By Ahmed Rufa’i, Dutse The Northern Nigeria Women Support for Continuity Tinubu/Kashim 2027 (NNWSCT), led by Barrister Aisha Kaita, has commended the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, describing him as a driving force for political unity and development in Northern Nigeria. In a statement signed by the group’s media coordinator, Comrade Ahmed Illah, and made available to National Update in Dutse, the group praised Senator Barau’s active participation in Governor Umar Namadi’s Citizens’ Engagement Programme, known as “Gwamnati da Jama’a,” held in Sule Tankarkar Local Government Area of Jigawa State. According to the statement, Barau’s attendance…
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The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has presided over the historic leadership transition at the African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank), where Dr. George Elombi was inaugurated as the Bank’s fourth President and Chairman of the Board in a ceremony held in Cairo, Egypt. The event marked a significant milestone in Africa’s financial landscape, reaffirming Afreximbank’s pivotal role in advancing trade integration, industrialisation, and inclusive growth across the continent. As Chairperson of the Bank’s General Meeting, Edun commended the outgoing President, Professor Benedict Oramah, for ten years of visionary leadership that strengthened the Bank’s financial…
Kogi State Commissioner for Solid Minerals, Bashir Gegu, has warned that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) could lose the 2027 presidential election in Kogi if President Bola Tinubu sidelines former Governor Yahaya Bello. Speaking during a local event in Kogi Local Government Area, Gegu stressed that Bello remains a critical pillar of APC’s strength in the state. The audio clip of his speech which was shared on his Facebook wall stated thus, “If former Governor Yahaya Bello is not in line with APC, I can tell you for free that APC will not win the election in Kogi State,”…
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has expanded its international reach with the establishment of a new examination centre in London, United Kingdom — a move aimed at providing greater access to Nigerian students in the diaspora. The Registrar and Chief Executive of NECO, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, unveiled the new centre in partnership with Barnfield Education Ltd (BEP Education) during the Education Matters Conference UK 2025 held in London. Speaking at the event, Wushishi said the London centre represents a strategic milestone in NECO’s mission to make credible and inclusive assessments accessible to Nigerians abroad. “This initiative will create opportunities…
By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja Staff of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, have celebrated the institution’s Rector, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman, on his 53rd birthday, praising his visionary leadership and transformative impact on the school. In a statement signed by Uredo Omale, Director of Public Relations and Protocol, the staff described Prof. Usman as a pragmatic leader and role model whose tenure has revitalized the Polytechnic’s infrastructure and administration. They commended his magnanimity, commitment, and result-oriented leadership, noting that his dedication has inspired both staff and students. The staff wished him continued success, divine favour, and good health, describing him as “the…
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has assured that the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Ekiti State will be fair, transparent, and credible. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Ismaila Isah, Ododo said the process under his leadership would reflect unity, peace, and internal democracy within the party. “Our commitment is to conduct a process that will be acceptable to all stakeholders and uphold the integrity and democratic values of the APC,” he stated. Ododo, who chaired the APC governorship primary election committee in Ondo State in 2024, expressed confidence that the Ekiti exercise would…
Nigerian web technology expert Temitope Somuwa has made history as the first African to win the Individual Impact Award at the 2025 International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) Impact Awards, held during the M-Enabling Summit in Washington, D.C. Sokuwa, a renowned digital accessibility advocate and inclusion strategist, was one of three global recipients of the prestigious honour — and the only African in the category. The IAAP Impact Awards celebrate professionals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and measurable impact in promoting digital accessibility and inclusion worldwide. Through visionary leadership and hands-on advocacy, Somuwa has become a leading voice for accessible…
The Kebbi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the reported endorsement of former Minister of Special Duties, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, as the party’s consensus candidate for national chairman. Kebbi PDP Publicity Secretary, Sani Dododo, told journalists in Birnin Kebbi that the decision was made without consulting key stakeholders in the North West, which is meant to produce the next chairman under the party’s zoning arrangement. “The North West should be allowed to select its own candidate. No one consulted us before Turaki’s name was announced,” Dododo said. He urged the PDP National Working Committee to allow…
***Bloomberg Index credits refinery, cement dominance for new leap Africa’s wealthiest man, Aliko Dangote, has seen his fortune soar to $30.2 billion, cementing his place as the 75th richest person in the world, according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The new ranking reflects fresh gains from Dangote Cement Plc, sub-Saharan Africa’s largest cement producer, and the Dangote Oil Refinery, his multi-billion-dollar energy project in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. Commissioned on May 22, 2023, the $20 billion refinery — in which Dangote holds a 92.3 percent stake — has become a key driver of his expanding net worth. The Nigerian National Petroleum…
Nigeria’s sweeping financial reforms under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have earned international recognition, as the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) formally removed the country from its grey list after two years of intensive corrective measures. The global anti-money laundering watchdog, at its October 2025 Plenary in Paris, announced Nigeria’s delisting, citing the country’s full implementation of the FATF Action Plan and strengthened systems to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) led the nationwide effort, working closely with the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation, the Ministry of Finance, and other key agencies including…