The Nasarawa State Government has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), to call off its ongoing strike, assuring the lecturers of its commitment to paying outstanding earned allowances. The government said its commitment remained firm despite the absence of a formal written …
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Pope Leo XIV has restored the salaries of cardinals and senior Vatican officials to pre-COVID-19 levels, reversing pay cuts introduced by his predecessor Francis during the pandemic, according to a decree published Monday. In 2021, Pope Francis cut the salaries of cardinals by 10 percent and those of senior Vatican …
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Senegal is exploring deeper collaboration with fintech company Wave Senegal as the government seeks to accelerate the digitalisation of public services and strengthen the country’s digital economy. The discussions took place on September 10, 2026, during a visit to Wave Senegal by Samba Diouf as part of meetings with stakeholders across Senegal’s …
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Zambia has established a national digital trust infrastructure designed to support secure digital identity, electronic signatures and trusted online transactions as the country expands its digital government services. The National Public Key Infrastructure (NPKI) was formally established during a production key ceremony held by the Zambia Information and Communications Technology …
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Mastercard is expanding the next phase of its Built Small. Moving Strong. platform alongside its sponsorship of Money20/20 Middle East, with new partnerships, research and practical resources aimed at helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) grow and adapt to changing market conditions. Launched earlier this year, the platform brings together financial …
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The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group focused on the private sector, has launched a risk-sharing initiative to help banks, fintechs, and other financial institutions in emerging markets expand access to digital payments for consumers and small businesses. In some of these markets, financial institutions are constrained by financial …
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The Cross River Police Command and the University of Cross River State (UniCross) have resolved to deepen their collaboration to strengthen campus security and tackle cultism and other emerging threats. The Command’s Spokesman, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Calabar on Monday. According …
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The Abia Government has elevated selected cultural and natural sites to state heritage and monuments as part of efforts to position them for recognition as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Mr Okey Kanu, Commissioner for Information, said this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting on …
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No fewer than 47 applicants lost more than N51.8 million to fraudsters who allegedly sold fake local government jobs in Cross River, the state government’s investigative panel has found. Mr Nsa Ekpo, the Chairman of Cross River Local Government Service Commission, disclosed this while fielding questions from newsmen in Calabar. …
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Ace Nigerian comedian and actress Anita Asuoha, popularly known as Real Warri Pikin, has apologised to her husband and Nigerians over her viral stage encounter with singer Timaya. The multi-talented artiste tendered the apology in a selfie-style video shared on her Instagram page, @realwarripikin, Monday evening, following widespread reactions to …
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