Mar 31, 2026

When 8 million Customers Trust You, Safety Cannot Be an Afterthought

Mar 31, 2026 topnews

Nigeria’s digital banking revolution is raising the stakes for consumer trust. The question is whether the industry is rising to meet them. Nigeria’s relationship with digital banking has changed almost beyond recognition in a decade. Where cash once dominated every transaction, from the roadside market to the corporate boardroom, mobile apps, instant transfers and USSD codes have reshaped how tens of millions of Nigerians interact with their money every single day. The figures speak for themselves: point-of-sale transactions surged to a record N18 trillion in 2024, a 69 per cent…

Alleged Child Abuse: Authorities Probe Edo Mother Over Viral Video

Mar 31, 2026 topnews

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has launched an investigation into a viral video alleging that a woman from Edo State subjected her three-year-old son to abuse during livestream sessions in exchange for virtual gifts. The agency disclosed this in a statement issued via its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, describing the allegation as a serious violation involving child exploitation, punishable under Nigeria’s anti-trafficking laws. The case gained attention after child rights advocate Justina Lawrence shared the video online, urging authorities to intervene over…

Resignation Wave Hits Cabinet as Ministers Jostle for 2027 Elections

Mar 31, 2026 topnews

With the deadline for political appointees seeking elective positions expiring today, a wave of resignations has begun within the Federal Executive Council, signaling the start of intense political activity ahead of the 2027 general elections. The directive requiring cabinet members and other government appointees to step down before participating in party primaries has heightened expectations over who else may exit the administration in the coming days. So far, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, and the Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs, Yusuf Sununu, have resigned their positions to…

Violent Protests Rock South Africa’s Eastern Cape Over Disputed Igbo Kingship

Mar 31, 2026 topnews

Violence erupted in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province on Monday following widespread protests against the controversial coronation of an Igbo traditional ruler, with unrest escalating into attacks on property and businesses linked to foreign nationals. The demonstrations, spearheaded by members of ActionSA alongside traditional leaders and local residents, were initially organised to oppose what they described as a breach of constitutional provisions and recognised traditional leadership systems in the province. However, the situation quickly deteriorated in KuGompo City as protesters turned violent, torching vehicles and looting shops. Security forces were…