to schools across the territory, the Mandate Secretary for Education, Danlami Hayyo, said the action had already affected school activities, with reports that some teachers forced students out of classrooms. Read Related News Update Lagos launches Eko…

Airline operators in Nigeria have shelved their planned nationwide shutdown of flight operations after an appeal by the Federal Government (FG). The operators, under the Airline Operators of Nigeria, had earlier warned that they would halt services due to rising jet fuel costs, which they described as unsustainable for their operations. The planned shutdown raised concerns over possible disruption to air travel across the country. Read Related News Update FG pays ₦75,000 to 9.2 million Nigerians under new cash transfer programme FG urges Airlines to avert shutdown amid fuel crisis Nafiu Bala accuses ADC ex-chair of deception over leadership changes…

By Ridwanullah Sakariyah The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a major milestone as one of its officers, Nafisat Balogun, emerged the first female pilot within the agency after earning a commercial multi-engine pilot licence in the United States. Her achievement was announced during a ceremony organised by the Nigeria Customs Technical Hangar Service (NCTHS), where senior officers and colleagues gathered to recognise what officials described as a significant breakthrough in the service. Speaking at the event, the Managing Director of the Customs Technical Hangar Service, retired Comptroller of Customs and Captain Kuhi Mbaya, said Balogun’s journey marks a new…