Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates have signed a $200 million agreement to develop defence technology, cybersecurity capabilities, and satellite infrastructure, marking a major step toward strengthening Nigeria’s tech and security sectors. Strategic Partnership for Advanced Technology Also, The deal driven by Nigus International Investment Limited in partnership with Elmirate Capital. With a new platform—Nigus…
The Confederation of African Football declared Morocco the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations champions. As reported by ALO360 officials overturned the final result on March 17 2026 after Senegal forfeited the match. Confederation Releases Appeal Board Ruling The Confederation of African Football Appeal Board issued the official statement. Consequently the board applied Article 84 of…
Joseph Kent, director of the US National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), resigned from his position on Tuesday over America’s involvement in the ongoing conflict with Iran. Kent, a retired Army Green Beret and longtime supporter of President Donald Trump, became the first and most senior member of the administration to step down in protest of the…
As reported by ALO360, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) recorded 469 confirmed cases of Lassa Fever and 109 deaths in 2026. This figure represents a case fatality ratio of 23.2 per cent. Consequently, the current fatality rate exceeds the 18.7 per cent recorded during the same period in 2025. The NCDC…
The Nigerian Exchange Limited set to upgrade its trading system as Nigeria officially adopts a T+1 settlement cycle starting May 29, 2026. What T+1 Means (Simple Breakdown) Currently, when you sell a stock, it takes two business days (T+2) before your money is available. With T+1: However, This is a major improvement from Nigeria’s previous…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu have departed Abuja for a landmark state visit to the United Kingdom, following an invitation from King Charles III and Queen Camilla. First Royal Hosting in Nearly Four Decades The visit is particularly significant as it marks the first time in 37 years that a Nigerian…
The AfCFTA Secretariat has held high-level talks with The Coca-Cola Company to explore new ways of expanding intra-African trade and strengthening regional value chains. Driving Local Sourcing Across Africa A key focus of the meeting was how to increase local sourcing of raw materials across African markets, reducing dependence on imports while supporting local farmers…
Israel announced on Tuesday that it had killed Ali Larijani, Iran’s security chief, during a military operation. Israel Katz, Israel’s Minister of Defence, confirmed the death and stated that Larijani had been “eliminated” in the strike. Katz said he and the prime minister had instructed the military to “continue hunting down” Iran’s leadership. As reported…
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has officially launched Starlink in the Central African Republic. Thus bringing high-speed satellite internet to one of the continent’s least connected nations. Bridging the Connectivity Gap The rollout follows a landmark agreement signed in Bangui in December 2025. With a strong focus on rural and underserved areas that have long lacked…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all banks to immediately reverse failed ATM transactions, introducing stricter rules to protect customers and improve trust in Nigeria’s payment system. Faster Refunds for Customers Under the new guidelines, failed “on-us” transactions—when you use your own bank’s ATM—must reversed instantly. If technical issues prevent an immediate refund,…
