UK extends Ayrton fund, boosts energy access with £88m
By Obas Esiedesa The United Kingdom has extended its Ayrton Fund to 2030 and announced an additional £88 million investment to scale up its flagship Transforming Energy Access (TEA) platform, aimed at expanding clean energy access and strengthening global partnerships. A statement from the Ayrton Forum said the announcement was made on Monday at the […]
Any unfreezing of Iranian funds will not finance terrorism – US VP Vance
If Iranian funds are ever unfrozen under a deal to end the Middle East war, Washington can make sure that the money does not finance terrorism, US Vice President JD Vance insisted Monday.
South Africa to step up security ahead of anti-migrant deadline
The country, one of Africa’s largest and most industrialised economies, has been on edge following weeks of sometimes violent xenophobic unrest that has left at least two people dead.
Alleged national security breach: Deji Adeyanju testifies in El-Rufai’s trial
A human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, on Monday, testified in the ongoing trial of former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, charged with alleged breach of national security.
Plateau attack death toll rises to 22, health workers, security personnel among victims
By Golok Nanmwa JOS — The death toll from Sunday night’s attack on Kawel village in Mushere District of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State has risen to 22, with health workers, patients and security personnel among those killed. Residents said armed attackers stormed the community late Sunday night, opening fire on residents and […]
Starmer’s Resignation: Obi asks Tinubu to resign over ‘failure in governance’
According to him, Starmer’s decision followed growing public dissatisfaction over economic challenges, rising living costs and unmet campaign promises.
