The youth wing of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to restore the David Mark-led national working committee (NWC) or face nationwide civic action. The group made the demand on Monday during a press conference in Abuja, led by Balarabe Rufa’i, the party’s national…
Pat Utomi, a prominent Nigerian political economist, management expert, and public intellectual, has called on the Nigerian Bar Association to prevail on Joash Amupitan, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to resign over recent actions of the electoral commission. Utomi made the call in a series of posts on X on Monday, warning…
American rapper Kanye West has delivered a massive comeback on stage, generating an impressive $33 million from two sold-out performances at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Record-Breaking Night for Live Music The back-to-back shows drew full capacity crowds, with the 70,000-seat stadium completely sold out on both nights. The Friday performance alone grossed a staggering…
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa UNECA has called on African governments to increase borrowing and strengthen domestic revenue to fund critical artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, warning that the continent risks falling behind in the global digital race. Africa’s AI Gap Raises Urgency According to UNECA, Africa currently accounts for less than 1% of…
Nigeria’s financial inclusion drive has recorded another milestone as the country’s Bank Verification Number (BVN) database climbed to 68.6 million in March 2026, reflecting a steady rise in the number of Nigerians linking their bank accounts. Growth Driven by Digital Banking Push The latest figures, released by the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System, show continued expansion…
A former member of the Nigerian Army has sparked nationwide debate after a viral video revealed alleged hardships faced by soldiers, including low pay, poor welfare, and personal spending on essential gear. “We Bought Our Own Gear” — Ex-Soldier Speaks Out The dismissed soldier, who recently gained attention for urging politicians to allow their children…
Africa’s capital markets may be heading for a major transformation as Aliko Dangote and the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) lead high-level talks to deepen cross-border listings and integrate stock exchanges across the continent. African Exchanges Move Toward Integration The strategic meeting, held in Lagos on April 1, brought together key players under the African Securities…
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over continued attacks across the country, saying the killings undermine the president’s recent security assurance in Jos. Obi raised the concern in a post on X on Monday, days after Tinubu, during a visit to Plateau state, promised that the…
Nigeria is ramping up efforts to close its electricity gap as the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) releases ₦9 billion to accelerate solar mini-grid projects across underserved communities. Solar Push Targets Four States The funding will support the rollout of mini-grid systems in Taraba, Kogi, Kwara, and Niger States. Bringing reliable electricity to areas largely excluded…
Omoyele Sowore, human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, has alleged that Alex Otti is politically closer to President Bola Tinubu than many governors in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Sowore made the claim during a recent interview on the Honest Bunch podcast. He dismissed suggestions that he supports Tinubu, instead accusing other…
