Nigerian comedian and actor Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, has questioned the role of the church after revealing that he was removed from participating in a church programme over concerns about public perception.

The discussion is expected to focus on how African economies can sustain reform momentum, deepen regional integration, strengthen economic resilience and unlock long-term growth in the face of increasing global fragmentation.

The founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, has cautioned young Nigerians against relying on sports betting as a means of achieving financial success, urging them to embrace patience and hard work instead.

According to Darma, the new ceiling is expected to enable the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, FMBN, to approve at least 2,000 mortgages annually. It will also allow contributors to the National Housing Fund, NHF, to access up to 25 percent of their retirement savings accounts as equity for home ownership.

The federal government has expressed concern over the escalating tensions and reported attacks involving the Houthi militia in Yemen and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, urging all parties to exercise maximum restraint and embrace dialogue to prevent further deterioration of the situation.