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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Metropolitan Law Firm and the planning committee for the 7th African International Conference on Islamic Finance (AICIF) have signed a partnership to provide a transformative platform for developing innovative, ethical, and sustainable financial solutions to power Africa’s infrastructure and real sector growth. Both organisations said they will drive […]
Oyo State government has expressed concern over the low repayment rate of the 2024 Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery (SAfER) loans disbursed to farmers across the state. Chairman of the Agricultural Credit Corporation of Oyo State (ACCOS), Sheikh Taofeek Akeugbagold, stated this in a meeting held with Participating Financial Institutions (PFIs) in Ibadan, Oyo State […]
The managing director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, has said that the ongoing ports reconstruction across Africa will engender efficiency, trade facilitation, and revolutionise the industry on the continent. Dantsoho stated this yesterday during his inauguration as the Vice President, Africa, International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) in Kobe City, […]
The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has dismissed reports alleging that it is importing finished petrol (Premium Motor Spirit, PMS) with high sulphur content into Nigeria, describing such claims as false, malicious, and misleading. In a statement issued on Friday, the company clarified that the referenced cargo is an intermediate feedstock and not finished petrol. […]
What is your agenda for the 2025 Ember Months? Do you have one? Do you even think about it? Do you have a travel plan, or are you just counting down the days until you hit the road for another Christmas celebration? If you’ve never had a plan or agenda, I suggest developing the habit […]
The Borno State Supervisory Councillors Forum has thrown its weight behind the Tinubu-Shettima ticket for the 2027 presidential election. Briefing journalists on Friday in Maiduguri, the chairman of the forum, Alhaji Kellum Gashau, said the forum is satisfied with President Bola Tinubu’s leadership and the progress of the Renewed Hope Initiative. The forum commended Vice […]
The Bakassi Peninsula appears lost, as far as Nigeria is concerned. It was handed over to Cameroon on August 14, 2008. This followed a complex legal and diplomatic battle marked by an International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling in 2002 and the Green Tree Agreement (GTA) of June 12, 2006. Seventeen years later, the controversy […]
Teenagers today are breaking away from the rebellious stereotype of past generations but not without a price. From all indications, they are rewriting the script on adolescence. Unlike previous generations, many Gen Z teens are steering clear of risky behaviours like drinking, smoking, and drug use. They’re less likely to get into trouble with the […]
Every parent wants to shower their baby with love, attention, and the best comforts. But sometimes, too much pampering can unintentionally put a baby’s health and even their life at risk. It’s not about withholding affection, it’s about knowing when to prioritise their well-being above all else. Prioritising your child’s health means focusing on the […]
The Intercontinental Leadership Initiative (ILI) has commended President Bola Tinubu and the National Council of State for the unanimous approval and nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The Lead Trustee of the Initiative, Prince Stafford Bisong, stated this in a statement on Friday […]