The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned banks against excessive concentration of loans in particular borrowers, sectors, geographic regions and asset classes, saying such exposures could undermine the resilience of institutions despite the N4.65 trillion raised through the banking sector recapitalisation. CBN director, Banking Supervision, Dr Olubukola Akinwunmi, stressed the need for banks to […]

Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has said he has never ordered the arrest of anybody, including members of opposition parties or those criticising his administration. Speaking in Maiduguri on Friday, Zulum said he was shocked when he heard that some people were arrested for wearing “Tinubu Must Go” T-shirts were being linked to his […] The post I never ordered arrest of opposition supporters — Zulum appeared first on Tribune Online.

  Nigeria’s private sector recorded its strongest growth in over four years in September 2026, driven by a sharp rise in new orders and business activity. The Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) increased for the second consecutive month to 56.4 in September from 54.3 in August, signalling the most pronounced improvement in […]

The most recent news from Nigeria and across the world is available at The News Chronicle. The News Chronicle provides the most recent headlines, commentary, and political news. Bandits have reportedly kidnapped more than 30 farmers and killed five others in Gidan Diko Community, under Gumi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The incident reportedly occurred around Friday afternoon while the victims were carrying out farming activities in the community. According to a report obtained by The News Chronicle on Friday evening, the […] The post BREAKING: Bandits Kidnap Over 30 Farmers, Kill Five in Zamfara appeared first on The News Chronicle.

New York’s Governor Kathy Hochul vowed Friday to close a legal loophole allowing offenders to avoid rape charges if their victims were willingly intoxicated, as […] The post New York Governor Vows To Close Intoxication Rape Loophole appeared first on Channels Television.

The prosecution, in the brief fact of the case, said a petition was written and submitted to the I-G by the board registrar concerning the activities of some suspected criminal gangs who fraudulently registered and are using the telephone number 08139433155 and using the name and pictures of Prof. Aina without his knowledge and authority.

The most recent news from Nigeria and across the world is available at The News Chronicle. The News Chronicle provides the most recent headlines, commentary, and political news. A total of 1,501 members of the 2026 Batch C Stream I National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have officially taken the Oath of Allegiance at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Dazigau, Nangere Local Government Area of Yobe State. The swearing-in ceremony marked the formal commencement of the corps members’ service year and attracted government officials, […] The post 1,501 NYSC Corps Members Take Oath of Allegiance in Yobe appeared first on The News Chronicle.

The most recent news from Nigeria and across the world is available at The News Chronicle. The News Chronicle provides the most recent headlines, commentary, and political news. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says 9,324,349 young Nigerians completed fresh voter registration during the 2026 Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, highlighting the growing participation of youths ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, disclosed the figure in Abuja at an event organised by the commission to strengthen engagement […] The post 9.3m Youths Complete Fresh Voter Registration – INEC appeared first on The News Chronicle.

The most recent news from Nigeria and across the world is available at The News Chronicle. The News Chronicle provides the most recent headlines, commentary, and political news. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has warned political parties and candidates against exploiting religion, ethnicity and regional sentiments ahead of the 2027 general elections. CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, issued the warning in Abuja on Friday while addressing journalists as part of activities marking the association’s 50th anniversary, themed “Walking Together in Faith: Celebrating […] The post CAN Warns Politicians Against Religious, Ethnic Sentiments Ahead of 2027 Polls appeared first on The News Chronicle.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigerian youths to freely express their views on national issues and offer alternative solutions when they disagree with government policies. The president made the call on Friday as he announced the opening of the National Youth Confab 2026, saying young Nigerians should have a meaningful role in shaping decisions […] The post Speak your mind on national issues, Tinubu urges Nigerian youths appeared first on Tribune Online.

Gold climbed above $4,223 an ounce on Friday, October 2, as disappointing US hiring figures eased fears of another interest-rate increase, giving the metal some relief after a difficult week. The post Gold Finds Relief Above $4,223 As US Hiring Stumbles appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Argentina have been forced to reconsider the future of Lionel Messi’s iconic No. 10 shirt after FIFA regulations prevented the national team from permanently retiring the number. The post Argentina Forced To Make Decision On Lionel Messi’s Iconic No. 10 Shirt After FIFA Rule appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has described as staged a viral video showing a man destroying campaign posters of President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. The video, which has the inscription “Tinubu Must Go,” showed the man using what appeared to be a machete to tear down multiple posters […] The post Tinubu Not Rejected, Destruction Of His Posters Staged – Keyamo appeared first on OsunDefender.

The most recent news from Nigeria and across the world is available at The News Chronicle. The News Chronicle provides the most recent headlines, commentary, and political news. The post African Countries That Became Independent After Nigeria appeared first on The News Chronicle.

The Kogi State Government has approved the appointment of 18 traditional rulers to fill vacant stools across the state. The approval was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr Eniola Enimola, on behalf of the Commissioner. According to the statement, the appointments followed […] The post Kogi approves appointment of 18 new traditional rulers appeared first on Tribune Online.