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Tinubu Vows to Hunt Down Terrorism Financiers

President Bola Tinubu pledges to target terrorism financiers and armed groups under a new national security doctrine. Read his full statement from the 2026 budget presentation.

Russian court fines Austrian bank Raiffeisen $400m

A Russian court has ordered Austria's Raiffeisen Bank to pay nearly $400 million in compensation to a company linked to sanctioned oligarch Oleg Deripaska. The bank says it will appeal.

Tinubu Makes Fresh Appointments to Key Federal Boards

President Bola Tinubu has approved new appointments to the boards of UBEC, the Bank of Agriculture, and the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF). Get the full list of appointees and their geopolitical zones here.

Fast Ways to Block Your Union Bank Account

Learn the quickest methods to block your Union Bank account using USSD *826*6#, the UnionMobile app, or customer care. Protect your funds instantly during emergencies.

Vodacom Takes Control of Safaricom in $2.1B Deal

South Africa's Vodacom secures a controlling 55% stake in Kenya's Safaricom for $2.1 billion, reshaping East Africa's telecom landscape and boosting digital inclusion. Read the full analysis.

NASS Confirms Musa, Bans Ransom in Security Overhaul

The Senate and House of Representatives confirm Gen. Christopher Musa as Defence Minister and adopt hard-line anti-terror measures, banning ransom payments and amnesty for terrorists. Read the details.

Senate Debates Single National Emergency Number Bill

The Nigerian Senate is considering a bill to create a single, toll-free emergency number. This unified system aims to replace scattered helplines, improving response times for police, fire, and medical services nationwide.

ADC Set to Harvest 21 Senators, 86 Reps for 2027

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is reportedly set to receive over 100 National Assembly members ahead of the 2027 polls, with defections hitting APC hardest. Read details of the political realignment.

$5B Africa Energy Bank HQ Complete in Abuja

Nigeria has completed the headquarters of the $5 billion Africa Energy Bank in Abuja. Minister Heineken Lokpobiri confirms all host obligations are met, paving the way for operations to begin. Read more.

CBN sells $36.60m to banks amid naira depreciation

Central Bank of Nigeria intervenes in forex market with $36.60 million sale to authorized dealers including Access, UBA, Zenith banks to stabilize naira. Experts analyze impact on currency stability.

NCS Imposes Strict Penalties for Age Cheating

National Council on Sports approves sweeping reforms including heavy fines, suspensions for age cheating, new National Intermediate Games, and compulsory insurance for athletes.

Kenya: Economic Crisis & Political Unrest Deepen

Kenya faces multiple crises: public debt hits 68% of GDP, 41 protest deaths, rising femicide cases, and environmental breakdown. Can President Ruto's priorities save East Africa's powerhouse?

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