The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) said on Monday it would not support Gianni Infantino’s bid for another term as FIFA president, citing concerns over transparency and governance within world football’s governing body. Belgium joins a growing number of national associations, including England and Italy, that have withdrawn their backing for Infantino ahead of the…
United Nations human rights chief Volker Türk on Monday warned that artificial intelligence could pose an “existential threat to humanity”, urging governments and technology companies to take immediate steps to reduce its risks. Speaking before the UN Human Rights Council, Türk said AI was creating “unfamiliar, even unprecedented” threats to human rights and questioned the…
The British government on Monday condemned demonstrators who disrupted the arrival of migrants in Portsmouth, southern England, amid concerns that the area could become a new route for small boat crossings across the English Channel. Thousands of asylum seekers have crossed the Channel in small boats in recent years, mostly between Calais in France and…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Bursar of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Nasiru Marafa, has been shot dead while returning from Gusau, Zamfara State. The university announced his death in a statement issued on Sunday and signed by its Registrar and Secretary to Council, Oladipo Ajayi. According to the statement, Marafa was reportedly shot…
By Ayomide Otitoju Daba Markets Inc., Coronation Securities Limited and Coronation Asset Management Limited have announced a strategic distribution arrangement aimed at expanding access to Nigeria’s capital market for eligible investors globally. The arrangement combines market intelligence, investor education and digital access to enable eligible investors to better understand and participate in Nigeria’s capital market….
By Ayomide Otitoju The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has condoled with the government and people of Jigawa State and the royal family of the Gumel Emirate over the death of the Emir of Gumel, Alhaji Ahmed Muhammad Sani II. A statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs Tahir Balarabe,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has commended the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for its strong revenue performance, technology investments and ongoing trade facilitation reforms. Oyedele gave the commendation on September 2, 2026, during his inaugural board meeting and facility tour at the Customs Headquarters in…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has received the prestigious Times Heroes Award in recognition of his contributions to public service and national development. Adeniyi received the award at the THISDAY Dome in Abuja during the centenary celebration of the Daily Times newspaper. The event brought together prominent figures from government, business…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ecobank Nigeria has called on young Nigerians aged 16 to 25 to register for InnovateX 2026, its flagship youth innovation challenge offering ₦20 million in prizes, mentorship, business development support and access to industry experts. The competition, powered by Blaze by Ecobank in partnership with Verve, is aimed at identifying and supporting…
