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African Expansion: Nigerian Banks Face Tougher Regulatory Rules, Analysts Warn
Analysts have urged Nigerian banks operating across Africa as well as those planning further expansion on the continent, to deepen compliance with host-country regulations as African regulators tighten rules governing
Rising Emigration Puts Nigeria’s Ageing Parents At Risk As Families Seek Care Alternatives
As increasing numbers of young and economically active Nigerians leave the country in search of greener pastures abroad, a new challenge is emerging for those they leave behind as families
MOWAA Publishes Audited Accounts, Puts Cost Of Benin Institute At N22.26bn
The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) has disclosed that the total cost of building and equipping its Institute in Benin City was N22.26 billion, with the Edo State Government
Iraq seeks exemption from US ban on Iran airlines
The Iraqi government said Saturday it was holding talks with the United States to secure an exemption from the ban on Iranian airlines, which has disrupted travel for patients, students
Soldiers rescue 14 kidnapped in Katsina, arrest terrorist logistics couriers
By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued 14 kidnapped victims, comprising 12 males and two females, while conducting a routine patrol operation in Katsina. Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu
Sokoto govt replies ADC on ₦25bn water works, 4.2MW solar project
By Musa Ubandawaki Sokoto State Government has defended its investments and ongoing interventions in the water sector, dismissing claims by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate, Hon. Manir Muhammad
Iran proposes Hormuz plan, Trump reportedly refuses
The United States had yet to publicly respond on Saturday after Iran offered a plan to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, though reports indicated that President Donald Trump had
Tourism Conditions Improve Across Most Economies Despite Global Headwinds, WEF Index Finds
Travel and tourism development conditions are at their strongest since 2019: 92 per cent of the 110 economies in the 2026 Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI) improved their score
APAMS Unveils 19th Office in Nigeria
Founder and Chairman, APAMS Funeral Limited, Dr. Kevin Chukwumobi, has unveiled the company’s new Port-Harcourt office in Rivers State, further expanding its operational presence in the South-South region of Nigeria.

