MTN Nigeria has announced plans to compensate subscribers affected by poor service delivery, in compliance with a directive from the telecom regulator, while also committing to fresh investments aimed at improving network quality across the country. News Point Nigeria reports that the development follows an order from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), which directed mobile network operators to compensate customers in areas where quality-of-service benchmarks were not met during the months of November, December, and January. In a statement issued on Thursday, the country’s largest telecom operator said the directive underscores the regulator’s commitment to consumer protection and places customers…
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SOME retirees of the Nigeria Police Force under the aegis of the Police Retired Officers Forum of Nigeria (PROF) have staged a protest at the Presidential Villa in Abuja to demand that President Bola Tinubu sign the Police Exit Bill passed by the National Assembly in December 2025. News Point Nigeria reports that the bill seeks to withdraw the Nigeria Police Force from the Contributory Pension Scheme. The protesters, under the scorching sun, walked from the Three Arms Zone in Abuja through the street in front of the Police Headquarters. They carried placards with various inscriptions, in addition to the…
THE federal government has released an updated schedule of prohibited trade items, signalling a firm stance on protecting domestic industries and managing foreign exchange. News Point Nigeria reports that the revised import prohibition list, dated April 1, 2026, details seventeen major categories of goods strictly barred from entering the country through any port of entry. This latest directive from the Federal Ministry of Finance carries significant implications for importers, clearing agents, and the general public, as it covers a vast range of products from basic food staples to essential life-saving medications. Among the most sensitive inclusions is the extensive list…
THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Friday announced the arrest of two candidates and a parent for allegedly using Artificial Intelligence and other electronic tools in falsifying the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination results. JAMB spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, in a statement sent to News Point Nigeria, said the suspects were apprehended for manipulating official SMS result notifications to fabricate or alter scores with the intent to deceive others, including parents and guardians. “Currently, two candidates and one parent are in custody for engaging in result falsification using AI and other electronic means,” the statement read. The 2026 UTME…
THE Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has clarified that there is no ban on airtime borrowing or data advance services in Nigeria, insisting that reports suggesting a shutdown of such telecom offerings are inaccurate and misleading. In a statement sent to News Point Nigeria addressing growing public concern, the Commission said it has not issued any directive prohibiting consumers from accessing lawful telecom value-added services, including airtime and data advances. The clarification was contained in a statement signed by the Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, who emphasised that the Commission remains committed to ensuring consumer protection without…
MTN Nigeria has suspended its airtime and data advance service, popularly known as Xtratime, following the introduction of fresh regulatory requirements by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), in a move that underscores tightening oversight in the country’s digital lending space. News Point Nigeria reports that the telecommunications giant disclosed the development in a filing submitted to the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Thursday, explaining that the temporary suspension was necessary to ensure full compliance with the FCCPC’s Digital, Electronic, Online or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations, 2025. The Xtratime service, widely used by prepaid subscribers across Nigeria, allows customers…
NO fewer than 2.2 million candidates are expected to sit the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, which commenced nationwide on Thursday. News Point Nigeria reports that the examination, organised by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, will run from April 16 to April 22 across accredited centres in the country. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, urged examination officials to demonstrate professionalism and commitment, noting that the success of the exercise depends largely on their performance. Oloyede gave the charge during a virtual briefing for technical officers ahead of the examination. He commended staff and service providers for their roles in…
THE Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has disclosed that it is currently reviewing a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorised access to certain parts of its information systems, raising fresh concerns over data protection and digital security. In a statement sent to News Point Nigeria late on Wednesday, the commission clarified that the breach affected only “limited aspects” of its systems, stressing that immediate steps were taken upon discovery of the intrusion. “The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) is currently reviewing a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorised access to limited aspects of its information systems,” the statement read. The commission further explained that it promptly…
THE Nigeria Police Force has intensified security arrangements across examination centres nationwide ahead of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), assuring candidates of their safety throughout the exercise. This comes as the police dismissed circulating rumours suggesting threats to candidates’ safety, describing such claims as unfounded and without any factual basis. In a statement sent to News Point Nigeria on Tuesday, the Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Placid, said the police were aware of “recent unfounded rumours” concerning the safety of some examination centres in a North Central state, but…
THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced a slight adjustment to the arrival time for candidates sitting the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, particularly those scheduled for the first session. In a notice issued via its official X handle on Monday sighted by News Point Nigeria, the board stated that candidates for the first session are now expected to arrive at their examination centres by 7:00am, instead of the earlier scheduled 6:30am JAMB added that the examination will commence at 8:30am and end at 10:30am “Attention 2026 UTME Candidates: This is to notify you of a slight adjustment to…
THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has delisted 23 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across Nigeria over technical deficiencies recorded during the 2026 mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). News Point Nigeria reports that disclosure was contained in the latest bulletin released by the Board and signed by its Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, as the 2026 UTME, scheduled to hold nationwide from April 16 to April 25, 2026, draws near. According to the Board, the mock UTME provides an opportunity to identify centres that fall short of the required operational and technical standards “Following the conduct of the 2026…
THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed its planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 general election. In a statement sent to News Point Nigeria on Friday, Mohammed Haruna, INEC’s national commissioner and chairman of the information and voter education committee, said the decision was made at a meeting between the commission and resident electoral commissioners (RECs). “Following deliberations, the commission resolved to postpone the exercise until after the 2027 General Election,” the statement reads. Haruna said the voter revalidation exercise is aimed at strengthening the credibility of the country’s voter register by verifying and updating existing…
THE Central Bank of Nigeria has debunked rumours suggesting that Polaris Bank is undergoing liquidation. The apex bank disclosed this in a post on X sighted by News Point Nigeria, assuring the public that the country’s banking system remains stable and secure. The clarification was after a viral post, claiming that Polaris Bank was facing liquidation for failing to meet the Bank’s recapitalisation requirements, and could soon lose its operating licence, with the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation set to take over the process. It further alleged that founder of the Eleganza Group, Razaq Okoya, had made a bid to acquire…
UNITED States President Donald Trump has drawn Nigeria into the global spotlight after alleging that a controversial report on the Iran-US ceasefire originated from a “fake news site” in the country. Trump made the claim while criticising CNN over its coverage of the ceasefire agreement announced late Tuesday, about two hours before a deadline he had earlier set for possible military action against Iran. CNN had reported a statement attributed to Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), which claimed Tehran recorded a major victory in the conflict. According to the report, the council said: “The enemy, in its unfair, unlawful,…
THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has urged parents and candidates to speak up if they are confident in their Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) scores but are denied admission into their desired institutions. News Point Nigeria reports that the Registrar of JAMB, Ishaq Oloyede, made the call during an interview on Good Morning Nigeria, a programme of the Nigerian Television Authority. In a video shared by the NTA on Tuesday, Oloyede explained that despite improvements in the admission system, many parents still resort to illegal means, largely because they have become accustomed to such practices and believe there are…
THE Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its indefinite nationwide strike. News Point Nigeria reports that speaking with journalists on Tuesday, Mohammad Usman Suleiman, NARD president said following a meeting of the association’s national executive council (NEC), the doctors have been directed to resume work at 8am on Wednesday. Suleiman said the association has received assurance from the federal government on the reversal of the decision to cease the implementation of the professional allowance table (PAT) starting in April 2026. He said NARD decided to give the federal government an ultimatum of April 21, after which a strike…
THE Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) said three Nigerians who were stranded at a South African airport have been cleared and have departed the country. In a statement sent to News Point Nigeria on Sunday, the Commission noted that they are expected to arrive in Lagos on Monday morning. “While we welcome their safe return”, NIDCOM linked the unfortunate incident to several core issues, including over-reliance on unregulated visa agents. “These agents often collect applicants’ passport data pages and complete sections of the visa application particularly on purpose of visit, itinerary, accommodation, and ties to Nigeria without the full knowledge…
AN early morning explosion involving a compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle has damaged at least two cars at the Mando motor park in Kaduna State. News Point Nigeria reports that a garage worker, Abdulkadir Abdullahi, said the incident occurred at about 4:00am on Sunday. He explained that the explosion originated from a bus powered by CNG, adding that two vehicles were affected by the blast. According to him, the damaged vehicles were luxury buses belonging to a transport company, adding nd they have since been evacuated from the garage. “Fortunately, no life was lost and no one sustained injuries because…
THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has dismissed a circulating press release claiming that the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination had been postponed, describing it as malicious and fake. In a statement sent to News Point Nigeria on Saturday, the board warned candidates to disregard the false notice. “Our attention has been drawn to the malicious press release stating that the 2026 UTME has been postponed. The general public, particularly the candidates, are by this notice informed that the press release is fake and did not emanate from us. Kindly disregard it. All activities on the 2026 UTME continue as…
THE Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday declined an ex parte application seeking to bar Senator Ireti Kingibe from participating in the activities of the African Democratic Congress. News Point Nigeria reports that Justice Peter Lifu, in a ruling, refused the request by some ward leaders of the party in Wuse, Federal Capital Territory, who alleged that the senator had been suspended over anti-party activities. Instead, the court directed the plaintiffs to put the lawmaker on notice to enable her to respond to the allegations and join issues with them. The ward leaders, said to be loyal to the…