THE United States has commenced discussions with Niger regarding the withdrawal of its troops from the West African nation, a Pentagon spokesman announced on Monday. ‘We can confirm the beginning of discussions between the US and Niger for the…
IN a bid to challenge the ruling junta’s order to suspend political activities, a coalition of Malian political parties and civil society organisations has filed an appeal with the Malian Supreme Court. This move comes amidst escalating tensions following the failure…
IN a significant move, the World Bank has decided to suspend funding for a $150 million tourism project in Tanzania after reports surfaced detailing the suffering of local villagers due to severe rights abuses. The decision comes following persistent advocacy…
ARTIFICIAL Intelligence (AI) has revolutionised industries by enabling intelligent automation, predictive analytics, and personalised services. To harness the full potential of AI, organisations are increasingly adopting comprehensive solutions that integrate various functionalities to address complex problems effectively. In this context,…
A Federal Capital Territory High Court on Tuesday admitted a nurse, May Nwosu to bail in the sum of N50million for alleged fraud. Nwosu is charged alongside her husband Chinedu, who is at large and four companies on six counts…
THE European Parliament approved a new law establishing consumers’ right to repair certain products including smartphones, tablets, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, fridges, and monitors. The law, which still needs final approval from European Union member states, would require manufacturers to…
INDIAN Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu nationalist party have begun attacking opposition rivals, saying they favour minority Muslims, in what analysts see as a bid to invigorate their hardline base after general elections began last week. India began…
I prefer celebrating people while alive. I have done this for decades. I will continue to celebrate the living. The dead hears no tributes or eulogies. Where death however steals a match on us, clanging its filthy manacles as a…
JUSTICE Ayokunle Faji of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Monday, April 22, 2024, told a former Commander of the Joint Military Task Force, Operation Pulo Shield, Major-General Emmanuel Atewe ( rtd.), and a staff of the…
THE Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Institute () is pleased to announce the 18th edition of the IsDB Global Forum on Islamic Finance to be held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on 28 April 2024, in conjunction with the IsDB…
