By Ayomide Otitoju European and African leaders convened in Luanda, Angola, on Monday for a two-day summit focused on strengthening economic and security cooperation, even as urgent discussions on the Ukraine conflict overshadowed the gathering. France’s President Emmanuel Macron, Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and Kenya’s President William Ruto are among leaders attending the meeting, which…
By Ayomide Otitoju Pressure on the naira persisted in the unofficial foreign exchange market on Monday, November 24, 2025, as rates weakened further compared to the official window. In the parallel market, dealers bought dollars from the public at between ₦1,450 and ₦1,460 and sold at ₦1,470 to ₦1,480 per dollar. Traders noted that slight…
By Ayomide Otito Union Bank of Nigeria has unveiled a new customer reward initiative designed to promote a stronger savings culture, deepen customer engagement, and expand the use of its digital banking platforms. The six-month campaign, tagged “Save & Gain,” is open to both new and existing customers. To participate, customers must open or reactivate…
By Ayomide Otitoju Zenith Bank Plc has awarded a total of ₦140 million to 10 African innovators at the fifth edition of its annual technology conference, Zenith Tech Fair, held on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. Themed “Future Forward 5.0: Tech for Success – Innovate, Adapt, Accelerate,” this…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to seek external assistance or resign, citing renewed attacks and mass abductions of schoolchildren in several northern states. At a press briefing in Abuja on Sunday, PDP National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, said the recent kidnappings in Kebbi, Niger, and Kwara…
By Ayomide Otitoju G20 leaders closed their summit in South Africa on Sunday with renewed pledges to uphold multilateral cooperation, even as widening geopolitical rifts, unilateral US policies, and ongoing conflicts strained efforts to find common ground. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned that global politics had entered “a rupture,” cautioning against the rise of…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sought to smooth relations with former US President Donald Trump on Sunday, following Trump’s sharp criticism of Kyiv amid critical negotiations in Geneva aimed at ending the war with Russia. Trump, known for his fluctuating stance on Ukraine, earlier posted on Truth Social that Ukraine’s leadership had “EXPRESSED ZERO GRATITUDE FOR…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fifty of the more than 300 students abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools, Papiri, Niger State, have escaped and reunited with their parents, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) announced on Sunday. The escapes occurred between Friday and Saturday, according to Daniel Atori, media aide to CAN Chairman in…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Kwara State Government has announced the release of 38 worshippers abducted from the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq confirmed their freedom on Sunday in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye. The state credited the successful rescue to the “hands-on…
