The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Olayemi Cardoso said the apex bank is collaborating with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to develop a sustainable framework for digital currencies in the country. He spoke on this at the CBN governor’s annual lecture series at the Lagos Business School (LBS) on Friday, October 3. According to …
American soybean farmers are facing one of their toughest seasons in decades after losing access to their biggest customer, China. Despite trade missions to Nigeria, Vietnam, and Bangladesh, these alternative markets have not come close to replacing Beijing’s enormous demand. For the first time in more than 20 years, Chinese buyers have not purchased soybeans …
Police in Manchester have confirmed the identities of two men killed in Thursday’s deadly car and knife assault at the Heaton Park Congregation Synagogue in Crumpsall, northwest England. The victims were named as Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitz, 66. Three other worshippers remain hospitalized in serious condition after the attacker rammed his vehicle into …
Protesters rallied outside Israel’s embassy in Lisbon on Thursday, waving Palestinian flags and chanting against the blockade of Gaza. Smaller demonstrations were also held in Spain, including outside the foreign ministry in Madrid and in the Basque city of Bilbao. The protests were sparked by the interception of a flotilla of 51 boats carrying activists …
Morocco’s government says it is prepared to address grievances driving youth-led protests that have swept the country for a week. Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch told a council of ministers on Thursday that the administration welcomes “dialogue and debate within institutions and public spaces.” The statement came a day after security forces killed three people when …
At least 91 people died in September in the besieged Sudanese city of el-Fasher, according to the Sudan Doctors Network. The group warned of a “full-blown humanitarian disaster” as fighting between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) pushes the region deeper into crisis. Children and five pregnant people were among the victims …
Nigeria’s independence in 1960 promised self-rule, dignity, and a government accountable to its people. But the ongoing erosion of public trust and widespread voter apathy betray that promise as many citizens now believe that Nigeria no longer honours the social contract implied at independence. Elections are increasingly seen as rituals stripped of meaning, marred by …
Sixty-five years after raising its flag of independence, Nigeria’s judiciary, long regarded as the last hope of the common man, is showing signs of deep strain. A combination of public distrust, allegations of corruption, inconsistent judgments, poor funding, weak infrastructure and political interference has left citizens asking whether the judiciary, one of the three arms …
Temi Otedola, daughter of billionaire businessman Femi Otedola, has explained why she chose to take her husband’s surname after marrying singer Mr Eazi. In a recent interview with newsmen, Temi said her decision was a personal choice tied to her new status as a married woman. She stressed that while she respects women who keep …
The federal government has assured that the ongoing rehabilitation of the Abuja–Keffi motorway will be completed by December 2026, despite current challenges. Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, gave the assurance on Thursday during an inspection of the Maraba–Nyanya section of the 43.6-kilometre project. He said about 41 kilometres have been completed up to …
