The Nigeria Economic Summit Group, NESG, has charged the National Assembly to amend the Nigeria Tax Act 2015, the Petroleum Industry Act, PIA, and the Electricity Acts 2023, and some other laws to enhance the business environment in the country. This followed a presentation in Abuja, yesterday, of a policy brief on Priority Legislative Actions […]
World Athletics has rejected an application by the Türkiye Athletics Federation (TAF) to secure a transfer of allegiance for Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili. The decision, issued on April 16, 2026, by the Nationality Review Panel, means the 23‑year‑old athlete will not be eligible to represent Türkiye at major international competitions, including the Los Angeles 2028 […]
The Federal Government has trained and empowered 100 young Nigerians in culinary and hospitality skills under the Innovation, Development and Effectiveness in the Acquisition of Skills initiative, as part of efforts to tackle unemployment and close critical skills gaps. The six-month programme, implemented by Masterminds Catering and Culinary Institute Academy, in partnership with the Federal […]
US President Donald Trump said in an interview aired on Fox Business on Wednesday that he asked China’s leader Xi Jinping not to supply weapons to Iran, and that Xi replied saying he was not doing so. “I had heard that China’s giving weapons to, I mean — you’re seeing it all over the place […]
Iran’s military warned on Wednesday that it would block trade through the Red Sea, along with the Gulf and Sea of Oman, if the US naval blockade on Iranian ports continues. In a statement carried by Iranian state television, the head of the military’s central command centre said if the US continues with its blockade […]
For years, Nigerian fintechs built large-scale businesses without holding banking licenses. They enabled payments, powered commerce, and supported millions of users, but relied on traditional banks for settlement and access to financial rails. That structure is now changing as more fintech companies move to secure banking licenses and operate directly within the regulated system. Flutterwave’s […]
US President Donald Trump заявил that China has agreed to refrain from supplying weapons to Iran, as he pledged to ensure the permanent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global النفط transit route. His comments come amid rising tensions in the Middle East and concerns over energy security affecting markets including Türkiye. Trump […]
A parliamentary committee has raised the alarm over the increasing use of gangs in Kenyan politics ahead of the 2027 elections, warning that the trend poses a significant threat to national security. Across the country, reports have emerged of hired youth groups disrupting public meetings, intimidating political opponents, and clashing with law enforcement. “If anyone […]
Hakan Fidan, Badr Abdelatty discuss developments in US-Iran ceasefire negotiations and agenda for upcoming meetings. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, in a phone call with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, discussed developments in US-Iran ceasefire negotiations, diplomatic sources said on Wednesday. According to sources from Türkiye’s Foreign Ministry, the conversation focused on the current state […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Roelf Meyer to be the country’s next ambassador to the United States. The post had been vacant since 2025. His appointment follows the expulsion of former ambassador Ebrahim Rasool, who was declared persona non grata in 2025 after the remarks he made during a webinar on US politics. Tensions escalated […]
