SERAP Sues CBN Over Missing N3 Trillion in Public Funds
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), demanding accountability for over N3...
Philippines Expands National Disaster Preparedness and Early Warning Systems
The Philippine government announced additional measures to reinforce disaster preparedness and emergency response capabilities as climate and geophysical risks continue to challenge the...
US Embassy and Lagos Consulate to Close for Presidents’ Day
The United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of...
France Investigates Security Incident in Central Paris
Authorities in France launched a formal investigation following a security incident in central Paris that prompted a temporary increase in law enforcement presence....
Capital Gains Tax Revenue Hits N522bn on Oil Asset Sales, Surpasses Target by 869 Percent
Capital Gains Tax collections surged to N522bn in 2025, representing an 869 percent performance against target, driven largely by divestments in Nigeria’s upstream...
Canada Announces New Arctic Security Strategy
The government of Canada unveiled a comprehensive Arctic security strategy designed to strengthen surveillance capabilities, reinforce infrastructure resilience and deepen partnership with indigenous...
Norway Strengthens Maritime Surveillance and Defence Coordination in North Atlantic
The government of Norway confirmed expanded maritime surveillance and defence coordination measures in the North Atlantic as regional security concerns continue to shape...
United Kingdom Expands Humanitarian Aid to Gaza
The government of the United Kingdom announced an expansion of humanitarian assistance directed toward Gaza, citing urgent needs in health care delivery, water...
Registrar Industry Faces Scale Challenges but Bets on Technology and Market Reforms for Growth
Operators in Nigeria’s registrar sub sector say their business remains tightly tied to activity levels in the broader capital market, limiting growth opportunities...
African Union Leaders Renew Diplomatic Engagement on Sahel Security Crisis
Leaders attending the African Union summit in Addis Ababa reaffirmed their commitment to renewed diplomatic engagement aimed at addressing persistent instability across the...
