…power, relying on improvised lighting for everyday life. Ajuye, a farming and trading settlement in Nasarawa State, is among a growing number of rural communities benefiting from Nigeria's expanding renewable energy transition through off-grid electrification projects. The community's 120kW solar hybrid mini-grid was d…
…to Mordor. While tokenisation promises broader access, greater liquidity, and faster settlement, it does not eliminate the risks associated with the underlying assets. For example, tokenised property, used in real estate, still depends on proper legal ownership, independent custody, accurate valuation, and regulatory o…
…– Nuclear safeguards – The UN nuclear watchdog has warned that any final US-Iran settlement would need strong safeguards to ensure Tehran does not build a nuclear weapon. Iran’s nuclear programme remains a central sticking point, with Tehran and Washington giving conflicting accounts of whether inspectors will regain a…
…In a reprisal attack, members of the farming community allegedly attacked Fulani settlements in the area, killing about eight persons and escalating tensions within the community. Confirming the incident to our correspondent, the Kebbi State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, said the clash occurred at a…
…establish ranches, and keep their animals off other people's forests, farms, and settlements. Nomadism is not a modern economic strategy; it is a recipe for friction in a densely populated country struggling with insecurity. The reality is that open grazing has also become a cover under which criminals exploit weak enf…
…fuel hostility and violence. The group further alleged that previous attacks on Fulani settlements in parts of Oyo State led to loss of lives, destruction of property and displacement of residents, including women and children. It also referenced past crises in Ibarapa and Iganna areas of the state, claiming that many…
…noting that the number of deaths far exceeds what is typically recorded within the settlement. A representative of the camp, Désiré Grodya Bapi, expressed concern over the worsening situation. “People were not dying like this before. This is something we have never experienced,” he said. The Kigonze camp is home to mor…
…can only be achieved through decisive action against banditry rather than negotiated settlements. He expressed optimism that the state would overcome the security challenges confronting it.
…can only be achieved through decisive action against banditry rather than negotiated settlements. He expressed optimism that the state would overcome the security challenges confronting it. Stronger stuff 20-06-26 Gunmen attack Plateau community, kill pregnant woman By Golok Nanmwa Gunmen have killed a pregnant woman a…
…tries of West Africa for that matter, was regarded as unsuitable for permanent white settlement. From 1808 to the early sixties of that century, two things appear to have sustained the interests of the British Government in Nigeria. They were: (1) the campaign for the suppression of slave-trade; and (2) the need to giv…
…can only be achieved through decisive action against banditry rather than negotiated settlements.
…however, moderated to N179.7 billion from N311.9 billion, reflecting timing of settlements and working capital movements. Market reaction Aradel began the year at N670.00 and closed last trading at N1,70, reflecting 161% year-to-date.
…Cyclones, severe storms, and flash flooding have increasingly threatened vulnerable settlements, particularly in coastal areas. For many affected households, displacement is not a one-time event; families rebuild their lives only to see the next storm season force them to start over from scratch. 8. Burkina Faso - 316,…
…were intended to build on the deal to end the Middle East war and work towards a lasting settlement. No new date for the negotiations has been announced. The war began on February 28 with US-Israeli strikes that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. AFP
…to him, the commission could have pursued a much higher sanction but chose for a settlement in the interest of the economy and millions of Nigerians who rely on Meta platforms for their livelihoods. "What we desire is compliance, not embarrassment or driving companies or investors away from Nigeria. "The agreement reac…
…Goal target of 3%. This creates a large market for fintechs promising faster and cheaper settlement. The North American entry is part of fintech's global expansion over the past year, Ndichu told TechCabal. In April, WapiPay secured regulatory approval to launch in Jamaica, using the Caribbean nation as a gateway for r…
…Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State, was known as a peaceful riverine settlement where neighbours lived like one family. But that calm was shattered recently after the brutal murders of two prominent elders triggered panic, forcing many residents to abandon their homes and farms for fear of becoming the…
…area. The community identified the deceased as Abdurrahman Ibrahim, 25, from Bangai settlement, while the injured victims were named as Abbas Saidu, 18, and Bashiru Rabi'u, 15. The statement expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and wished the injured victims a speedy recovery. Plateau: One dead, two inju…
…But the industry's own footnote acknowledges that the database it used books litigation settlements by event date""meaning years of post-crisis legal costs from 2009 through 2014 all get stamped "2008." The actual peak-year cash impact was far lower, undermining the benchmark. More telling: U.S. globally systemically i…