UBA CEO Oliver Alawuba has called for stronger preparation of bankable African projects, highlighting investment, infrastructure and capital mobilisation at UNGA engagements in New York.
Year: 2026
CBN Data Localisation Rule: Why Nigeria Needs More Skills, Secure Fibre and Stronger Data-Centre Capacity!
CBN data localisation requirements are driving debate over Nigeria’s data-centre capacity, technical skills, fibre security, power reliability and financial-sector readiness ahead of 2027.
CAN Demands Urgent Rescue of 78 Borno Schoolchildren After More Than 100 Days in Captivity!
CAN Borno has called for the urgent rescue of 78 schoolchildren abducted in Askira/Uba, as the children remain in captivity for more than 100 days.
Ruto Fast-Tracks Lamu Refinery as Dangote Says Kenya Project Will Be Bigger Than Lagos Plant!
President William Ruto is fast-tracking Kenya’s proposed Dangote refinery in Lamu as Aliko Dangote says the facility will be bigger than the Lagos refinery.
Tyson Fury Calls Anthony Joshua a ‘Stepping Stone’ to Oleksandr Usyk Rematch!
Tyson Fury says Anthony Joshua is a stepping stone to a third Oleksandr Usyk fight as the British heavyweights prepare to meet in Cardiff on December 11.
Enenche, Wife Empower 100 People With Agribusiness Training, Farmland and Monthly Stipends!
Dr Paul Enenche and his wife Becky have empowered 100 people with agribusiness training, farmland and monthly stipends to promote self-reliance in Nigeria.
Ireland Players Skip Pre-Match Handshake With Israel Amid Gaza Controversy!
Republic of Ireland players skipped the traditional pre-match handshake with Israel before their Nations League match in Hungary amid controversy over Gaza.
Israel to Revoke Diplomatic Status of Dutch Officials in West Bank Amid Settlement Trade Dispute!
Israel plans to revoke the diplomatic status of Dutch officials in Ramallah after the Netherlands began enforcing restrictions on goods from Israeli settlements.
Peter Obi Watches Ikorodu City Beat Enugu Rangers 2-0 in Lagos!
Peter Obi watches Ikorodu City defeat Enugu Rangers 2-0 in an NPFL fixture at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos.
FG Targets 10 Million Globally Certified Nigerians, One Million Export-Linked Jobs by 2030!
Nigeria targets 10 million globally certified talents and one million export-linked jobs by 2030 through education reform, NATEP and digital skills development.
LASU Opens 2026/2027 NELFUND Student Loan Application, Sets December 31 Deadline!
LASU has opened the 2026/2027 NELFUND student loan application, with eligible students advised to apply and complete verification before the December 31, 2026 deadline.
Atiku Calls for Higher Minimum Wage, Says N70,000 Has Lost Purchasing Power!
Atiku Abubakar has called for a higher Nigerian minimum wage, arguing that the N70,000 wage has lost purchasing power amid inflation, currency depreciation and rising living costs.
UAE Jobseeker Visa: Who Can Apply, Requirements and How the 60, 90 and 120-Day Options Work!
UAE jobseeker visa explained: eligibility, 60, 90 and 120-day options, education, documents, financial requirements and key rules for foreign jobseekers.
Nigeria’s Investment Gap Puts Job Creation Under Pressure as NESG Calls for Productivity-Led Growth!
Nigeria’s investment levels remain a key challenge for job creation as NESG calls for stronger productivity, investment and economic reforms to support inclusive growth.
NARD Gives FG Two Weeks to Resolve Resident Doctors’ Unmet Demands!
NARD has given the Federal Government two weeks to resolve resident doctors’ welfare, remuneration, workload and professional concerns or risk further industrial action.