The Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland has sentenced Simon Ekpa, a prominent pro-Biafra agitator, to six years in prison for terrorism-related offences. In a ruling delivered on Monday, the court found Ekpa guilty of inciting terrorism and actively participating in a terrorist group. Incitement through Social Media According to Finnish news outlet Yle, Ekpa used …
Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH), the government’s strategic investment arm, has partnered with Dangote Group to develop a state-of-the-art urea fertiliser production complex in Gode, Ethiopia. The two companies have signed a comprehensive shareholders' agreement to build one of the world’s largest single-site urea fertiliser production plants, marking a significant step in the industrialisation of Ethiopia’s …
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has clarified that there is no binding agreement between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), addressing misconceptions surrounding ongoing protests by the union. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday, Alausa explained that the Federal Government had not signed any enforceable agreement with ASUU. Contrary …
The UK government has awarded 85 Nigerians the prestigious Chevening and Commonwealth scholarships to study a wide range of master’s degrees and PhD programmes in the UK in 2025. This year, 39 scholars and 1 fellow received the Chevening scholarships, while 45 scholars have been awarded the Commonwealth scholarship so far. Chevening and Commonwealth Scholarships …
The United Kingdom Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (UKNIAF), in collaboration with the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), has concluded a major national initiative aimed at advancing state-led electricity market reforms. The initiative, known as the State Learning Workshop Series, focused on key aspects of electricity market development, Integrated Resource Planning (IRP), and energy modelling software, with …
Access Holdings Plc has appointed Mr Innocent Ike as its new Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (GMD/CEO), effective August 29, 2025, following regulatory approval. Ike’s appointment marks a significant shift in leadership as the company moves into the post-Herbert Wigwe era, with Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede consolidating his leadership role as Chairman. This announcement follows the recent …
The Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics LTD/GTE has issued a strong call for clarification from the Nigerian government regarding its recent ban on the export of raw shea nuts. In a strategic move aimed at maximising the potential of Nigeria’s shea industry, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced a six-month ban on the export of …
In a strategic move aimed at maximising the potential of Nigeria’s shea industry, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced a six-month ban on the export of raw shea nuts. This bold decision, effective immediately, is designed to curb the export of unprocessed shea, encourage local processing, and position Nigeria to capture a larger share of the …
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a fresh directive mandating all participants in the country’s payment ecosystem to complete migration to the ISO 20022 messaging standard and implement mandatory geo-tagging of payment terminals by October 31, 2025. In a circular published on its official website on Tuesday, signed by Dr Rakiya O. Yusuf, …
Nigeri National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has said nearly all pipeline theft has been eliminated after coordinated efforts by the country's defence and intelligence agencies. Three years ago, as little as 30% of oil sent through some pipelines made it to Nigeria's export terminals, costing the government billions in lost revenue and leading investment to …
