The Rwandan government has announced plans to build 296 new homes for vulnerable survivors of the 1994 genocide. During the 100-day massacre, extremist Hutu militias killed an estimated one million Tutsis and moderate Hutus, with as many as 10,000 people murdered each day. Many survivors still struggle with deep trauma and harsh living conditions three …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has renewed the appointment of Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) as Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for another five-year term. This was contained in a statement signed by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Marwa, who was first appointed by former President …
The Democratic Republic of Congo has produced its first 1,000 tonnes of traceable artisanal cobalt. The mineral powers batteries used in electric cars, phones, and laptops, making it vital to global clean-energy goals. The DRC holds most of the world’s cobalt reserves and supplies more than 70 percent of global demand. READ ALSO: DRC: M23 …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to harnessing Nigeria’s human, material, and intellectual potential for national development. President Tinubu made this known on Thursday while receiving members of Course 33 of the National Defence College at the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja. In a statement signed by the Special Adviser …
The Association of Issuing Houses of Nigeria (AIHN) said the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) interest rate hikes boosted investors’ demand for fixed-income instruments in 2024. Its President, Kemi Awodein, hinted at this on Thursday, November 13, at the AIHN’s Annual General Meeting and presentation of its 2024 financial statements in Lagos. She noted that the …
A Kano State High Court has sentenced four men to death by hanging for the murder of Rilwanu Ilyasu, popularly known as Nanu, a mechanic who owned a garage at Farawa Layout in Kano. The convicts, Abubakar Sadiq (alias Alhaji Sallari), Abdulmajid Jibrin, Nasiru Sani, and Yusuf Sani, were found guilty of criminal conspiracy and …
The Nigerian capital market will officially transition to a T+2 settlement cycle for equities transactions from Friday, November 28, 2025, to align with global best practices and enhance market efficiency. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced this in a statement by its Head of External Relations, Efe Ebelo, on Thursday, November 13. According to …
Nigeria has slipped further in the global ranking of countries protecting their public health policies from tobacco industry influence, raising public health concerns. This is according to the 2025 Nigeria Tobacco Industry Interference (TII) Index released in Lagos on Thursday, November 13. Produced by the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), the report indicates …
Wema Bank emerged as the biggest traded stock by volume on Thursday, November 13, as the Nigerian stock market appreciated, with investors pocketing N1 trillion again. The market rebounded on Wednesday after more than a week of bearish momentum. The stock market saw its biggest dip on Tuesday, November 11, when approximately ₦4.65 trillion was …
The United Nations (UN) and the African Union (AU) Commission have announced a renewed partnership to align their development goals and strengthen peace efforts across Africa. The collaboration seeks to merge the AU’s Agenda 2063, aimed at achieving a peaceful and prosperous continent, with the UN’s Agenda 2030 for sustainable development. UN Secretary-General António Guterres …
