Zambia Election Tests Hichilema’s Economic Reforms
By Oluwakemi Kindness Zambians will vote on Wednesday in a general election widely seen as a test of whether years of economic reforms have improved everyday life. About 8.79 million voters are registered for the election, according to the Electoral Commission of Zambia. Fourteen candidates are contesting the presidency. President Hakainde Hichilema, of the governing […]
Luxon Survives Leadership Challenge Ahead of Election
By Oluwakemi Kindness New Zealand Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon has survived another leadership challenge, securing the backing of his ruling National Party ahead of November’s general election. Luxon called an urgent meeting of his party’s caucus on Wednesday amid growing speculation about his leadership. The meeting lasted more than three hours. Speaking afterwards, Luxon said […]
Police Bar Amotekun, Vigilantes From Osun Election
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has barred Amotekun, vigilante groups and other non-state security outfits from participating in Saturday’s Osun State governorship election. The police warned political parties, candidates and their supporters against deploying, arming or engaging the groups for election-related activities. The warning was issued on Wednesday by the Force Public Relations […]
TUC Claims Credit for Three-Year Minimum Wage Deal
By Chinedu Echianu The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has said it played a major role in securing the three-year lifespan of the N70,000 national minimum wage, instead of the five-year period initially contemplated during negotiations with the Federal Government. TUC President, Engr. Festus Osifo, disclosed this in Abuja at a world press conference, […]
Group Warns APC Against Sanctioning Orji Kalu
By Anayo Akwitti A socio-political group, Reality Organisation, has condemned the Abia State Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over its threat to sanction Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for alleged anti-party activities, warning that the move could deepen divisions within the party ahead of the 2027 elections. The group, in a statement signed […]
Senate Panel Gives Four Oil Firms 48-Hour Ultimatum
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate Public Accounts Committee (SPAC) has given Seplat Energy, Network E&P Nigeria Limited and two other oil companies 48 hours to appear before it and respond to queries raised in the 2021, 2022 and 2023 audit reports of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI). The other companies summoned are All […]
CBN Introduces Regulatory Tracks for Virtual Assets
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced dedicated regulatory tracks for virtual assets and data-enabled financial services under the second cohort of its Regulatory Sandbox Programme. The programme, which opens for applications on Wednesday, August 12, will run until August 31, 2026. The CBN said in a statement signed by the […]
TUC: Naira Grossly Undervalued
By Chinedu Echianu The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has called on the Federal Government to take decisive steps to strengthen the naira, arguing that the currency remains grossly undervalued despite its recent relative stability against the US dollar. TUC President, Engr. Festus Osifo, made the call in Abuja at a world press conference, […]
Nigeria Dominate Ghana to Move Closer to U19 World Cup
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Junior YellowGreens have revived their hopes of securing a place at the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup after defeating Ghana by five wickets at the Gahanga Oval in Rwanda. The Nigerian side produced a dominant bowling display to dismiss Ghana for just 93 runs in 39.5 overs. Keneth Boniface led […]
Nigeria U18 Hockey Teams Win Bronze in Nairobi
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s U18 men’s and women’s hockey teams have both clinched bronze medals at the inaugural U18 Hockey5s Youth Africa Cup in Nairobi, Kenya. The women’s team defeated Ghana 4–3 in the bronze-medal match, while the men produced a dominant display, thrashing Uganda 15–2 to secure their place on the podium. Nigeria’s women […]