Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, has called on African nations — including Nigeria — to reduce reliance on foreign borrowing and focus on building stronger domestic economies. Speaking at the African Union Sub-Committee on Tax and Illicit Financial Flows in Abuja, Edun stressed that Africa cannot depend on debt, aid, or foreign investments alone…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will commence a nationwide voter revalidation exercise on April 13, 2026, as part of efforts to update the voter register ahead of the 2027 general election. INEC disclosed this in a letter signed by Rose Oriaran-Anthony, secretary to the commission, directing all resident electoral commissioners (RECs) to begin preparations…
Alwan Hassan, an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Kano, has warned that the party risks losing a major electoral stronghold if it fails to secure the state in the 2027 general election. Hassan spoke on Tuesday during an interview on Arise Television. His comments come a day after Rabiu Kwankwaso joined the African Democratic…
Nigeria’s Top banks have emerged as the fastest-growing in Africa by brand value in 2026, reaching a combined $1.8 billion. This marks a significant leap from $1.57 billion recorded in 2025. Representing a 14.7% increase—the highest growth rate on the continent. Also, The Nigeria’s Top banks performers include Access Bank, GTCO, Zenith Bank, UBA, and…
Over 140 petrol stations across South Africa have run out of fuel as motorists rush to fill their tanks ahead of record price hikes in April. The surge in demand has overwhelmed supply chains, leaving long queues and empty pumps in major cities. Reports show that demand in some areas tripled within 24 hours. Forcing…
Iran Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a strong warning, threatening to target major U.S. technology companies including Apple, Google, and Meta if more Iranian leaders are killed in what it described as “targeted assassinations.” In an official statement, the IRGC labeled these firms as “legitimate targets,”. Accusing them of playing roles in surveillance…
The Afreximbank Bank has underwritten $2.5 billion of a $4 billion senior syndicated term loan for Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE. Marking one of Africa’s biggest energy financing deals in recent years. Also, The facility, arranged alongside Access Bank as co-lead arranger, structured as a five-year loan aimed at strengthening the refinery’s financial position…
The federal government has approved the Nigeria National Laureate Annual Prize Programme. It will reward top student researchers with up to ₦20 million for outstanding academic work. In a statement on Tuesday, Boriowo Folashade, director of press and public relations at the Ministry of Education, confirmed the development. Tunji Alausa, minister of education, said the…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of using the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to destabilise the party following the defection of Rabiu Kwankwaso. Kwankwaso, the former governor of Kano state, formally joined the ADC on Monday, a move which observers say will change opposition politics ahead of…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) mock. The board delisted over 20 computer-based test (CBT) centres due to technical glitches. JAMB disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday by Fabian Benjamin, the board’s spokesperson. He said candidates who participated in the mock…
