Ghana has deported at least six West Africans to Togo after they were expelled to Accra as part of a US immigration crackdown under President Donald Trump. The deportees, hailing from Nigeria, Togo, Mali, Liberia, and Gambia, were among 11 individuals who had sued the Ghanaian government to halt their deportation. According to their lawyer, Oliver Barker Vormawor, one of the deportees was released to a relative in Ghana, while six were confirmed to have been sent to Togo. The fate of the remaining deportees remains unclear, with Vormawor suspecting they might have also been sent to Togo, but contact…
Author: Omolemi Eboisetale
Nigeria’s Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, has cautioned that delaying digital trade reforms could leave Nigeria and Africa behind in the global economy. Speaking at the World Trade Organization (WTO) Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU) Steering Committee session in Geneva, Switzerland, Kalu emphasized the importance of parliament’s role in driving digital transformation through lawmaking, advocacy, and oversight. Kalu noted that the world has shifted towards digital trade, and Nigeria must follow suit to reap its economic benefits. “The world has already moved in this direction, and any delay risks leaving us behind while others surge ahead,” he said. The Deputy Speaker highlighted…
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) have rejected the Federal Government’s plan to sell its stakes in Joint Venture (JV) oil assets. PENGASSAN President, Festus Osifo, stated that the planned sale would mortgage Nigeria’s future and cripple its oil industry. “The oil assets belong to the federation, not just the Federal Government, but to all Nigerians, and any move to sell them amounts to mortgaging Nigeria’s future,” Osifo said. He emphasized that government stakes in JV assets, currently between 55 and 60 percent, should…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced its benchmark interest rate to 27% from 27.5% in a bid to stimulate economic growth. This decision marks the first rate cut in three years, following a series of hikes aimed at combating inflationary pressures. The CBN’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) slashed the interest rate by 50 basis points to 27%, a move expected to lower borrowing costs and boost economic activity. The CBN has also reduced the cash reserve requirement for commercial banks to 45% and merchant banks to 16%, freeing up more liquidity for lending. Additionally, a 75% cash reserve…
The Steel and Engineering Workers’ Union of Nigeria (SEWUN) has urged the Federal Government to scrap the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) over its alleged failure to revitalize the nation’s automobile sector through privatization. According to SEWUN, every automobile company sold under the BPE-led privatization program has either collapsed or struggles to survive due to corruption and lack of transparency in the process. The union claimed that companies were sold to individuals without the necessary technical know-how or financial capacity to run them, leading to the collapse of the automobile industry and the loss of thousands of jobs. SEWUN emphasized…
A proud moment unfolded today for the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and his wife, Justice Eberechi Suzzette Wike, as their son, Jordan, was called to the Nigerian Bar. The ceremony, held at the Nigerian Law School in Abuja, marked a significant milestone in Jordan’s journey to becoming a legal practitioner. Jordan, who recently earned a Master of Laws (LLM) degree from Queen Mary University of London, followed in the footsteps of his parents, both accomplished in law and governance. His father, Nyesom Wike, a distinguished lawyer and former Rivers State Governor, joined fellow benchers in…
Afrobeats superstar Davido has officially joined the Recording Academy’s committee, granting him the right to vote in the 2026 Grammy Awards. The announcement was made on September 23 via a video shared on social media, featuring Davido alongside other new members like US rapper Offset and drummer Stewart Copeland. Davido expressed his excitement about joining the Recording Academy, describing it as a “game-changer.” “Understanding the importance of how our voices are heard, I am participating in the GRAMMY Award process. It is a game-changer. I have learned that voting empowers you to have a say in what is considered and…
Bill Gates has sounded the alarm on the dire state of child mortality in northern Nigeria, where a staggering 15% of children born in the region risk dying before the age of five. Speaking at a Reuters Newsmaker event in New York, Gates emphasized the urgent need for sustained global health funding to prevent millions of children from falling victim to preventable deaths. The statistics are alarming, with global child mortality having been halved since 2000, saving around five million lives annually. However, progress could be reversed due to funding cuts. Global development assistance has dropped by 21% between 2024…
President Bola Tinubu has urged for a complete reform of the global financial architecture governing Africa’s mineral resources. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu emphasized the need for African nations to finance their own mineral sectors and assert greater control over global supply chains. This move aims to safeguard African sovereignty and unlock the continent’s mineral economy for its benefit. According to Tinubu, “We must take the bull by the horns in financing our future. Never again shall we wait for capital to trickle in. With sovereign funds, blended vehicles, and innovation tools like the Africa Mineral Token, Africa…
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) of Nigeria is set to deploy an Artificial Intelligence (AI) agent to tackle a significant backlog of about 7,000 company registration applications. The initiative is part of the Commission’s effort to improve service delivery and streamline business registration across the country. Registrar-General and CEO, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, disclosed the plan during a stakeholders’ forum in Kano on Monday, noting that the current manual processing system is unsustainable. “With only 63 registry staff handling thousands of applications, delays and inefficiencies are inevitable,” Magaji said. The AI agent is expected to enhance processing speed and accuracy across…
Business magnate Femi Otedola has entered the ongoing conflict between the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) and the Dangote Refinery, urging independent marketers to restructure or consider acquiring the Port Harcourt Refinery to remain relevant in the downstream petroleum sector. In a statement on Monday, Otedola backed Dangote’s operations and criticized resistance to progress in the industry. Otedola questioned the relevance of DAPPMAN’s traditional business model, which depended on fuel imports, subsidy exploitation, and outdated infrastructure. “What is DAPPMAN fighting for today? To preserve a model built on fuel imports, subsidy exploitation, and outdated infrastructure? That…
The Nigeria Police Force has announced that it will commence nationwide enforcement of tinted glass permits starting October 2, 2025. The move follows an extension of the initial deadline, giving motorists more time to comply and obtain the necessary permits. Authorities have emphasized that all applications must be submitted through the official portal, possap.gov.ng, which remains the only authorized platform for processing tinted glass permits. Applicants are required to provide their National Identification Number (NIN), Bank Verification Number (BVN), or Tax Identification Number (TIN) as part of the application process. The permit system includes biometric verification, background checks, and vehicle…