Washington, D.C. — With federal funding set to expire at midnight, Americans are anxiously searching for answers as lawmakers in Congress remain locked in a bitter standoff over the budget. Questions like “Did the US government shut down today?” and “What happens when the government shuts down?” surged on Google this week, reflecting the uncertainty…
$300m Ogoni Cleanup Fund Sparks Wike, HyperCity Scandal Civil society organizations and community leaders in Ogoniland have raised grave concerns over the fate of three hundred million dollars allegedly paid as compensation by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited for decades of oil-related damage in Ogoni territory. The money, according to their claims, was routed…
Providus and Unity merge in a landmark CBN-backed deal, boosting confidence, protecting depositors, and reshaping Nigeria’s banking sector. Unity Bank shareholders on Friday approved a landmark merger with Providus Bank in a deal widely regarded as a turning point for Nigeria’s financial sector. The move not only salvages a troubled institution but also underscores the…
Nigerian Banks in Recapitalization Race: Nigerian banks rush to raise capital ahead of CBN’s 2026 deadline as mergers, rights issues, and fresh offers reshape the nation’s banking sector. Nigeria’s banking sector is in the middle of its biggest shake-up in nearly two decades as lenders scramble to meet the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) new…
The AK Ajibade Foundation on Saturday, 6th September 2025, concluded the 2025 edition of its annual Summer Lesson Program in Alanamu, Kwara State, with 238 pupils receiving school bags and top-performing students earning cash rewards for academic excellence. The event, held at Pakata zone, Alanamu ward, attracted parents, teachers, community leaders, and political stakeholders, marking…