Cardoso, Okonjo-Iweala Lead Africa Emerging Markets Forum
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, and Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, will headline the seventh Africa Emerging Markets Forum, where they are expected to lead discussions on how African economies can navigate growing global economic uncertainty. The two-day forum will hold on July 29 and 30 at the […]
Vance, Top U.S. General Raised Concerns Over Iran Escalation Before Strike Pause
U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine expressed concerns about further escalating the conflict with Iran during a White House meeting on Friday as President Donald Trump considered additional military action, according to CNN, citing a source familiar with the discussions and a U.S. official. The meeting […]
One Dead, More Than 265,000 Evacuated as Wildfires Rage Across France and Spain
At least one person has died and more than 265,000 people have been forced to evacuate as devastating wildfires continue to sweep across parts of France and Spain, authorities said. In Spain, a 78-year-old man was killed in the town of Manises, northwest of Valencia, after becoming trapped by flames near his orchard, according to […]
Houthi Strikes on Saudi Oil Facilities Raise Fears of Wider Middle East Conflict
Tehran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen launched missiles and drones at two of Saudi Arabia’s key oil facilities on the Red Sea, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions fueled by the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran. The attacks targeted critical energy infrastructure, raising fresh concerns about the security of global oil […]
German Police Hunt Suspect After Deadly Van Attack Near Berlin Pride Festival
German authorities on Sunday launched a nationwide manhunt for a suspect following a deadly vehicle attack near Berlin’s Pride festival that killed one person and injured at least 16 others. Police and prosecutors issued a wanted notice for 21-year-old Abdul B., who is suspected of driving a van into a crowd late Saturday before fleeing […]
SERAP Sues NNPCL Over Unexplained ₦211tn in 2023 Financial Statements
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), seeking a court order compelling the company to account for ₦211 trillion recorded as “Sundry Receivables” and “Accrued Expenses” in its 2023 audited financial statements. In the suit, FHC/ABJ/CS/1426/2027, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, SERAP alleged that NNPCL failed to adequately explain the […]
IGP Disu Never Ordered ‘Shoot-on-Sight,’ Police Clarify
The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed reports claiming that the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, issued a “shoot-on-sight” directive during a stakeholders’ meeting in Makurdi, Benue State. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Force said the IGP’s comments had been misrepresented, explaining that he merely reiterated the provisions of Force Order 237, which […]
2027: INEC Ends Nationwide Voter Registration Today
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is expected to conclude its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise for the 2027 general election today, bringing to an end a nationwide registration process that has lasted nearly a year. The exercise, which was originally scheduled to end on July 11, was extended by two weeks to allow more […]
FG Begins 2026 VAT Order for New Tax Regime
The Federal Government has inaugurated an inter-ministerial committee to develop the 2026 Value Added Tax (VAT) Modification Order as part of efforts to implement Nigeria’s new tax laws. The committee, chaired by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, Raymond Omachi, was inaugurated in Abuja by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele. […]
Nearly 200,000 Evacuated as Massive Wildfires Sweep France and Spain
Nearly 200,000 people have been evacuated from their homes and holiday destinations as fast-moving wildfires continue to burn across France and Spain, overwhelming emergency services and forcing thousands to flee. In Spain, firefighters were battling to contain major blazes near Madrid on Saturday, but officials warned that strong and unpredictable winds could cause the fires […]
