PRESIDENT John Dramani Mahama has directed all government appointees to declare their assets by March 31, 2025, warning that those who fail to comply may face severe consequences, including removal from office. The directive follows Mahama’s own asset declaration, which he…
AS conflict intensifies in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame faces renewed accusations of backing the M23 rebel group, which has seized significant territory in eastern DRC. While Kagame denies any involvement, analysts suggest his deep-rooted military…
THE global movement for accountability and reparations is gaining momentum, with growing demands for former colonial powers to address historical injustices. In recent years, countries like the UK, Netherlands, Germany, and Italy have made financial and institutional commitments to compensate for past atrocities,…
THE Federal Government, through the Central Bank of Nigeria, has constituted a Presidential Committee to disburse single digit loan facility to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria. Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed the information on Tuesday, at…
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has described the death of former Federal Commissioner of Information and respected leader of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Chief Edwin Clark, as deeply saddening. A statement from the presidency noted that Chief Clark, 97, was…
HIS, has been a life of struggles and victories. His senses are still acutely intact; his cognition exceptional. At 93, this nonagenarian’s voice booms like thunder on a rainy day, reverberating across the Nigerian landscape. You cannot ignore him.…
THIS title of Michael Mann movie (released in 1992) and an earlier novel of the same name (released in 1826) is most apposite for our celebrant. As the title suggests, Chief Ayo Adebanjo is a member of the fast…
THE Africa Business Forum 2025 concluded on Monday with a resounding call for action to activate regional value chains and harness the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) for economic growth. Hosted at the Economic Commission for Africa’s (ECA) Africa Hall, the forum…
AFRICAN leaders have approved the creation of a $20bn financial stability fund aimed at preventing debt crises before they take hold, according to the African Development Bank (AfDB). The African Financial Stability Mechanism (AFSM) will serve as a financial safeguard for economies…
MOZAMBIQUE is cementing its position as a critical player in Africa’s energy sector, leveraging its vast natural gas reserves to drive economic growth and energy security. According to NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber, the country is leading…
