Abuja, July 26, 2025 — The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has approached the Supreme Court, seeking an order to compel the Osun State Government to return local government funds allegedly misapplied over a seven-month period. In the originating summons filed at the apex court, the AGF
Lagos, July 26, 2025 — Financial technology firm OPay Digital Services has called on corporate bodies, public sector institutions, and philanthropists to prioritize investment in the educational development of Nigerian schoolchildren, stressing the need for stronger partnerships to bridge learning gaps across the country. The company made this appeal during a recent corporate social responsibility
Beijing, July 26, 2025 — The Chinese government has proposed the establishment of a global artificial intelligence (AI) governance body aimed at promoting responsible development and ethical use of AI technologies across international borders. Speaking at a high-level multilateral technology summit held in Beijing, Chinese officials emphasized the urgency of forming a unified global framework
Abuja, July 26, 2025 — The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) has reported that the number of active bank accounts in the country surged to 320 million as of March 2025, reflecting a steady rise in financial inclusion and digital banking adoption. According to data published by the agency, the increase marks a significant growth
Colombo, July 26, 2025 — In a strategic move to revitalize its tourism-dependent economy, the government of Sri Lanka has announced a new visa-free entry policy for visitors from 40 countries. The initiative, which took immediate effect, is aimed at stimulating foreign arrivals and accelerating post-crisis economic recovery. According to authorities in Colombo, the selected
The Federal Government is set to commence the rollout of its ambitious housing initiative under the Renewed Hope Agenda, with plans to construct Renewed Hope Cities in four geo-political zones and Renewed Hope Estates across 24 states of the federation. This was disclosed by the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa,
Nigeria’s Super Falcons are on the cusp of cementing their legacy as the most successful team in African women’s football as they prepare to battle hosts Morocco in the final of the 13th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The much-anticipated clash, scheduled to hold at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, will mark
Dangote Cement yesterday announced a stellar pre‑tax profit of ₦418 billion for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, marking a remarkable 230‑percent surge year‑on‑year over Q2 of 2024. In a statement issued from its Lagos headquarters, the cement giant attributed this dramatic jump to a combination of strategic pricing, especially in the Nigerian market, and
In a striking move that marries cutting‑edge tech with cultural creativity, Oscar and Grammy‑winning composer A.R. Rahman recently sat down with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in San Francisco to chart plans for Secret Mountain, an AI‑driven virtual global band and musical storytelling universe, set to uplift Indian creatives via artificial intelligence. The composer shared a cheerful
The Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa), in partnership with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), recently convened a comprehensive training workshop focused on the principles and applications of radioactive and stable isotope techniques in water studies. Held under the auspices of the IAEA’s isotope hydrology training programme, the session covered both radioactive tracers—such as
