By Abubakar Tijani-Ahmed A time was in Nigeria’s political evolution when opposition politics was regarded as a serious intellectual enterprise. Opposition leaders were expected to scrutinise government actions, challenge policy failures, expose corruption and provide alternative pathways to national development. They were not expected to become megaphones for every allegation that emerged in the public space. They were not expected to substitute emotion for evidence. Most importantly, they were not expected to pronounce guilt before facts had been established. It is against this backdrop that the recent intervention by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on the controversy surrounding the Chief…
Author: Lilian Azuh
Seven African nations have secured places in the Round of 32 at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking a strong showing for the continent at the expanded tournament. Out of the 10 teams representing the continent, Morocco, South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Cabo Verde, Senegal and Ghana have so far confirmed their places in the knockout stage. Algeria and DR Congo remain in contention ahead of their final group matches on Sunday, June 28. Morocco finished runners-up in Group C after a 4-2 victory over Haiti, setting up a Round of 32 clash against Group F winners the Netherlands…
Lagos traders and consumers have lamented the sharp rise in ginger prices, attributing the development to insecurity in major producing communities, dwindling supplies, and rising transportation costs. The respondents, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday, said the situation has made the popular spice increasingly unaffordable for many households. NAN reports that ginger is widely used in Nigerian homes for cooking, beverages, and traditional remedies because of its distinctive flavour and perceived health benefits. The spice is produced mainly in Kaduna, Nasarawa, Niger, and Plateau States before being transported to markets across the country. However, traders said…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks (MFBs), citing their failure to meet regulatory requirements for continued operation. In a statement on Wednesday by Hakama Sidi-Ali, acting director of corporate communications, the apex bank said the revocation took effect from July 1, 2026, in line with Sections 12 and 13 of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA), 2020. The CBN said the action was approved by Olayemi Cardoso, the apex bank governor, as part of efforts to safeguard the stability of the financial system, protect depositors and ensure compliance with…
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Oliver Alawuba, group managing director (GMD) and chief executive officer (CEO) of United Bank for Africa (UBA), has cautioned banks against adopting artificial intelligence (AI) without fully understanding the risks associated with the technology. Alawuba spoke on Wednesday at the 64th quarterly general meeting of the Association of Chief Audit Executives of Banks in Nigeria (ACAEBIN), themed ‘Internal Audit Function in the AI Era,’ and hosted by UBA. He said the AI era demands a new level of urgency from banks and auditors, noting that financial institutions are entering a landscape where decisions can be made in milliseconds and algorithms can…
…Introduces 3 tracks, 7 Verticals, millions of naira in grant prizes Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous national bank, most innovative and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has announced the 7th edition of its flagship innovation initiative, Hackaholics. The announcement was made at the official press conference which took place on July 1, 2026, at the Wema Bank Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. Launched in 2019, Hackaholics is Wema Bank’s youth and tech-focused initiative designed to serve as a platform for young Africans with creative, game changing, tech-driven ideas and products, to bring their ideas to life. Since…