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Why Nigeria Is Running Three Budgets at Once—and Why It’s Legal
It might sound unusualb but Nigeria is currently operating under three simultaneous budgets: the 2024 Main Appropriation Act, a 2024 Supplementary Budget, and the freshly signed 2025…
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U.S. House Bans WhatsApp on Official Devices over Security Concerns
The United States House of Representatives has officially banned the use of WhatsApp on all government-managed devices, citing growing cybersecurity concerns. The move comes after a…
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Trump Brokers Fragile Iran–Israel Ceasefire amid Mutual Violations
Despite President Trump’s intervention securing a ceasefire, early violations by both Israel and Iran highlight the fragility of peace. While Israel claims its defensive goals are met…
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South African Court Rejects Jacob Zuma’s Bid to Halt Corruption Trial
In a significant legal development, the Pietermaritzburg High Court in South Africa has rejected an application by former President Jacob Zuma to permanently halt his corruption trial.…
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Dr. Sidi Ould Tah Appointed as New African Development Bank President
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has elected Dr. Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania as its ninth president, marking a significant leadership transition for the continent's premier…
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ECOWAS Activates Counter-Terrorism Force
Security analysts are praising ECOWAS, the Economic Community of West African States, for activating its regional standby force but remain doubtful about its effectiveness following the…
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Africa’s $100 Billion Mobility Race: How MAX is Leading the Charge
Across urban Africa — from Lagos to Accra to Douala — congested roads are choking cities and costing economies billions each year.
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National Sports Festival: Cross River’s Okon Breaks 400m Record
Patience Okon of Team Cross River has won the Women’s 400m gold at the at the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) in Ogun State.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN ) reports that Okon,…
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Idris Elba Granted Sierra Leone Citizenship
Elba awarded citizenship
Idris Elba who has been awarded citizenship of his father’s native Sierra Leone said it was “the biggest honour I could get from my country”.
“I’m no…
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We Are Borrowing Only $1.23bn in 2025 – FG
The federal government has clarified that the external borrowing component of the 2025 budget, valued at $1.23 billion, has not yet been accessed and is scheduled for disbursement in…
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