News

KEY POINTS Otedola says Obasanjo yelled at him over diesel shortage. Zenon Petroleum dominated diesel market after deregulation. Diesel deregulation faced internal sabotage, Otedola claims Femi Otedola, a billionaire from …

UN condemns M23 rebels over deadly civilian attacks in eastern Congo, raising fears of a worsening regional conflict.

KEY POINTS Chairman warns developers could forfeit proceeds of crime. Calls for KYC and compliance to curb illicit transactions. EFCC Flags Money Laundering Surge in Nigeria’s Real Estate Sector Chairman …

UN reports say M23 rebels killed 319 civilians in eastern Congo, highlighting a new wave of responsible violence despite peace pledges

South Africa calls for global action to hold Israel accountable over Gaza attacks amid growing genocide accusations at the ICJ.

KEY POINTS Africa received just $30 billion of its $3 trillion climate finance need. Only 18 percent of mitigation and 20 percent of adaptation is funded. AU says climate finance …

Africa eyes self-funded healthcare future amid historic aid collapse

KEY POINTS Femi Otedola recounts about how he lost all his money. The crash of oil prices and the drop in the value of the naira in 2008 were terrible …

Camels are essential to Somalia’s agricultural transformation, fueling growth, providing resources, and improving sustainability for farmers.

KEY POINTS Stanbic IBTC’s shares pass the N100 mark. The company sees an 85.6 percent jump in pre-tax profits. Year-to-date returns have surged by 74 percent. Shares of Stanbic IBTC …