A uranium shipment that departed northern Niger in late November has remained stranded for weeks at Niamey’s international airport, deepening a diplomatic and legal standoff for the country’s ruling military junta. The cargo, estimated at more than 1,000 tonnes, has become a sensitive issue for Niger’s leaders, who seized power in a 2023 coup and…
By Ayomide Otitoju Afreximbank has been registered with the ISO 31000:2018 Risk Management Standard by Certification Partner Global (CPG), marking a major milestone in the Bank’s institutional development and reinforcing its commitment to global best practices in operational excellence. Issued in November 2025, the registration followed rigorous independent assessments of Afreximbank’s enterprise risk management framework…
By Ayomide Otitoju The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) have announced a long-term extension of their partnership, expanding their collaboration to include preseason NBA Global Games, enhanced marketing initiatives and the establishment of an NBA Global Academy in the UAE capital.Under the renewed…
By Ayomide Otitoju The National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC) has commenced a series of structured stakeholder engagements aimed at ensuring a humane, inclusive and well-coordinated implementation of Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws, as the country embarks on wide-ranging fiscal reforms. The committee, chaired by Mr. Joseph Tegbe, said the engagements are designed to bridge…
By Ayomide Otitoju The trial over the alleged defamation of President Bola Tinubu by human rights activist Omoyele Sowore commenced on Wednesday, with the Department of State Services (DSS) presenting its first prosecution witness. Testifying before the court, Cyril Nosike, a DSS official, said a post allegedly made by Sowore on social media falsely described…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has officially become a three-time Guinness World Record holder, after her September 2025 feat was confirmed to have earned her an additional global title. Baci announced on Tuesday that her record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice also qualified as the largest serving of rice…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recorded its strongest demand for Nigerian Treasury Bills (NTBills) since December 2024 at the Primary Market Auction (PMA) held on Wednesday, with total subscriptions reaching ₦3.44 trillion. At the auction, the apex bank offered ₦1.15 trillion across three maturities: ₦150 billion for the 91-day bill, ₦200…
United States President Donald Trump on Thursday launched his proposed “Board of Peace” at the World Economic Forum in Davos, unveiling the initiative with a signing ceremony attended by leaders and senior officials from 19 countries. The new body, which requires a reported $1 billion membership fee for permanent members, was initially conceived to oversee…
By Ayomide Otitoju The father of Afrobeats star Davido, Adedeji Adeleke, has threatened legal action against social media personality Kemi Olunloyo over alleged impersonation, misinformation and sustained defamation linked to a long-running paternity dispute involving a minor. Adeleke spoke at a press briefing on Wednesday amid renewed public debate over claims that Davido fathered a…
