President Yoweri Museveni
21 Nov
Kenya’s government has said it was investigating how a prominent Ugandan opposition leader was spirited out of Nairobi this week, amid growing criticism that it had failed to protect foreign dissidents on its soil. Kizza Besigye, a longtime rival of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, disappeared in the Kenyan capital on Saturday. He reappeared on Wednesday…
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Amid the growing trust deficit and the overwhelmed security operations nationwide, Nigerians are settling for self-help, with more kidnapped victims paying ransom to gain freedom.
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A report released yesterday by the Media Rights Agenda (MRA) revealed that security agencies, including the police, military, and intelligence services, have consistently been the primary antagonists of the media in Nigeria in recent years
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As much as it is desirable to update the country’s tax laws, including a tweak at the sharing formula to promote equity and industry, it is also incumbent on the government to ensure that all segments of the polity are carried along.
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Ahead of Monday’s awards ceremony to honour the year’s outstanding achievements in the African game and to crown Ademola Lookman as Africa’s Footballer of the Year, the Confederation of African Football (CAF)
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The Federal Government has finalised the drafting and the validation process for the National Policy on the Marine and Blue Economy to advance the maritime sector.
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Extending its winning streak for the sixth consecutive session, the Nigerian stock market maintained the positive momentum as the benchmark index yesterday crossed the 100,000 mark, a milestone last reached on July 25, 2024.
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Operational modalities, including pricing and repayment plans, are factors that may thwart the N20 billion consumer credit fund for the purchase of new vehicles, stakeholders have said.
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The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has been announced as the winner of the Financial Institution of the Year Africa category at the African Sustainability Awards (ASA).
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In an era where technology is rapidly transforming economies, Nigeria and, indeed the entire Africa, stand at a critical juncture in their digital journey even as coordinated efforts are needed to build resilient, inclusive and secure infrastructure