Financial inclusion remains a critical pillar for economic growth and social development in Nigeria, and Adekunle Adebiyi has been at the forefront of efforts to bridge the financial access gap through telecommunications and fintech innovation. As a former Chief Sales and Distribution Officer at MTN Nigeria and a leader in the fintech sector, Mr Adebiyi…
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. China’s control of Panama Canal ports is an unacceptable threat to U.S. security, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said during a visit to the central American nation, underlining U.S. efforts to bolster its influence in the Western hemisphere. The Panama Canal has…
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has issued a strong warning to native doctors, demanding they cease the pollution of public water sources with ritualistic practices. Addressing All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) members in Awka on Thursday, Soludo urged residents to support the government’s campaign to combat criminal activities. He directly addressed the issue of…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has reduced the ex-depot price of petrol to N865 per litre. The company disclosed its price slash to its marketers and customers today April 10. An official from the refinery confirmed the price adjustment from N880 to N865 per litre. Following the price drop, fuel stations…
Don’t be surprised when you step into an office in Niamey or a hospital in Zinder and hear conversations in Hausa rather than the usual English or French. That’s because Hausa is now officially the national language of Niger. This significant shift was announced in a new charter published on 31 March in a special…
