Fear gripped communities in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Wednesday after suspected bandits reportedly abducted more read more Bandits abduct 20 travellers, farmers on Sabon Birni Market route Sokoto 

The African Development Bank (AfDB) is expected to arrive in Awka, the capital of Anambra State, on Sunday as part read more Awka set for major boost as AfDB team arrives for African cities programme — ACTDA MD

Verbal War Erupts Over South-East Development Commission (SEDC) Executive Summary A heated online dispute has erupted over the performance of read more Social listening report 12 June 2026

Uba Sani, the executive Governor of Kaduna State has granted clemency to 97 inmates of the Kaduna Correctional Centre as read more Democracy Day: Uba Sani frees 97 inmates, offers cash grants, skill training 

The Borno State Government has reintegrated 720 men, 992 spouses, and 2,050 children who surrendered to troops after undergoing deradicalisation, read more Borno returns 3,762 reformed insurgents to communities after vocational training, oath taking 

Users around the world are running into a frustrating query error on Facebook that stops them from loading feeds, posting read more Meta faces fresh query error wave on facebook

President Bola Tinubu has authorised the Presidential Power Sector Task Force to raise N4 trillion through a bond programme aimed read more FG directs presidential task force to raise N4trn bond for power sector debts

The recent stance of Pope Leo XIV on artificial intelligence (AI) and faith deserves serious reflection, not only by Christians read more Artificial Intelligence, faith, and the human soul

We thought we had heard the last of that dreaded name, but ‘EBOLA’ is back in the news. Not in read more Ebola – Again

Nigeria secured $242.9 million in new international financing for its flagship off-grid solar program last week, a cash injection that read more World Bank pledges fresh $243m to light up Nigeria’s power-starved communities

In a major step towards strengthening transparency, accountability, and efficient revenue administration, the Yobe State Government has introduced a cashless read more Yobe bars revenue agents from handling cash, introduces digital tax collection system

For many Nigerians today, insecurity is no longer treated as an emergency. It has quietly become part of daily life. read more The normalisation of insecurity in Nigeria: When risk becomes routine

Chinese and Hong Kong-based investors have been excluded from SpaceX’s historic initial public offering (IPO) due to U.S. national security read more Here’s why Chinese investors are banned from SpaceX’s record IPO

Yoon Suk Yeol, former South Korean president has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after a court found that read more South Korea’s former president Yoon Suk Yeol gets 30 year prison term over North Korea drone operation

Africa’s efforts to narrow the income gap with advanced economies are at risk of stalling as weaker growth, rising debt read more Africa’s catch-up with rich nations stalls as World Bank warns of “lost decade”

….Calls for objective criticism of his policies  ….Says June 12 lessons show that Nigeria cannot break President Bola Tinubu has read more Tinubu charges INEC, security agencies on credible elections in Ekiti, Osun

The administration of President Bola Tinubu will this weekend throw open a number of its projects in the South-East to read more Tinubu opens South-East projects to media scrutiny as delegations begin tour

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered an alleged gold smuggling network at the Mallam Aminu Kano International read more EFCC busts alleged N4.4bn gold smuggling ring at Kano Airport, arrests AVSEC officer

Imagine Nigeria’s public security financing as a rambling, poorly audited ledger. On one side, enormous sums are recorded under vague read more Funding concerns about decentralised policing demand we mind current leaks

The debate over Nigeria’s airtime lending market has moved from claims of monopoly to a deeper conversation about ownership, transparency read more Maritime lending: Monopoly disputed as fresh questions emerge over ownership of 9 operators

Tanzania has unveiled a 62.3 trillion shilling, equivalent to $23.8 billion, national budget for the 2026/27 fiscal year, increasing government read more Tanzania raises spending to $23.8bn as donor funding falls

South African businesses showed signs of renewed confidence in May as fears over soaring fuel costs linked to the Middle read more South African businesses breathe easier as fuel cost fears begin to fade

President Bola Tinubu, in his Democracy Day address on June 12, 2026, highlighted the role of Nigeria’s institutions, particularly the read more FCCPC airtime credit enforcement tests Tinubu’s vision for strong institutions

Experts at the Platform Nigeria event have called for a major shift in Nigeria’s approach to national security, warning that read more Nigeria’s insecurity crisis requires whole-of-government approach – Platform Nigeria

Group B action at the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway on Friday as co-hosts Canada take on Bosnia-Herzegovina at read more 2026 FIFA World Cup: Canada chase first win against Bosnia-Herzegovina

Ride-hailing company Bolt has launched a nationwide driver rewards campaign aimed at recognising outstanding driver-partners for their dedication, professionalism and read more Bolt rewards top drivers nationwide, deepens support beyond earnings

In the crowded neighborhood of Ikotun in Lagos, Nigeria, a young man named Biggy sits in a modest room, phone read more 10 years of romance fraud and the human cost in Carlos Barragán’s eye-opening book

As global destinations prepare to host tourists this summer, a Nigerian eco-tourism destination is beckoning for visits as well. From read more Year-on-year excellent performance, rewards sustained investments, long concession at Ikogosi – GM

Radisson Blu Hotel Lagos Ikeja has announced the appointment of Chef Mohammad Khawaldeh as its new executive chef, effective April read more Radisson Blu Hotel Lagos Ikeja appoints new executive chef

As football fever sweeps across Nigeria, Continental Hotels is thrilled to announce its exclusive FIFA World Cup 2026 viewing experiences, read more Continental Hotels unveils World Cup watch party series in Lagos, Abuja

…A response to an unsigned commentary on Nigeria’s capital inflows INTRODUCTION The unsigned commentary under review presents itself as a read more Hot money or the first stage of recovering confidence?

عواصم- بزنس ريبورت الإخباري|| خفض البنك الدولي توقعاته لنمو الاقتصاد العالمي خلال العام 2026، محذراً من أن استمرار التوترات والصراعات في الشرق الأوسط قد يدفع الاقتصاد العالمي إلى أضعف أداء له منذ جائحة كورونا. وأوضح البنك، في تقريره الأخير حول آفاق الاقتصاد العالمي، أن معدل النمو العالمي مرشح للتراجع إلى 2.5% خلال عام 2026 مقارنة […] The post البنك الدولي يحذر من تباطؤ اقتصادي عالمي حاد appeared first on Business News Report.

الرياض- بزنس ريبورت الإخباري|| توقع البنك الدولي أن يحقق الاقتصاد السعودي نموا بنسبة 3.1% خلال عام 2026، مستندا إلى استمرار توسع القطاعات غير النفطية ومواصلة تنفيذ برامج التنويع الاقتصادي، رغم التحديات التي تفرضها التطورات الجيوسياسية وتقلبات أسواق الطاقة العالمية. وأوضح البنك، في تقريره الأخير حول آفاق الاقتصاد العالمي، أن تقديراته الجديدة تعكس خفضاً بمقدار 1.2 […] The post البنك الدولي: الاقتصاد السعودي مرشح للنمو 3.1% في 2026 appeared first on Business News Report.

Tim Clark, the longtime president of Dubai-based mega airline Emirates, says the carrier will start offering incentives to lure back read more Emirates to offer passengers incentives to fly through Middle East as first class sits half empty

عواصم- بزنس ريبورت الإخباري|| خفض بنك غولدمان ساكس توقعاته لأسعار النفط خلال عام 2027، متوقعا أن يبلغ متوسط سعر خام برنت نحو 80 دولارا للبرميل، في ظل استمرار نمو المعروض العالمي وتراجع وتيرة الطلب، خاصة من الأسواق الكبرى. وأوضح البنك في مذكرة بحثية أن الزيادة المتوقعة في الإنتاج من عدد من الدول، من بينها الولايات […] The post غولدمان ساكس يتوقع تراجع أسعار النفط في 2027 appeared first on Business News Report.

Few African corporate titans have managed to anchor themselves as firmly in the local financial ecosystem while simultaneously projecting their read more From Lagos to New York: Inside Segun Agbaje’s N8.5bn multi-currency stock portfolio