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]]> Summit Bank Limited has announced that it has fully met the new minimum capital requirement set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), well ahead of the March 2026 deadline. In a press statement issued on Monday, the bank disclosed that it was licensed by the CBN as a regional non-interest bank with a […]

]]> … Says Nigeria’s higher oil output expected to offset lower international oil prices Monetary policy stances are likely to remain cautious, as Central Banks continue to balance the need to contain inflation with efforts to support economic growth, according to the World Bank Group. In its latest report titled ‘Global Economic Prospects’, the World […]

]]> Nigeria’s Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AD Ports Group, developers and regulator of ports and logistics infrastructure based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The MoU was signed by Adegboyega Oyetola, Nigeria’s blue economy minister and Mohamed Al Shamisi, managing director of AD Ports […]

]]> After his missed penalty proved decisive in Morocco’s defeat to Senegal in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, Real Madrid forward Brahim Díaz has issued an emotional apology and vowed to repay the faith of Moroccan fans. “My soul is aching,” Díaz wrote on Instagram. “I dreamt of this title because of […]

]]> Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revised the minimum capital for regulated entities operating in the capital market. SEC requires all affected entities to comply with the revised Minimum Capital requirements on or before June 30, 2027. The revised minimum capital framework seeks to: enhance the financial soundness and operational resilience of market operators; […]

]]> The Teranga Lions of Senegal were crowned champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating hosts Morocco 1–0 in a dramatic final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. After a tense and evenly contested encounter that ended goalless in regulation time, Senegal finally broke the deadlock in extra time […]

AI could add $1trn to Africa’s GDP but trigger over 20m job losses if mismanaged – Expert ]]> Ademola Esther is the chief executive officer (CEO) of iSell Global. She is a data analyst, artificial intelligence specialist, gospel filmmaker, and dynamic public speaker. Over the years, she has spoken at conferences organised by prominent institutions, […]

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]]> Arsenal missed the opportunity to extend its Premier League lead to nine points after being held to a goalless draw by Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Saturday. The Gunners were hoping to capitalise on second-placed Manchester City’s 2-0 defeat to local rivals Manchester United earlier in the day, but could only add […]

]]> Title: Don’t Die Before Your Time Author: Olusola Oyewole Year of Publication: 2025 Number of Pages: 511 Category: Self Help From the title alone, Don’t Die Before Your Time, it is clear that Olusola Oyewole is not here to comfort the reader; he is here to confront them. The book opens with urgency, like […]