The National Population Commission (NPC) has introduced revised fees for several Electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (ECRVS) services. The updated rates affect a wide range of services, including birth registration, death record notification, certificate reprints, birth record modifications, and self-service birth attestation. According to the revised schedule, most services have received moderate increases, while…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licenses of 46 microfinance banks across the country, with the decision taking effect from July 1, 2026. The move is part of the apex bank’s ongoing regulatory efforts to strengthen the Nigerian financial system, ensure compliance with banking regulations, and protect depositors. According to a…

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7 out of 10. That’s 70% in the circle of world’s richest people The latest Forbes rankings of America’s wealthiest individuals highlight the continued influence of Jewish entrepreneurs and business leaders in the nation’s economy. This year, seven Jewish Americans or Americans of Jewish heritage hold positions among the country’s ten richest people, reflecting their…

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the sum of ₦34.398 billion for the construction of a new airstrip in Gboko, Benue State, in a move aimed at improving transportation infrastructure and supporting economic development in the region. The announcement was made by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, following a meeting…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the capability of machines and computer systems to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence. These tasks include learning, reasoning, problem-solving, decision-making, language understanding, pattern recognition, and perception. AI has become one of the most transformative technologies of the modern era, influencing industries such as healthcare, education, finance, transportation, manufacturing,…

Nigeria moved a significant step closer to restructuring its security architecture on Wednesday as the Senate passed the long-debated Constitution Alteration Bill seeking to establish state police across the country. The development marks a major milestone in decades of discussions over decentralising Nigeria’s policing system to better address the nation’s growing security challenges, including terrorism,…

Nigeria is closer to establishing state police forces after major progress in the constitutional amendment process. The issue, which has been debated for decades, is now at an advanced legislative stage. On 11 June 2026, the Nigerian House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a constitutional amendment bill that would allow each of Nigeria’s 36 states to…

Countries that have police forces controlled by subnational governments (states, provinces, regions, cantons, Länder, etc.) rather than a single national police service. Countries with State or Provincial Police Countries with Regional or Autonomous Police Forces These are not always called “state police” but perform similar functions within regions: Countries with Strongly Centralized National Police (No…

ALL FILES ACCESS CAN RUIN YOU — TURN IT OFF FOR MOST APPS Modern Android smartphones store enormous amounts of personal information. Photos, videos, documents, passwords, financial records, private conversations, and work files often sit on the same device. While Android includes multiple security protections, one permission can significantly increase your exposure when granted to…