January 21
Nigeria: NIA Highlights Role of Insurance in National Development
This Day
The Director General Nigeria Insurers Association (NIA), Mrs Bola Odukale has highlighted the critical role played by insurance in national development. Read more »
Africa: Dalu Ajene Emerges Standard Chartered CEO Africa
This Day
Standard Chartered has appointed Mr. Dalu Ajene as the Chief Executive Officer of the Bank's operations in Africa with dual responsibilities as the head of Coverage for Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: Heirs Insurance to Reward University Students
This Day
Heirs Insurance Group (HIG), has called for applications for the maiden edition of the Heirs Insurance Hackathon, a technology-driven innovation programme designed to empower young… Read more »
Nigeria: Prudential Zenith Life Insurance Celebrates Performing Staff
This Day
Prudential Zenith Life Insurance Ltd, recently celebrated its exceptional performance and strategic growth. Read more »
Nigeria: BII Provides $1bn for Allianz's Blended Finance Fund
This Day
British International Investment (BII), yesterday announced it will be an anchor investor for the $1billion for Allianz Credit Emerging Markets fund (ACE). Read more »
Nigeria: Survey Reveals Rising Appetite for Loans As Banks Rebuild Balance Sheets
This Day
Nigerian deposit money banks are showing renewed willingness to extend credit to households and businesses, supported by stronger capital buffers and improving macro-economic… Read more »
Nigeria: FCMB Clears National Capital Threshold, Sets Sights On International Expansion
This Day
FCMB Group Plc has successfully secured a national banking licence for its flagship subsidiary, following a major capital raise that ensures uninterrupted domestic operations. The… Read more »
Africa: Parallex Bank Backs Future Africa Leaders Awards
This Day
Parallex Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing African youth talent as it sponsored the 2025 edition of the Future Africa Leaders Awards (FALA), held recently.… Read more »
Nigeria: Gains in Zenith Bank, 38 Others Lift Stock Market to Positive Territory
This Day
The Nigerian stock market yesterday regained positive momentum amid demand for Zenith Bank Plc and 38 others that lifted market capitalization by N93 billion. Read more »
Nigeria: Kidnapped Kwara Prince Regains Freedom As Father, Others Remain in Captivity
Leadership
Prince Olaolu, the son of Oba Simeon Olanipekun, Oniwo of Afin community in Ifelodun local government area of Kwara State, who was abducted by gunmen on December 31, 2025, has been… Read more »
Nigeria: NAHCON Chairman Concludes 2nd Pre-Hajj Visit to Saudi Arabia Ahead 2026 Exercise
Leadership
The chairman and chief executive officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, has concluded his second pre-Hajj visit to the… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - El-Rufai, Ashiru's Plot to Unseat Kaduna Governor Will Fail - Shehu Sani
Leadership
A former Senator, who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th Senate, Shehu Sani, has dismissed claims of a political alliance aimed at unseating Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, in… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Police Probe DPO Over Alleged Abuse of Power in Minor Car Accident Case
Leadership
The Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation into allegations of abuse of power and intimidation involving the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Olosan Police… Read more »
Nigeria: Varsity Student Commits Suicide in Niger
Leadership
Kelvin Danlami, a 300L student of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU) Lapai, Niger State, has committed suicide on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Destiny Boy's Father Appeals for Help Over Late Singer's Missing SUV
Leadership
The father of late Afrobeat singer, Afeez Adeshina, popularly known as 'Destiny Boy', has appealed to the public for help following the disappearance of his son's SUV days after… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Government Calls for Collective Action to Strengthen Nigeria's Global Reputation
Leadership
The Federal Government has called on Nigerians, professionals, institutions and the private sector, to take collective responsibility for rebuilding and protecting the country's… Read more »
Uganda: Moroto EC Promises Smooth Local Government Elections
Nile Post
The Electoral Commission (EC) in Moroto has assured voters of a smooth and well-coordinated local government election, citing full preparedness and improved logistical… Read more »
Uganda: Parliament Pays Tribute to Late Ngora Woman MP Stella Apolot Isodo
Nile Post
Parliament has eulogized the late Ngora District Woman MP Stella Apolot Isodo, highlighting her contributions as a promoter of unity and an accomplished agriculturalist. Read more »
Uganda: Abodo Advocates Practical Use of Alternative Dispute Resolution in Criminal Justice
Nile Post
The Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, has urged the practical and selective application of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in criminal justice, saying it… Read more »
Nigeria: NAHCON, Saudi Officials Meet in Abuja On 2026 Hajj
Premium Times
The meeting focused on addressing quotas, visa processing, and airlift challenges affecting Nigerian pilgrims. Read more »
Nigeria: Murder Trial - Prison's Doctor Appears Before Judge Over Ex-NURTW Chief Auxiliary's Collapse
Premium Times
The court rescheduled Auxiliary's trial on Wednesday after listening to a doctor from the Agodi Custodial Centre in Ibadan, where the murder suspect is detained. Read more »
Africa: UN Assembly President Defends Multilateralism, UN Charter in Davos
UN News
From Davos, the President of the UN General Assembly on Wednesday warned that the world has entered a "make-or-break" moment for multilateralism, saying the rules-based order can… Read more »
South Africa: What Should Education Look Like Today? 6 Essential Reads On Learning Together [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The United Nations made 24 January the International Day of Education to highlight the role of education in peace and development. In 2026 the theme is "the power of youth in… Read more »
Southern Africa: Bats, Bushbabies and Aardvark Edge Closer to Extinction in Southern Africa [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
A new list of threatened mammals in South Africa, Lesotho and Eswatini shows that 11 more species have edged closer to extinction since 2016. Read more »
Kenya: Thousands of Kenya's Smallholder Coffee Farmers Risk Losing EU Market As Deforestation Law Takes Effect
IPS
For the last twenty years, Sarah Nyaga, a smallholder farmer from Embu County in central Kenya, has farmed coffee. Like most across Kenya, she relies on the export market. A… Read more »
