Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa demands respect from immigrants Elegbede Abiodun Emmanuel reportedly died from injuries sustained during beatings by the military personnel on April 20, 2026, while Andrew was apprehended on April 19, in Booysens area of Pretoria, and his body was subsequently discovered at the Pretoria Central Mortuary. Nigerian Consulate in Johannesburg has condemned the killing of two Nigerians, Amaramiro Emmanuel and Ekpenyong Andrew, by South African National Defence Force (SANDF) personnel in Port Elizabeth. However, South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, urged Nigerians and other foreign nationals residing in the country to respect the laws, customs and traditions.…

Manny Ita – ​PalmPay has officially announced that its user base in Nigeria has reached 35 million, marking a significant milestone in the country’s evolving financial landscape. This growth represents a substantial increase in adoption for the fintech platform, which has positioned itself as a key player in the drive toward financial inclusion and digital-first banking across the federation. ​The company attributed this achievement to its robust infrastructure, which maintains a high transaction success rate, and its user-centric approach to mobile banking. By offering a suite of services including instant money transfers, bill payments, and credit options through an intuitive…

Manny Ita – ​Various indigenous groups and socio-political organizations in Lagos State have officially declared their support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second-term bid ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was announced during a coordinated gathering of community leaders, traditional stakeholders, and youth representatives who cited the President’s ongoing economic reforms and infrastructure projects as the primary motivation for their early backing. ​Spokespersons for the groups emphasized that the endorsement aims to ensure the continuity of the administration’s “Renewed Hope” agenda. They argued that the foundational policies currently being implemented require an extended period to fully manifest their…

Elegbede Abiodun The Nigerian Exchange Limited has officially commenced its expanded trading session, extending daily market hours from the previous 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. window to a new 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. schedule. The change, which adds more than three hours of trading time, took effect on Monday, April 27, 2026. NGX confirmed this in a statement on its X handle. It said, “It’s live. Effective today, 27 April, the market opens a new chapter earlier start, longer close, and more time to act. “From this moment, trading just got more flexible, more responsive, and more aligned with opportunity. 9:00 a.m. marks…

Manny Ita – The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received 181 Nigerian returnees from Tripoli, Libya, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, as part of ongoing repatriation efforts. The returnees arrived on April 27, 2026, at about 8:13 p.m., through the airport’s cargo terminal aboard an Air Buraq flight under the Assisted Voluntary Return (AVR) programme coordinated by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in partnership with the Federal Government. According to NEMA, the group comprised 159 adults (64 males and 95 females), 12 children, and 10 infants. On arrival, officials of the Nigeria Immigration Service conducted biometric…

Elegbede Abiodun Ghana has officially secured the hosting of the 2027 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, following a decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The announcement was made by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) in a statement shared on its X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday. According to the GFA, CAF confirmed the decision in a letter addressed to its General Secretary, Prosper Addo. The association described the approval as a strong vote of confidence in Ghana’s ability to successfully organise a top-tier youth football tournament. It noted that CAF believes the country has the capacity to meet…

Elegbede Abiodun The court had ordered the immediate restoration of digital credit services. The face-off in the Nigeria’s telecommunications sector affecting many Nigerians continue as industry giants, MTN and Airtel, alongside Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) have reportedly failed to comply with a definitive judgment from the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. The court had ordered the immediate restoration of digital credit services provided by Nairtime Nigeria Ltd, following a legal battle over the suspension of the popular XtraTime and XtraByte platforms on April 23, 2026. The presiding judge, in a landmark ruling, described the suspension of…

Elegbede Abiodun … said digitalisation is no longer optional but necessary for effective judicial performance. The Federal High Court of Nigeria has formally launched its Electronic Filing (E-Filing) System in the Lagos Division, marking a major shift from manual, paper-based procedures to a digital case management platform designed to improve efficiency, transparency, and accountability in judicial administration. The reform, unveiled yesterday, represents one of the most significant technological transformations in Nigeria’s justice system in recent years, with wide-ranging implications for case management, access to justice, and institutional efficiency. Speaking at the launch, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court,…

UBA Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Oliver Alawuba Elegbede Abiodun United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, yesterday provided explanation on its 2025 financial performance and the decision not to declare a final dividend. Speaking during a television interview, the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Oliver Alawuba, told investor that UBA’s dividend track record remains strong, underpinned by consistent double-digit yields in recent years. The bank, he said, paid a total dividend of N2.80 per share in 2023 and N3.25 per share in 2024, reflecting its commitment to shareholder value. However, he explained that the 2025 financial year presented unique regulatory-driven…

Elegbede Abiodun The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) saw a significant expansion in the distributable revenue shared among the three tiers of government in the first quarter of 2026, growing by 18.7 per cent on a year-on-year basis. Data reconciled from official communication from FAAC indicated that the total amount of revenue shared to the Federal, State, and Local Government Councils compared to the corresponding period in 2025, saw a nominal increase of N928 billion. Checks indicated that the total shared revenue for the first quarter of 2026 reached an aggregate of N5.887 trillion, a marked rise from the N4.959…