By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Group has unveiled a series of major technical partnerships to support the expansion of its fertiliser operations in Nigeria and the development of new facilities in Ethiopia. The agreements form part of the Group’s long-term strategy to boost regional food security, enhance agricultural productivity, and elevate Africa’s standing in the global…
By Ayomide Otitoju Twenty-six young francophone African researchers have completed intensive training in research design, data analysis, and scientific writing at the 2025 Afrobarometer summer school and thematic workshop, held from 3–21 November in Cotonou, Benin. The annual summer school, offered in French or English across different regions of Africa, provides early-career researchers with foundational…
By Ayomide Otitoju Cybersecurity specialists are raising alarm over a growing wave of attacks targeting payroll and human-resources systems—platforms that hold extensive personal and financial information and can expose companies to regulatory penalties, reputational damage and operational paralysis if compromised. Sandra Crous, Managing Director at Deel Local Payroll, powered by PaySpace, said cybercriminals are increasingly…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund has approved an additional $7.41 million loan to support completion of the Renewable Energy for Electrification project in Liberia. The decision was taken at a board meeting held on Thursday in Abidjan. The new financing will address cost overruns linked to construction of…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ecobank Nigeria has announced the launch of the Ecobank SME Bazaar, a festive marketplace aimed at promoting local entrepreneurship and offering Lagos residents an enhanced shopping experience this December. The event will run across two weekends—29–30 November and 6–7 December—at the Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC) on Ozumba Mbadiwe Road, Victoria Island,…
Byn Ayomide Otitoju Digital cartels and algorithmic coordination took centre stage at the 10th Anniversary International Conference on “Antitrust Policy: Science, Practice, Education,” organised by FAS Russia in partnership with HSE University and the BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre. Regulators from BRICS and EAEU countries, along with judges, researchers and industry experts, examined how…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government on Monday began a five-day multisectoral workshop aimed at developing the Lagos State Action Plan for Health Security (SAPHS), a major step toward enhancing the state’s readiness to prevent, detect, and respond to emerging public health threats. The workshop, scheduled for November 24–28 at the Lagos Chamber of…
By Ayomide Otitoju Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the trial of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on alleged cybercrime charges to February 4, 2026, for the commencement of trial. The case, originally scheduled for Monday, could not proceed due to the judge’s absence. It had also been postponed on October…
By Ayomide Otitoju The South-East caucus of the House of Representatives has called on President Bola Tinubu to consider granting a pardon to the convicted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. In a statement released on Monday following a caucus meeting, the lawmakers said a presidential pardon could create space for…
