<< Back             Poser >>	Dangote drags ex-NMDPRA boss to EFCC over corruption claims Aliko Dangote files a corruption petition with the EFCC against ex-NMDPRA boss Farouk Ahmed, alleging abuse of office and financial misconduct. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-dangote-drags-ex-nmdpra-boss-to-efcc-over-corruption-claims/ 2026 and Beyond: Nigeria’s Next Wave of Tech Innovation Nigeria’s tech revolution is unfolding quietly. Across the country, disciplined founders are building globally relevant infrastructure and platforms that are redefining value, influence, and economic power. Without hype, borrowed models, or unnecessary noise, these innovators are focusing on scale, resilience, and long-term impact. Adedayo Adejobi reports LekeeLekee – Prince Nduka Obaigbena LekeeLekee is the most unconventional and distinctive new entrant into Africa’s emerging social SSNIT increases monthly pensions by 10% Kwesi Afreh Biney – Director-General of SSNIT. The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has announced a 10 per cent increase in monthly pensions for all 261,920 pensioners on its payroll as of December 31, 2025.  The 10 per cent indexation rate for 2026 was done in consultation with the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) and in accordance with Section 80 of the National Pensions Act, 2008 (Act 766).  All pensioners on the SSNIT Pension Payroll will have BVN enrolments rise 6% to 67.8m in 2025 — NIBSS By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) has disclosed that Bank Verification Number (BVN) enrolments rose by 6.8 per cent year-on-year to 67.8 million as at December 2025, up from 63.5 million recorded in the corresponding period of 2024. In a statement published on its website, NIBSS attributed the growth to stronger policy enforcement by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the expansion of diaspora enrolment initiatives. According to the data, more than 4.3 GACL CEO inspects Bolgatanga Airport site, commends local support The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), Mrs. Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare, has led a 25-member board delegation to inspect the proposed Bolgatanga Airport site. The move has renewed optimism about the commencement of the long-awaited project. The visit allowed the delegation to assess the current condition of the site and engage with key local stakeholders who have sustained access to the area over the years. Among them is the Alagumgube Group, founded by Gabrie Ghanaians divided over proposal for president to pay taxes  Some Ghanaians have expressed mixed reactions to a proposal by the Constitutional Review Consultative Committee (CRCC) for the presidents of Ghana to pay taxes on their salaries and emoluments.  The proposal is aimed at setting an example for the rest of the citizenry and reflects the principle of equality before the law and accords with the rule of law.  Some citizens have expressed divided opinions on the recommendation, with those in favour stating it would serve as a motivation for