Somalia Sets Up National Payments System as It Rebuilds Country
Somalia has set up a national payments system as part of plans to develop the financial industry in one of the world’s most fragile states, following decades of political and
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e-Naira Will Be Protected from Cybersecurity Risks, Central Bank Assures
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said its proposed digital currency, known as e-Naira, will be treated as a critical national infrastructure to protect it from operational and cyber-security
Peter Obi: Nigeria Suffering from Cumulative Effect of Leadership Failure
Former Governor Peter Obi of Anambra State has never been afraid to air his views on national issues, ranging from the economy to the democratization of the political space. He
Nigeria’s Search for a New President Begins; Meet Possible Contenders as 2023 Beckons
With exactly 559 days to the 2023 presidential election, the search for a new leader for Africa’s most populous country and largest economy – Nigeria – has begun. The Independent
Tokyo Olympics: United States Top Medal Table but Athletics ‘Dramatically Underperformed’
The United States track and field team can no longer rely on sheer strength in depth after a “dramatic underperformance” at the Tokyo Olympics says athletics great Michael Johnson. The
Tearful Messi Bids Goodbye to Barcelona; Sources Say PSG Deal Agreed
A tearful Lionel Messi has said his next move is not confirmed at an emotional farewell news conference Sunday, but ESPN sources say a deal with Paris Saint-Germain has already
Chibok Girl Abducted By Boko Haram Seven Years Ago Reunites with Parents
Ruth Pagu, one of the girls abducted by Boko Haram at a secondary school in Chibok seven years ago on Saturday reunited with her parents in company of the two
Tokyo Olympics: US Beat France 87-82 to Claim Fourth Straight Gold Medal in Men’s Basketball
Tokyo Olympics: US Beat France 87-82 to Claim Fourth Straight Gold Medal in Men’s Basketball Team USA secured a fourth straight Olympic gold medal as they beat France 87-82 in
In England, Hundreds of Vaccinated People Hospitalised with Delta
Hundreds of fully vaccinated people in England have been hospitalised with the highly contagious Delta coronavirus variant, scientists said on Friday. In its latest COVID-19 update, Public Health England (PHE)
IBB: We Annulled June 12 Elections to Avoid Violent Coup
A former Nigerian military leader Ibrahim Babangida says there would have been a violent coup if the 1993 June 12 elections weren’t annulled. Mr Babaginda stated this on Friday in
Apple to Scan iPhones for Child Sex Abuse Images
Apple has announced details of a system to find child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on US customers’ devices. Before an image is stored onto iCloud Photos, the technology will search
Exclusive: Nigeria’s Next President Should Be in His 60s, Ex-Military President Babangida Says
Stating during an exclusive interview with ARISE News that Nigeria’s next president should be in his 60s, former Nigerian Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), may have
Former Sports Minister Dalung Explains Why 10 Nigerian Athletes Were Disqualified at Tokyo Olympics
The annexing of the Nigeria Anti-doping Committee by the Ministry of Youth and Sports has been identified as the reason behind the disqualification of some of the country’s athletes from
Messi to Leave Barcelona as Club Can’t Fulfil Contract Agreement
Barcelona have announced that Lionel Messi will leave the club after financial problems prevented them from agreeing with the forward on a new contract. Messi has been a free agent
Man City Sign Jack Grealish From Aston Villa for British Record £100m
Manchester City have announced the signing of Jack Grealish from Aston Villa, breaking the British transfer record in a £100 million deal, the club announced on Thursday. Grealish leaves his
Northeast Nigeria on the Brink of Catastrophic Food Insecurity, UN Warns
United Nations has raised the alarm that Nigeria’s North East is on the brink of catastrophic food insecurity as 4.4 million people in the area expected to face food critical
US Consul General Hosts Conversation on Nigerian Press Freedom in Lagos
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Nigeria Customs Seizes Illegal Wildlife Products Worth $53m
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‘We Were Only Focused on Winning’: Olympic Silver Medalist Oborududu Tells ARISE
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Nigeria: Athletics Federation VP Blames Sports Minister Dare for Disgraceful Outing at Olympics
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