Fintech firm moves to tackle Africa remittance challenges
African compliance and cybersecurity company, Smartcomply, has concluded plans to tackle the high cost of remittances to Sub-Saharan Africa. This followed findings by the World Bank and SWIFT showing that de-risking of African financial flows has intensified, with correspondent banking relationships into Sub-Saharan Africa declining by more than 25 per cent over the past decade. […]
600-year-old treaty resonates as Edo community marks Ubete Day
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY—The ancient Igarra Kingdom in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State came alive last weekend as its sons and daughters gathered for a historic celebration that has set the tone for a new era of unity and development. The traditional ruler, Otaru of Igarra/Akuku land, HRH Oba Adeche Saiki II, his […]
Choco WAV continues to build momentum with distinctive afro-inspired sound
Rising Nigerian Music Artist Choco WAV Continues to Build Momentum With Distinctive Afro-Inspired Sound
African Liberation Day: Cultural journalist lauds Tompolo, Ijaw monarchs, others
By Jimitota Onoyume A cultural Journalist with GbaramatuVoice, Asiayei Enaibo has lauded High Chief Government Ekpemupolo aka Tompolo and Ijaw monarchs for their celebration of this year’s African Liberation Day. A statement made available to newsmen reads : “As the world gathers together to celebrate African Liberation Day, one thing that has remained vital in the […]
Gov Mbah congratulates Tinubu on clinching APC presidential ticket
…Says its an overwhelming referendum on president’s stewardship Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his victory in the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary election, describing it as an overwhelming endorsement of his bold policies and leadership in the last three years. President Bola Tinubu polled a total of […]
Nigeria needs reforms to end digital exclusion of 35 million PWDs — PIN
By Nnasom David The Executive Director of Paradigm Initiative (PIN), Gbenga Sesan, has called for stronger policies and practical measures to ensure persons with disabilities are not excluded from Nigeria’s growing digital space. Sesan made the call during a targeted digital policy engagement roundtable aimed at providing a platform for key stakeholders, to assess policy […]
N/Delta youths back Tantita, tie oil output gains to pipeline security
By Progress Godfrey, Abuja The Niger Delta Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Forum (NDENYLF) has backed Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, linking recent gains in Nigeria’s crude oil output to improved pipeline surveillance and security across the region. The youth leaders made this known in Abuja yesterday during a solidarity walk to present a communiqué emanating […]
ADC presidential primaries: Amaechi defeats Atiku, Hayatu-Deen in Bayelsa
…Amaechi 44,404, Atiku 6,570, Hayatu-Deen 939 By Emem Idio, Yenagoa The former Governor of Rivers State and immediate past Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has been declared winner of the African Democratic Congress, ADC , Presidential Primaries election in Bayelsa State. Amaechi defeated former Vice President Abubakar Atiku and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen by a wide margin […]
Cocoa association partners research institute to revive coffee, cocoa value chain
“COCEFAAA and CRIN will work closely with cocoa and coffee-producing states, research institutions, NGOs, academia, and key industry stakeholders”
Warri S-West council inaugurates Odidi Federated Community executive c’ttee
THE Warri South West Local Government Council has inaugurated the executive committee of Odidi Federated Community after it was duly recognised and adopted following a stakeholders’ meeting convened by the chairman of the local government council. The executive committee, constituted by the elders of the community and sworn into office on the 13th day of […]
2027: Clergymen, Christian Groups pray for Mutu’s re-election
Clergymen and Christian denominations across Delta State have offered prayers for the re-election of Nicholas Ebomo Mutu, the lawmaker representing Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.
