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 …
Pakistan’s parliament on Thursday approved a far-reaching constitutional amendment granting lifetime immunity to the country’s president and current army chief, meaning they cannot be tried or punished in court for acts committed while in office, even after leaving office. The 27th Constitutional Amendment, passed with a two-thirds majority, establishes a Federal Constitutional Court and consolidates …
Nigeria’s economy recorded its eleventh consecutive month of expansion in October 2025, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), which rose to 55.4 points from 54.0 points in September. The CBN report highlighted growth across the industry, services, and agriculture sectors. The industry sector PMI reached 54.2 points, with 9 …
Kenya’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Musalia Mudavadi, claims that former soldiers are among over 200 Kenyans believed to be fighting for Russia in the ongoing war in Ukraine. Mudavadi urged citizens to exercise caution, noting that recruitment agencies continue to lure Kenyans with false promises of high pay. READ ALSO: Kenya Seizes Over One Tonne of …
For the first time in history, Africa is hosting the G20 Summit, as world leaders gather in Johannesburg, South Africa, under the theme “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability.” The event marks a historic moment for the continent, offering Africa a chance to move from the sidelines to shaping global economic and political agendas. South African President Cyril …
South Africa’s Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, has dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims of a “genocide” against White Afrikaners as false and inflammatory. Speaking during his medium-term budget update on Wednesday, Godongwana said South Africa has been “falsely accused of genocide against its white community and threatened with sanctions based on lies.” His comment comes …
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has denied reports circulating on social media alleging that he donated a brand-new Toyota SUV to Lieutenant Ahmed Yerima, the naval officer who clashed with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over a disputed piece of land in Abuja. Atiku, in a statement issued Thursday through …
