The Association of Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), the official industry body and advocacy group for major telecommunications providers in Nigeria, has backed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) directive requiring banks and fintechs to host payment transaction data locally. Gbenga Adebayo, chairman, ALTON, said this in an interview with newsmen in Lagos. His position follows a recent CBN directive mandating that banks, fintechs, and other payment service providers […] The post ALTON backs CBN on local data hosting rule for banks, fintechs appeared first on Tribune Online.

According to him, the suspects were arrested while conveying four hybrid solar batteries valued at approximately N8m in an ash-coloured Toyota Sienna vehicle with registration number EPE 992 KH by the police operatives.

MTN Nigeria has raised the bar for corporate disclosure in Africa after publishing its 2025 sustainability report in full compliance with the International Financial Reporting Standards S1 and S2. The report, independently assured by Ernst & Young, marks the telecom operator’s seventh consecutive annual sustainability publication and third year as an early adopter of the global framework ahead of its mandatory implementation. Dr. Karl Toriola, CEO of […] The post MTN Nigeria commits to ethical conduct with IFRS S1, S2 compliance appeared first on Tribune Online.

Heritage scholars, students, enthusiasts and members of the public converged on the National Museum of Unity, Aleshinloye, Ibadan, on June 3, 2026, for a participatory programme themed “Build Your Museum: Reflexive Exhibition of Objects and Stories of Heritage”. The open day and pop-up exhibition, which recorded a large turnout, was organised as part of the […] The post When Nigerian alternative heritage project hosted build your museum exhibition appeared first on Tribune Online.

Police said preliminary investigations indicated that the suspects were involved in activities linked to unlawful confraternities operating within the Akoko axis, a development that has continued to pose security concerns in some communities.

The commission said the election became necessary to ensure continued democratic representation and effective grassroots governance following the demise of councillors representing the affected wards.