Airspace restrictions across Qatar, the UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait have been lifted following a night of heightened military tensions between the United States and Iran. The countries, which briefly suspended civilian aviation, have now reopened their skies, allowing airlines to gradually resume operations. According to TravelBiz, the temporary closures followed Iranian retaliatory strikes targeting American …
The U.S. House of Representatives has banned WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform owned by Meta Platforms, from all official government-issued devices, citing data security concerns. According to a memo issued Monday by the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, the House’s Office of Cybersecurity flagged WhatsApp as a “high risk” app. Reuters reported that …
Ubong Usoro The Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), Alhaji (Dr.) Umaru Kwairanga, has called on West African countries to deepen regional cooperation to unlock the region’s untapped trade and investment potential. Speaking at the 2025 West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) in Lagos, themed “Unlocking Trade and Investment Opportunities in the Region,” Dr. …
By Rafiyat Sadiq ADA Registration Request Signals Fresh Political Realignment After weeks of consultations and internal debate, a coalition of opposition leaders has formally applied to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register a new political party, the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. Prominent political figures behind the move …
By Esther Ososanya With inflation easing, revenues surging, and foreign investments making a comeback, the Federal Government says its bold economic reforms are beginning to pay off. Finance Minister, Wale Edun has assured Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda is transitioning into a decisive growth phase focused on boosting productivity, creating jobs, and …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido has accused President Bola Tinubu of supporting the annulment of the historic June 12, 1993 presidential election won by Chief Moshood Abiola. Speaking in a live interview on Arise News, Lamido alleged that Tinubu quietly aligned with former military ruler General Ibrahim Babangida, who annulled the …
Ubong Usoro Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen is at the centre of this summer’s most talked-about transfer saga with multiple top clubs fighting to sign the Napoli striker. After a season of highs and uncertainty, Osimhen must now choose between financial reward, competitive ambition, and footballing legacy. Galatasaray’s €160 Million Mega Offer In a bold …
By Rafiyat Sadiq, Ubong Usoro Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, former Special Adviser to the President, has expressed grave concern over what he describes as serious internal divisions within Nigeria’s emerging opposition coalition, warning that the effort to form a viable alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is faltering even before takeoff. In a recent …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Iran has warned the United States of a “powerful response with heavy consequences” following American airstrikes on three key Iranian nuclear facilities. A spokesman for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya military unit accused Washington of committing a “criminal” act on behalf of Israel, describing the strikes as a blatant violation of Iranian sovereignty. “This …
Sunday Michael Ogwu A new directive from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has triggered anxiety across Nigeria’s capital markets, as operators scramble to understand the scope and implications of newly imposed tenure limits for directors of Capital Market Operators (CMOs). In a circular released last Friday, the SEC announced that directors of CMOs …
