By Esther Ososanya In a decisive move toward building a truly unified African financial market, the Kingdom of Morocco has joined the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), becoming the 17th country to formally integrate into the pioneering platform. With Bank Al-Maghrib, the Moroccan central bank, officially signing the PAPSS membership agreement, the development marks …
– Prescribes Three-Year Cooling-Off Period for CEOs Transitioning to Chairmen The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has prohibited Independent Directors from transitioning into Executive Director roles within the same company or group. In a circular to public companies and capital market operators titled “Circular to All Public Companies and Capital Market Operators on the Transmutation …
By Esther Ososanya As the world marks the 2025 World Day for Child Protection Professionals (July 7), a growing but largely invisible crisis is quietly shaping the futures of Nigerian children: emotional neglect in the age of distracted parenting. While global conversations around child abuse often centre on physical violence or poverty, experts say the …
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has passed away at the age of 90. According to reliable sources, the revered monarch died in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025. His passing occurred during celebrations marking both his 90th birthday and the first anniversary of his coronation as Olubadan, making the loss especially …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Former Senate President and Interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, on Wednesday unveiled the agenda of a new opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group, made up of several prominent political figures, is aiming to provide what it described as a credible alternative to …
By Esther Ososanya Grammy-winning Beninese singer Angelique Kidjo is set to make history as the first African artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. First African Artist to Be Honoured Kidjo’s selection was announced by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce as part of its 2026 honourees. Her recognition marks a significant …
Nigeria’s Super Falcons kicked off their 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign in dominant fashion, cruising to a 3-0 win over Tunisia on Saturday night in Casablanca. The nine-time champions wasted no time making a statement in their Group B opener, with veteran forward Asisat Oshoala finding the net just four minutes into …
Natasha and Two Others Secure Court Victory – As She Prepares to Resume on Tuesday, Will Her Recall Be Treated Like Her Predecessors’? By Rafiyat Sadiq Natasha Akpoti‑Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi Central, is the eighth lawmaker to be suspended from the Senate since Nigeria’s return to democratic rule in 1999. She also ranks third …
By Esther Ososanya As BRICS leaders gathered for a high-stakes summit in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, U.S. President Donald Trump escalated tensions by announcing a proposed 10% tariff on countries aligning with what he called the group’s “anti-American policies”. The threat, posted on his Truth Social account, comes as the bloc which now includes …
By Esther Ososanya Security forces have stepped up patrols in Benin City and across Edo State after receiving intelligence on planned cult activities. The alert follows reports that the Black Axe confraternity intends to mark its annual 7/7 celebration. To prevent unrest, officers have been stationed at black spots and other sensitive locations. Edo State …
