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March 3, 2025

TAJBank and AIFC Forge Partnership to Enhance Non-Interest Banking

Abuja: TAJBank Nigeria has signed an agreement with the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) in Kazakhstan to promote non-interest banking, aiming to boost Nigeria’s trade with Asian countries and increase the nation’s foreign exchange earning…

FEC Approves Provisional Licenses for 11 Private Universities

Abuja: The Federal Executive Council (FEC), at its third meeting of the year on Monday, approved provisional licenses for 11 private universities in the country. Dr. Morufu Alausa, the Minister of Education, announced this development while briefing S…

CAN Chairman Seeks Elders’ Intervention in Akpabio-Natasha Feud

Abuja: Rev. John Hayab, a clergyman, has called on well-meaning elders to intervene in the feud between the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio and Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central. Hayab, who is the Chairman of the Christian Associa…

FG Approves N2.5bn Satellite Gadget to Combat Illegal Mining

Abuja: The Federal Executive Council (FEC), at its third meeting of the year on Monday, approved the procurement of a N2.5 billion satellite gadget to combat illegal mining in the country. Mr Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, sai…

USAID Funding Freeze and Nigeria’s Buffer Measures

Abuja: On the first day of his second term, President Donald Trump accentuated his protectionist leaning by signing a flurry of executive orders affecting a wide range of issues, including U.S. foreign aids. In his ‘America First” stance, Trump signe…