By George Ozalla African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has won two prestigious honours at the 2026 International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Gold Quill Awards, further strengthening its reputation for excellence in corporate and strategic communications.The Bank received an Award of Excellence in the Special and Experiential Events category for the successful organisation of the Intra-African […]
Up to 40% of migrants die attempting Canary Islands crossing, says former Spanish police chief
By Prosper Okoye Tens of thousands of African migrants reached Spain’s Canary Islands in 2024, but as many as 40% of those who set out on the Atlantic crossing did not survive the journey, according to police inspector who spent years overseeing migrant arrivals on the archipelago. Javier Leon, now a deputy team lead at […]
Rocket Aviation Receives NCAA Approval to Begin Non-Scheduled Flight Operations
By George Ozalla Rocket Aviation has received an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), clearing the airline to commence non-scheduled flight operations in Nigeria after successfully completing the regulatory requirements set by the aviation authority.The certificate was presented to the airline on Tuesday at the NCAA headquarters in Abuja, bringing […]
NHRC Records 268,787 Human Rights Complaints in May, North Central Tops List
By George Ozalla The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has disclosed that it received 268,787 human rights complaints across the country in May 2026, describing the period as one of the most challenging months for human rights in Nigeria due to rising incidents of killings, kidnappings, attacks on schools and places of worship, as well […]
Afreximbank Approves $500m Facility to Support Tunisia’s Economic Priorities
By George Ozalla African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has signed a $500 million term loan facility with the Central Bank of Tunisia, acting on behalf of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Tunisia, to support the country’s key socio-economic and fiscal priorities.The agreement was signed at Afreximbank’s headquarters during a meeting attended by the […]
Senate Reconvenes Tuesday to Consider State Police Bill
By George Ozalla The Senate will reconvene on Tuesday for an emergency plenary session to consider and pass the Constitution Amendment Bill seeking the establishment of state police across the country following the failure of an earlier attempt due to the inability of the chamber to meet the required quorum.The emergency sitting is expected to […]
4 Years Is Not 40 Years and 8 Years Is Not 80 Years
By “Power is transient; leadership is judged not by how long it is held, but by how responsibly it is used within the brief window of time called tenure.” — John Dramani Mahama, former President of Ghana Time has a quiet way of humbling power.Four years in office can feel endless when one sits behind […]
Nwankwor Bags AMTY Philanthropy Award
By George Ozalla United States-based pediatric critical care specialist and frontline All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate for the Orumba North and South Federal Constituency seat in the forthcoming general election, Dr. Odiraa Nwankwor, is set to receive the Philanthropist of the Year Award at the 2026 Anambra Man of the Year (AMTY) Awards in […]
Telecom Ownership Transfers Above 10% Now Require NCC Clearance, CAC Declares
By George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) have introduced a stricter regulatory framework for ownership changes in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector, making it mandatory for telecom operators and investors to obtain prior approval from the NCC before any transfer of shares amounting to 10 per cent or more can […]
Award Inspires Me to Do More, Says Ike as Church Honours Her for Humanitarian Service
By George Ozalla Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has been honoured with the 2026 Humanitarian and Service Award by the Laity Council of All Saints Catholic Church in recognition of her contributions to journalism, public service and humanitarian causes.The honour was conferred on the veteran journalist during […]
