2027: Group demands independent audits of BVAS, electoral technologies
By Henry Ojelu The Digital Rights Lawyers Initiative, DRLI, has called for independent audits of Nigeria’s electoral technologies and stronger safeguards for voters’ personal and biometric data ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group warned that failure to subject electoral technologies to independent scrutiny could undermine public confidence in the electoral process, despite the […]
Babangida, Otti, Amaechi, others extol Amuta’s contributions to Nigeria’s media development
…As veteran journalist launches memoir in Lagos By Nnamdi Ojiego Former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida, Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, former Rivers State Governor, Chibuike Amaechi, and other prominent Nigerians have commended veteran journalist and public intellectual, Dr Chidi Amuta, for his contributions to the development of Nigeria’s media and intellectual life. They spoke […]
QuickChain joins Monierate as crypto-to-naira rates expand
QuickChain, a Nigeria-focused cryptocurrency platform, has been added to Monierate, a currency-data and rate-comparison platform that tracks exchange rates across more than 90 providers.
SwiftTrust partners MISS 9JA, secures N10m grand prize
SwiftTrust Microfinance Bank Limited has been named the official financial partner of the inaugural MISS 9JA competition, with the Abuja-based bank to hold the ₦10,000,000 grand prize and manage the winner’s monthly allowance.
Dangote’s N2.2trn IPO to democratise wealth creation — Dangote
Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Industries Limited, has said the Initial Public Offering, IPO, of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals, FZE, will democratise wealth creation by giving Nigerians and investors globally an opportunity to own shares in one of Africa’s major industrial projects.
Pope restores Vatican salaries cut during Covid
Pope Leo XIV has restored the salaries of cardinals and senior Vatican officials to pre-Covid levels, reversing pay cuts introduced by his predecessor Francis during the pandemic, according to a decree published Monday.
