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The protests over unpaid stipends reflects growing frustration among the youth who accuse the government they helped bring to power of not living up to their promises.

Access Bank PLC, one of the continent’s leading financial institutions, has demonstrated the capacity and willingness to drive the continent’s economic integration through its continent-wide reach The post Intra-Africa trade set for a boost as Access Bank sustains initiative appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Emeka Anaeto, Business Editor  There are indications that intra-Africa trade is now coming alive with stronger financial industry initiatives to integrate the continent’s economies.  It also appears that Nigeria’s banking industry is leading the charge with a total of 47 subsidiaries across the continent.  On the strength of this reach, continental trade is now getting the required […] The post Intra-Africa trade set for a boost as Access Bank sustains initiative appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Cynthia Alo The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has strengthened and repositioned its debt recovery agents in a renewed push to recover about N1.5 trillion owed to liquidated Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) and Microfinance Banks (MfBs). The move, the Corporation said, is aimed at accelerating reimbursement to depositors, many of whom are market women, small business […] The post NDIC strengthens agents to recover N1.5tr from failed bank debtors appeared first on Vanguard News.

..seeks higher 2026 funding to sustain gains By Gift ChapiOdekina,Abuja Nigeria’s capital importation surged to a record $21 billion within the first 10 months of 2025, a 75% leap from roughly $12 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2024.  Disclosing this during the 2026 budget defence before the Joint House of Representatives Committee on Commerce in […] The post Capital importation hits $21bn in 10 months —Minister appeared first on Vanguard News.

The planned security upgrades will expand radar surveillance and strengthen protection of airports and strategic airspace infrastructure. The post FG announces plans to upgrade radar coverage at airports, air force bases appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday marked 36 years since Nelson Mandela’s release from prison by launching a new training academy at the Drakenstein Correctional Facility, where the former president was once held.

Madagascar is reeling after a powerful cyclone tore through its east coast, killing several people and leaving widespread destruction in its wake.

Frustration is boiling over in Johannesburg after nearly a month of dry taps pushed residents to take to the streets, demanding urgent action from city officials.

The United States is set to deploy around 200 troops to Nigeria to assist in training the country’s military to combat Islamist militant groups, according to a U.S. official on Tuesday.