President Bola Tinubu has approved the termination of the appointment of Fegho John Umunubo as Special Assistant to the President on Digital and Creative Economy in the Office of the Vice President. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Monday, September 8, 2025, by Abiodun Oladunjoye, Director of Information and Public Relations at …
The global Islamic fintech sector is on a swift upward trajectory. According to the 2022 Global Islamic Fintech (GIFT) Report, the market witnessed transaction volumes of around $79 billion in 2021, with projections to reach $179 billion by 2026—an annual growth of approximately 18%. While key Islamic fintech hubs currently include Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, UAE, Turkey, …
The Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory (ARD-FCT), has commemced a seven-day warning strike to demand urgent reforms in the city’s health sector. The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) confirmed the strike in a communique signed by its President, Dr. George Ebong, and other executive members. READ ALSO: Nigeria Is Working Its …
The Federal Government has commissioned a modern Vehicular Emission Testing Centre in Maraba, Nasarawa State, to curb air pollution and protect public health. The centre emerged through a partnership between the Federal Ministry of Environment, the Nasarawa State Government, and Bhustan Energy and Environmental Services Limited. It aims to monitor and regulate harmful emissions from …
Kenya could lose a vital economic lifeline as the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is set to expire on September 30, ending the country’s duty-free trade access to the U.S. The apparel sector, which employs 66,000 Kenyans directly and supports nearly 660,000 livelihoods, would be hit hardest. The loss of AGOA would weaken Kenya’s …
Burundi’s former Foreign Minister, Ézéchiel Nibigira, will lead the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), succeeding Angola’s Gilberto Verissimo. He assumes a five-year term following his appointment at a meeting in Equatorial Guinea on Sunday. Nibigira, a seasoned diplomat with a doctorate in business administration and finance, currently serves as a member of parliament …
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has raised the alarm over unsafe hospitals, chronic neglect of medical staff, and general failure in the healthcare system in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). National president of NARD, Dr Osundara Tope Zenith, gave the warning in an exclusive interview with Pinnacle Daily. The NARD national president's warning comes …
Oil prices rebounded on Monday, climbing more than $1 after last week’s losses, as OPEC+ announced a modest production increase amid concerns over potential new sanctions on Russian crude. The group, which includes OPEC members plus Russia and allies, plans to raise output by 137,000 barrels per day from October, a figure far below earlier …
FCT Police Command has launched investigation into the discovery of a decomposed body at a construction site within the National Assembly Complex on Sunday, September 7, 2025. The police authorities learned of the incident after receiving a distress call around 9 a.m., about the presence of a lifeless male, suspected to be a labourer. The …
Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko have overhauled the cabinet in response to mounting public dissatisfaction over stalled reforms and economic hardship. In a surprise TV announcement, Sonko unveiled what he called a “government of combat,” pledging to work tirelessly to tackle debt, poverty, and restore public trust. READ ALSO: France …
