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Two arrested in London for alleged links to Iranian intelligence

Two people have been arrested in London, United Kingdom (UK), on suspicion of assisting Iran's intelligence service, the Metropolitan Police said. A 60-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman were arrested on Wednesday at separate properties in London as part of...

Africa’s climate future must be built, financed and governed by Africans – Onuigbo

President of GLOBE Legislators International, Rt. Hon. Sam Onuigbo, has urged African leaders to take ownership of initiatives to mitigate climate change and move the continent from participation to climate agency. Onuigbo made the call at the 14th Conference on...

2027: ALGON and 23 education secretaries endorse Uba Sani for a second term

The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) and the Forum of 23 Local Government Secretaries, Kaduna State Chapter, have endorsed Governor Uba Sani for a second term, citing what they described as a remarkable transformation in the basic...

Houthis seize key port in Yemen, threatening global energy supply

Houthi forces, aligned with Iran, have seized the strategic Yemeni port city of Mocha, moving closer to gaining control over the western coast and increasing their influence over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, one of the world's most important sea...

Insurance, a strategic instrument for economic stability — NAICOM

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has revealed that insurance is much more than a financial service “it is a strategic instrument for economic stability.” Speaking at the Insurance Professionals Forum 2026 held in Abeokuta, Ogun State, the Commissioner for Insurance,...

FG and Gates Foundation Push to Dismantle Harmful Gender Norms and Strengthen Teen Health

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to dismantling harmful gender norms and strengthening adolescent health systems, calling for policies and funding that translate into tangible results for young Nigerians. This was stated by the Minister of State for Health...

Bitcoin Rebounds to $79,500 as Zcash ETF Draws New Inflows

Bitcoin rebounded above $79,000 on Wednesday, recovering from the previous session's losses, as renewed interest in cryptocurrency investment products helped support the market. Bitcoin was last trading at around $79,491, up around 0.8% at the time of the last market...

UN’s Amina Mohammed praises continental impact of Obasanjo Leadership Institute

He Olusegun Obasanjo The Leadership Institute (OOLI) on Tuesday hosted Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, for a high-level visit that underlined the Institute's growing global relevance in developing leadership and governance discourse across Africa. During her visit,...

2027: Kwara NDC gubernatorial candidate abandons campaign

The gubernatorial candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) in Kwara State, Professor Abdulmumeen Olayinka Ajia, has abandoned his campaign program ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking to party loyalists and supporters in popular Oja Oba, Ilorin, on...

Russia and Ukraine exchange attacks while two dead on the border with Moldova

Two people were killed after Russian drones attacked a border crossing between Ukraine and Moldova, as Russia and Ukraine continue to exchange long-range attacks despite renewed efforts to end the war. The Starokozache crossing, about 500 kilometers (310 miles) south...

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Banks await CBN clearance as audit delays leave investors without key earnings data

Investors in some of Nigeria's largest listed banks are facing a growing information gap as delays in the completion...