By Ayomide Otitoju The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), in partnership with the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR), will host the 2025 Afreximbank Compliance Forum (ACF2025) in Kigali from November 12–14, with a strong focus on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping trade and compliance across Africa. Themed “Better Compliance – Better Trade: Embracing AI to…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has felicitated his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, on the occasion of his 61st birthday, describing him as a dedicated public servant and dependable partner in governance. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, Sanwo-Olu praised Hamzat for his…
By Ayomide Otitoju The ongoing legal battle between activist Omoyele Sowore and the Department of State Services (DSS) is reopening long-standing debates on free speech in Nigeria, with analysts warning it could set a defining precedent for the country’s democratic future. The DSS has filed a five-count charge against Sowore over social media posts that…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed sympathy to families, organisations, and residents affected by Tuesday’s fire outbreak at Afriland Towers, a six-storey commercial building on Broad Street, Lagos Island. Describing the incident as “unfortunate and shocking,” the Governor said the loss of lives and destruction of property was a heavy blow…
By Ayomide otitoju A new legal analysis by Equality Now has revealed that Member States of the League of Arab States (LAS) are failing to adequately define, prosecute, and address rape, leaving women and girls without effective protection. The organisation is urging governments to enact comprehensive reforms and strengthen enforcement to ensure survivors gain access…
By Ayomide otitoju The Board of Directors of CANEX Creations Incorporated (CCInc), a subsidiary of the Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), has appointed Mr. Osahon Akpata as Chief Executive Officer. The announcement was made during a board meeting held on the sidelines of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) in Algiers, Algeria, from 4…
By Ayomide otitoju The Nigeria Mining Week conference and exhibition is set to return to Abuja from 13 to 15 October, celebrating a decade of growth while spotlighting the country’s mining potential. Organisers announced that this year’s edition, which marks the 10th anniversary of the event, will run under the theme “Nigeria Mining: From Progress…
By Ayomide Otitoju In a landmark address, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu delivered the inaugural Distinguished Lecture Series at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) in Victoria Island, emphasizing the critical role of the nation’s youth in shaping Nigeria’s global influence. The lecture, themed “Lagos and Nigeria 2030: Projections of a World Power,” highlighted…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Security Adviser to Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo, Jerry Omodara, has raised concerns over the alleged involvement of some Okun indigenes in aiding bandit activities in the state. In a statement, Omodara claimed that at least seven youths in Okun land are on the payroll of bandits, while some women are…
