…Pathak said Africa is uniquely positioned to lead the next phase of sustainable industrial growth by balancing rising infrastructure needs with climate commitments. "With Africa's infrastructure demand continuing to rise, the sector must pursue growth while embracing innovative pathways to reduce carbon emissions," he…

…and was also guilty of unlawful possession of human parts. The court ruled that the trial court properly evaluated the evidence presented before it and arrived at the correct conclusion, leaving no basis to interfere with either the conviction or the sentence. "The appeal lacks merit," the court held, affirming Bello's…

…demand for foreign exchange remained concentrated in the productive sectors. The industrial sector accounted for the largest share of visible import FX utilisation at 37.90 percent, followed by manufactured products with 25.04 percent and the oil sector with 19.63 percent, reflecting continued reliance on imported raw…

…charges. Prosecuting counsel, Christopher Mshelia, had prayed the court for a day for trial and that the defendant be remanded at the correctional centre. Counsel to Mr Umar informed the court of the bail application filed on behalf of his client and urged the court to take the application The prosecution insisted that…

…for rehearing, and several decades have passed since the court last allowed a retrial after a final ruling had been officially issued in an argued case.The administration has pursued a wide-ranging overhaul of nearly all facets of US immigration since early 2025. While the birthright citizenship directive was struck do…

…drew widespread public attention. After considering the evidence presented during the trial, Magistrate Peter Adoh Che found Fatima Jarju guilty of attempted murder and causing bodily harm. The court sentenced her to three years' imprisonment and imposed a fine of D300,000. The judgment concludes a case that has been c…

…is just as CONUA added that it is also in support of NAMDA’s threat to embark on industrial action if the FG fails to meet the demands of the union.In a statement endorsed by the National President of CONUA, Dr Niyi Sunmonu, and made available to our correspondent on Thursday, the union said it fully recognises the rig…

…are currently no approved vaccines or treatments. On July 2, the DRC launched clinical trials of two potential treatments. The study is evaluating the effectiveness of the monoclonal antibody MBP134 and the antiviral drug remdesivir, both individually and in combination.Ebola is a highly infectious viral disease that s…

…Dissatisfied with the decision, INEC appealed to the Court of Appeal, arguing that the trial court wrongly curtailed its constitutional and statutory powers to regulate electoral activities. According to the commission, the election timetable is an integrated programme in which every stage-from submission of membership…

…its AGO price by N50 per litre, from N1,550 to N1,500, providing some relief to industrial users and transport operators. Sigmund also adjusted its diesel price downward by N3 per litre, from N1,463 to N1,460. Petrol prices in Port Harcourt, however, remained stable, with Matrix maintaining its PMS price at N1,100 per…

…Bola Tinubu to ensure her husband enjoys his constitutional rights while standing trial, insisting that the family is not seeking to halt the criminal proceedings against him. Speaking during an interview on ARISE NEWS on Wednesday, she said the family’s appeal was limited to ensuring that El-Rufai receives fair treatm…

…the dispute out of court failed. It added that the proceedings were not a criminal trial and did not amount to a determination of guilt. On reports that the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission had filed criminal charges against him, Nnaji said he had not been formally served with any cha…

…to bail, maintaining that the defendant was entitled to his liberty while standing trial.The magistrate directed that the police continue with their investigation and ordered that the defendant remain in police custody pending the adjourned date.The matter was adjourned to Monday, July 14, 2026, for continuation of hea…

…his defence adequately. “We do not shy away from defending ourselves, but we want a fair trial. We want an opportunity to be heard. Malam cannot adequately prepare for his defence while he remains in custody and has limited access to his lawyers.” She concluded by renewing the family’s appeal for his release on bail pe…

…invasions, the detention of civilians, obstruction of lawyers and journalists, and the trial of civilians before military tribunals. According to the association, these issues have been reinforced by an outdated colonial court culture that places judicial officers above ordinary citizens through compulsory displays of…

…to this killing." Sutton denies murdering Aimee and denies s3xually assaulting her. The trial continues, with the jury due to visit the scene alongside the judge and legal teams. by Linda Ikeji at 08/07/2026 9:05 AM | Share this Story

…adjourned the matter until July 15, 2026, to hear El-Rufai's application seeking the trial judge's recusal and to await the decision of the Chief Judge of Kaduna State on a petition seeking the transfer of the case. It stated that despite the adjournment, it approved the medical visit in line with the court's directive…

…its refining, cement and fertiliser businesses as part of its drive to accelerate industrialisation across Africa. The proposed Kenyan refinery reflects a growing recognition across Africa that local refining has become increasingly critical to energy security, foreign exchange conservation, and industrial development.…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is set to arraign the former Managing Director of Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company Ltd, Jimoh Yisawu, on Friday, and the former Managing Director of Port Harcourt Refining Company Ltd, Ahmed Dikko, on Wednesday, over separate money laundering charges bordering on hun…

…during an interview on TVC's Beyond the Headlines, said his remarks at MTN's Data on Trial public engagement were intended to explain the technical limitations of mobile networks rather than suggest that consumers could never access unlimited data. According to him, excerpts of his comments circulated online did not re…

…proceedings until July 15 to hear El-Rufai's application seeking the recusal of the trial judge and to await a directive from the Kaduna State Chief Judge on a pending request for transfer of the case. The anti-graft agency said it nevertheless facilitated the hospital visit in compliance with the court's directives an…

…the collective economic advancement of Africans, stressing that Africa’s drive to industrialisation cannot remain a subject of theoretical discussion. President Tinubu stated this when he received a delegation from Afrieximbank, led by its President and Chairman of the Board, Dr George Elombi, to the State House, Abuja…

…foot of gas utilised domestically translates directly to new local jobs, reinforced industrial output, reduced import dependency, and a higher standard of living," he said. Ekpo said the turning point in the sector was the enactment of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021, which had overhauled the governance, regulato…

The third prosecution witness in the trial of former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, over the alleged unlawful acquisition of a 753-unit housing estate in Abuja, on Monday admitted that he had no direct dealings with the former apex bank chief. The witness, Richard Agulu, a former Zenith Bank…

…attracting households and small businesses in cities looking for an alternative to terrestrial broadband providers. True scale demands moving beyond surface-level integrations to robust execution. We've filtered the noise out of Moonshot 2026, optimising the conference strictly for high-calibre connections between star…