Opinion: Watching Stephen Osemwegie, untiring gladiator for Nigeria’s wellbeing!

By TONY ERHA In the unpredictable history of Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, Stephen Osemwegie stands firm on its pendulum, being a relentless swordfighter for the country’s well-being and Africa’s free-human-enterprise. His is a Watchdog predisposition, where his notable humanitarianism translates in tangible feats and good examples for others to follow. He advocates and treads…

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We must protect our democracy, Nigeria beacon of constitutional governance in Africa, says Ribadu

Nuhu Ribadu The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has warned that Nigeria must safeguard its democratic system jealously, as it remains the only functioning democracy in the Sahel. Ribadu gave the warning on Thursday at a forum on preventing violence and conflict in northern Nigeria, held in Abuja. The event was organised by the National…

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FirstBank integrates PAPSS into LIT app for seamless cross-border payments across Africa

Olusegun Alebiosu- FirstBank MD/CEO FirstBank, the premier bank in West Africa and a leading financial inclusion service provider, has successfully integrated the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) into its flagship digital banking platform, the LIT app, enabling customers to make instant, secure, and local currency-based cross-border payments across Africa. PAPSS, developed by the African…

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INTERPOL arrests 83 for funding terrorism in 6 African countries

The International Police Organisation, INTERPOL, has announced the arrest of 83 individuals across six African countries for alleged involvement in financing terrorism and other illegal activities. The agency revealed this in a statement shared on Wednesday on X, stating that the operation carried out by “Operation Catalyst” between July to September is the first of…

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EFCC chair advocates elaborate reforms to reduce foreign investment risks in Africa

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has described elaborate reforms as the panacea to investment risks across the African continent. He made this disclosure on Friday, September 19, 2025 in Washington DC, United States of America at the EBII Group African Leaders & Partners Forum. According to…

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