…youths staged a protest, demanding urgent government intervention and warning that politicians seeking votes ahead of the 2027 general elections may no longer receive a warm welcome. For many residents, the protest was far more than a reaction to bad roads or neglected public infrastructure. It was the collective voice…

…the upsurge of Christian genocides in the Middle Belt, the United States has officially conducted three military strikes. The first was the Christmas Day 2025 Tomahawk missile bombing of a terrorist camp and ammunition dump in Sokoto. This attack surprised many Nigerians because they were expecting any such action in t…

…executives, academics, investors, and entrepreneurs have called for stronger artificial intelligence governance, greater investment in digital skills, and closer collaboration between industry and academia to unlock economic growth as AI reshapes businesses and the future of work. The calls were made at the Tech Derby…

…speaking, Director of Food and Drug Services at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Mrs. Olufobi Yusuf Adeola, said food fortification remains critical to improving dietary quality and reducing the health burden associated with nutrient deficiencies. "When you fortify food, you improve its nutritional va…

The Dutch Football Association (KNVB) has strongly condemned the online racist abuse directed at Netherlands players following their painful elimination

…Safe School Programme. Until his redeployment, Goshwe also served as the governor's Special Adviser on Security. In a related development, Mutfwang appointed retired Maj.-Gen. Bala A. Isandu as Special Adviser on Security. The statement said Isandu previously served as Senior Special Assistant on Intelligence to the Mi…

…help them rebuild their lives. Among the returnees was Adeyemo Place, who regretted financial losses he suffered while hurrying to depart South Africa. He said that many returnees were forced to dispose of property they had accumulated over the years at reduced prices, while others abandoned their assets. "It was heart…

…standards ahead of the country's 2028 mandatory implementation deadline, as the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria says transparency has become the new currency for investment, competitiveness and access to finance. This was as the council warned Nigerian companies that fail to embrace sustainability reporting risk…

…in 2025, can now distribute tokenised investment products alongside its existing financial services. The company is positioning itself to power the financial products that other businesses offer, not just the ones it provides directly. "My desire is to see Africans participate fully in global commerce and grow their we…

Between 2020 and 2024, official figures show a gradual increase in membership of the Communist Party of China (CPC), with more than 80% of new members under the age of 35.

…since May 2023. He previously served as managing director of Airtel Chad and as commercial director at Airtel Burkina Faso. Before joining Airtel, he held leadership positions at Expresso Guinea, Ernst & Young and Coca-Cola. “We welcome Djibril Tobe to his role and are confident that his expertise will steer Airtel Ken…

…with police officers to the site, seeking to arrest Odiete and operations personnel. Social justice advocate, Kenny Ovweh, who was at the scene, captured the tension live: "The PG and his executives have brought police to disrupt the work. They say the work should stop, that they want to make arrests. Nobody is intimid…

Interviews with community leaders, farmers, herders, security officials, and victims' families indicate that the crisis in Gurfata did not begin with killing but with disputes over land use and access between farmers and herders.

…of that crude remains pegged to the global dollar market, meaning that the depreciation of the naira continues to inflate baseline production costs. "However, the decline in international crude oil prices indicates that relief is structurally on the way, as evidenced by recent cuts in wholesale gantry prices and NNPC's…

…challenge a Court of Appeal judgment before a high court. Oba Adeyeye also accused officials of the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters of directing the chairman of Surulere Local Government Area to commence another nomination process for the same stool based on what he described as a non-existent cour…

…perception of Shari'a law, a situation he believes has hindered its acceptance and official recognition. Olawuyi said this during the 20th anniversary of the Osun State Independent Shari'a Panel, established by the state muslim community. The OSMC president said that for more than two decades, the independent Shari'a p…

…the administration of the late President Muhammadu Buhari approved a ₦10 billion special intervention fund to rehabilitate the airport’s runway, airfield lighting and perimeter fencing. According to the statement, the rehabilitation was completed and inaugurated in August 2020 under the then Minister of Aviation, Hadi…

…the deputy Director-General (Research), IITA, Dr. Bernard Vanlauwe; and other senior officials from CGIAR and IITA. The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration between the international research organisations and the Oyo State Government in the areas of agribusiness development, agricultural transformation, food…

…that compelled INEC to register the NDC, following an application filed by an association known as the Peace Movement Party (PMP), which claimed ownership of the logo used by the NDC in securing its registration.

…total up to 24GB on some configurations. 4. Battery and charging Tecno offers two official battery options for this phone. A 5,600mAh dual-cell battery A 6,000mAh single-cell battery Both versions support over 1,900 charge cycles and are built to keep more than 80% of their capacity after six years, according to Tecno'…

…businesses. Embedded finance, partnerships and products attached to existing commercial relationships offer something consumer lending apps have struggled to find consistently over the last decade: visibility into repayment. Branch Mfb has arrived at a similar destination through a different route. Earlier this year, t…

…the presidential move. He told AFP that on Sunday he went to the airport where officials at the border checkpoint confiscated his passport and he was informed that he was not allowed to leave the country. He was told he had to take it up with the judicial system and was given no further explanation, he added. A source…

One of the most memorable highlights of the convention was the official presentation of Olayinka Hakeem Babalola as the incoming Rotary International President for 2026-2027. This happened on the last day of the convention's General Closing Session between 3.00 p.m. and 5.00 p.m. local time, when Babalola presented his…

…where he is receiving treatment and responding positively. Okoye conveyed Bosso's appreciation to the officers involved for their courage, commitment and professionalism during the operation. He reaffirmed the command's resolve to sustain intelligence-led operations and ensure criminals have no space to operate. "The c…

…that unpacks the earnings, business, and scaling strategies of African fintechs, financial institutions, companies, and governments. A new edition drops every Monday. Fintechs built their reputation by making payments faster and replacing many physical banking functions with smartphones. Now, they are becoming banks, o…