As the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) prepares to convene its next Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, economic experts and market analysts are increasingly projecting the likelihood of a policy rate reduction, estimating a potential cut ranging between 25 and 50 basis points. This development comes amid growing calls for a more accommodative monetary stance
Fresh tension has gripped the Gaza Strip as Israeli tanks were reportedly sighted on the outskirts of Gaza City on Wednesday, sparking fears of an imminent ground offensive into the densely populated enclave. Eyewitness accounts, corroborated by recent satellite imagery reviewed by international observers, indicate that Israeli forces have amassed heavy armour near the city’s
Kenya, Nairobi September 19, 2025 Kenya Airways has complied with the sanction imposed by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) following consumer protection violations, including the mistreatment of a Nigerian passenger, Mrs. Gloria Ibukun Omisore. The NCAA confirmed the development in a statement issued on Thursday by its Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection,
Washington, D.C., United States | September 19, 2025 A Nigerian man has been accused by United States authorities of hacking into the computer systems of an American university and stealing $235,000 through a sophisticated cyber fraud scheme. According to U.S. Department of Justice officials, the suspect allegedly gained unauthorized access to the university’s payment platforms,
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced that President Bola Tinubu has earmarked N25 billion for healthcare projects in the 2025 FCT capital budget, reaffirming the administration’s commitment to improving health infrastructure in the territory. Wike made the disclosure on Thursday in Abuja while inaugurating the construction of Arterial Road
Aden, Yemen — A glimmer of hope continues to shine in war-stricken Yemen as the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Hospital, located in the port city of Aden, has provided an astounding 3.1 million free medical services to residents and displaced individuals between January 2023 and September 2025. The facility, a flagship humanitarian project funded by
FIFA has formally launched disciplinary proceedings against the South African national football team following allegations of fielding an ineligible player, midfielder Teboho Mokoena, during their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture against Lesotho held in March 2025. This announcement has sent ripples through African football circles, with the outcome potentially affecting South Africa’s standing in
In a significant boost to Nigeria’s oil export capabilities, Dangote Refinery has successfully dispatched three additional shipments of petrol to the United States, just weeks after completing its inaugural delivery to the American market. This milestone reinforces the refinery’s growing role as a major player in global energy trade and Nigeria’s efforts to diversify its
Abuja, Nigeria | September 19, 2025 Fifteen years after its establishment, the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) is once again at the center of debate, with growing calls for its winding down amid concerns that the agency has overstayed its mandate. AMCON was created in 2010 as a special purpose vehicle to stabilize the
In a passionate spiritual admonition that resonated deeply with worshipers, His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Al-Juhany, one of the distinguished Imams of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, has called on Muslims across the globe to remain firmly anchored to the Qur’an and the authentic Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), especially in
