Introduction The debate surrounding the accountability of banks versus regulators in detecting and reporting suspicious transactions is a complex issue that requires a nuanced understanding of the roles and responsibilities of both parties. Banks are the frontline defence against money laundering and terrorist financing, with a legal duty to implement robust anti-money laundering (AML) and […]

By Ebunoluwa Sessou In a deliberate effort to challenge long-standing perceptions of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, as well as STEM careers in Nigeria and across Sub-Saharan Africa, Karissa’s Girls in Design Initiative (KGID) has empowered young girls through its annual Art & Design empowerment workshop, aimed at positioning design as a viable and rewarding […]

Prince Magbo, President of the Nigerian Community in Türkiye, has called on sons and daughters of Eke Community, Enugu State, to work together in unity and without bitterness.

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state, has reaffirmed the deep commitment of his administration to the welfare of the veterans and the families of the departed heroes.

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja In a bold move set to reshape women’s economic prospects and child survival outcomes across Nigeria, TOS Foundation Africa has announced a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Governors’ Spouses’ Forum ,NGSF, to drive coordinated, state-led interventions in all 36 states of the federation. The collaboration, unveiled in Abuja on Monday, is […]

Elder Ayodele Samson Akande, the Ondo State Commissioner for Water Resources and Public Sanitation, has congratulated governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on the occasion of his 61st birthday, describing him as an amiable, industrious and visionary leader.

By Japhet Davidson Africa’s creative economy will be on sportlight as AFROVISION X 2026, a multi-disciplinary cultural and economic platform featuring Fashion, Film, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts, Culture, and Creative Exchange, designed to position Africa’s creative economy prominently on the global stage .AFROVISION X 2026, a landmark global festival produced by Grandieu Inc., celebrating African […]

History was made on January 11, 2026, as Houston-based entrepreneur and diaspora leader Olanrewaju Agunbiade (Lasese Jnr), fondly known as Mr President, emerged as one of the biggest winners at the Coolwealth Awards, carting home two highly coveted titles — Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year and Humanitarian Icon of the Year (Diaspora). The dual recognition […]

The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria ,PCN, on Friday, inducted 175 foreign-trained pharmacists into the Nigerian pharmacy profession, charging them to uphold the highest ethical standards, embrace continuous professional development, and contribute meaningfully to sustainable healthcare delivery in the country.

Towards attainment of the World Bank Group’s goal to help deliver affordable, quality health services to 1.5 billion people by 2030, Nigeria has committed to training 10,000 pharmaceutical and biotech professionals, creating Centers of Excellence, and offering tax incentives to expand local production of vaccines, medicines, diagnostics, and health technologies.