Nigerian banks will now verify fraud-linked mobile numbers under new CBN–NCC agreement
Until now, banks have had no reliable way to verify the status of a mobile identity in real time.
South Africa's police boss charged in connection with controversial health contract
Fannie Masemola is accused of failing in his duties to provide proper oversight in his role.
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Burkina Faso: Crackdown On Civil Society
[HRW] Nairobi -- Mass Dissolution of Civic Groups, Enforcement of Repressive Laws
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Kenya: Akamba Community Files Suit Against UK Over Colonial-Era Injustices
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Members of the Akamba community have filed a lawsuit against the United Kingdom, seeking compensation for alleged historical injustices during the colonial period.
WORLD IN BRIEF: FBI chief sues Atlantic, Starmer admits envoy error, Migrants disaster in Libya and other stories
FBI director sues The Atlantic over alleged false reporting Kash Patel, FBI Director has filed a defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic and one of its reporters, accusing the publication of spreading false claims about his conduct. The article in question alleged that Patel’s qdrinking habits and a
Police quiz, detain shop owner over viral bread review controversy
The CEO of Bon Bread, Maria Umeagwukadilo, has strongly defended the safety of the company’s products. The post Police quiz, detain shop owner over viral bread review controversy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Zenith becomes first Nigerian bank to cross N5tn market capitalisation
Zenith Bank Plc has become the first Nigerian lender to surpass the N5 trillion market capitalisation mark, cementing its position as the country’s most valuable banking group. The development follows a recent rally in the bank’s shares, driven by strong earnings performance and investor optimism ov
Ehis Uzenabor: Technical Leadership for the Next Chapter of Nigeria’s Pension Industry
The progress of any financial system rests not only on vision but also on the technical rigour that sustains it. Pension systems in particular demand leaders who combine strategic foresight with analytical discipline, leaders capable of translating policy aspirations into operational excellence. It