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‘DeRemi Atanda, the managing director of Remita Payment Services Limited, has called for a more coordinated and deliberate national approach to digital governance, emphasising the need for structural alignment, policy clarity, and institutional coherence.Speaking at the National GovTech Policy Roundtable 2026 held at the National Assembly Library Trust Fund Complex in Abuja, during the Private Sector Panel session themed “Building the Digital Backbone of Government: Innovation, Investment and Global Expertise for Sustainable Governance,” Mr. Atanda drew attention to the foundational gaps that continue to shape Nigeria’s digital transformation journey. “There remain far too many silos. The question we must ask…

Wema Bank has posted ₦221.9bn Profit Before Tax in FY2025 and declared ₦1.25 dividend as assets cross ₦5tn.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Wema Bank has announced its Full Year 2025 Audited Financial Results, reporting a strong financial performance with Profit Before Tax (PBT) rising to ₦221.9 billion, more than double the ₦102.5 billion recorded in 2024.   The results released by the bank show that Profit After Tax (PAT) also grew significantly, increasing by 125.4 percent from ₦86.2 billion in 2024 to ₦194.5 billion in 2025, underscoring a year of record growth for the financial institution.     The…

Nigeria’s state oil company, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), has exported its first cargo of the newly introduced Cawthorne crude grade to the Netherlands as part of efforts to expand production and diversify export streams. The company disclosed that approximately 950,000 barrels of the new light crude were shipped from the Cawthorne floating storage and offloading (FSO) vessel located offshore Bonny in Rivers State. The facility supports output from Oil Mining Lease (OML) 18, one of Nigeria’s key producing assets. The development marks an addition to Nigeria’s growing portfolio of crude oil blends as the country seeks to reposition…

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The United Nations has issued a warning that the two-week ceasefire established by Israel, the United States, and Iran is currently at ‘grave risk’. This situation arises as Israel has persisted in its attacks on Lebanon, which contravenes the terms of the ceasefire agreement. The spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres cautioned that this development presents ‘a grave risk’ to the delicate truce between the US and Iran, as reported by the Guardian UK. He stated, “The ongoing military activity in Lebanon poses a grave risk to the ceasefire and the efforts toward a lasting and comprehensive peace in the…

Atletico Madrid secured a 2-0 win over Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final clash at Camp Nou. The visitors, led by Diego Simeone, came into the match determined to respond after their recent league loss to the Catalan side. Despite early pressure from Barcelona, it was Atletico who broke the deadlock. Barcelona suffered a major setback when Paul Curbasi was sent off for a last-man challenge. From the resulting free-kick, Julian Alvarez gave Atletico the lead. Alexander Sorloth added a second goal after the break to hand Atletico a strong advantage heading into the return leg…

Here’s the astronauts’ out-of-this-world menu. NASA Screenshot by Corinne Reichert/CNETAstronaut eats: they’re not just Tang and Space Food Sticks these days. NASA shared a look at the menu for the Artemis II astronauts, and it doesn’t sound half bad.The Artemis II crew will enjoy more than 10 types of beverages, including coffee, mango-peach smoothies, green tea, apple cider, lemonade, a pineapple drink, cocoa and breakfast drinks flavored in their choice of chocolate, vanilla or strawberry. The most common food items they’ll eat include tortillas, wheat flat bread, vegetable quiche, barbecued beef brisket, mango salad, granola with blueberries, macaroni and cheese, tropical…

Atiku, Peter Obi and Amaechi among others on Wednesday led ADC ‘Save Our Democracy’ protest in Abuja over INEC decision to delist party.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that prominent leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Rauf Aregbesola, Rotimi Amaechi and Aminu Tambuwal, on Wednesday led a protest in Abuja under the banner of “Save Our Democracy.”   The protest followed the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to delist the party leadership headed by David Mark, a move that has intensified the leadership crisis within the opposition party.    …

Atiku, Peter Obi and Amaechi among others on Wednesday led ADC ‘Save Our Democracy’ protest in Abuja over INEC decision to delist party.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that prominent leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Rauf Aregbesola, Rotimi Amaechi and Aminu Tambuwal, on Wednesday led a protest in Abuja under the banner of “Save Our Democracy.”   The protest followed the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to delist the party leadership headed by David Mark, a move that has intensified the leadership crisis within the opposition party.    …

Nigeria’s economy is projected to grow by 4.2 percent in 2026 despite rising global uncertainty driven by the ongoing Iran conflict, according to the World Bank. The institution said economic activity has remained resilient in the first half of the year, with business expansion continuing even as higher global oil prices push inflation upward. Fiseha Haile, the World Bank’s Lead Economist for Nigeria, stated that while the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict has increased price pressures, output across key sectors has remained largely stable. “Overall business activity has been expanding over the past few months, suggesting the impact on growth has been relatively…