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. […]
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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Matawalle hails Tinubu’s APC Primary win

The Minister of State for Defence and former Zamfara State Governor, Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following his victory at the APC presidential primary election. Matawalle gave the commendation after attending the APC National Collation of Presidential Direct Primary Election Results held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja. […]

Nigeria’s security failure: Our classrooms cannot remain targets

BY MOSHOOD OSHUNFUREWA The classroom, by its very nature, represents society’s most deliberate act of hope, a place where the kids and/or vulnerable are gathered not to be protected by armed force, but by the civilised compact of governance. When that compact is repeatedly broken, what fractures is not merely a building or a routine; what breaks […]

The source of abduction and insecurity in Nigeria

By SUNNY IKHIOYA The pattern is clear and simple for all to see: anytime these elements and religious fundamentalists rear their ugly heads, insecurity follows. Take a look at Kwara State. Not long ago, a woman’s house was openly torched for practicing an alternative religion; the whole establishment kept quiet. People were threatening, also in the […]

Gregory D Kunst honoured at LOSD grand event in Oxford

Against the historic backdrop of the University of Oxford, the London Organisation of Skills Development (LOSD) hosted one of its most impactful international gatherings on May 2, 2026, bringing together more than 250 innovators, executives and thought leaders from over 45 countries at the prestigious Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.

Africa Women Summit unveils masterclass for Zanzibar 2026 participants

By Benjamin Njoku The organisers of the Africa Women Summit have launched a capacity-building initiative for attendees of the 7th Africa Women Summit held in Zanzibar, Tanzania, from May 6–8, 2026. As part of its commitment to women’s empowerment and leadership development, the summit will provide all registered participants with access to a fully sponsored […]

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