From concrete to climate: Rethinking housing finance

The building sector is estimated to be responsible for around 21 per cent of all global greenhouse gas emissions. [File, Standard] At the heart of our cities, where skyscrapers are rising... Read more »

Businessman threatens IGP, others with N10bn suit over alleged defamation

A Nigerian businessman, Dr Babafemi Fagite, has threatened to file a N10 billion defamation suit against the Inspector General of Police, IGP, for declaring him and his associates wanted in the Nigeria... Read more »

Kenya: Kindiki Calls for Peace, Unity for Faster Development in Northeastern Region

Tharaka Nithi — Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged leaders and residents of Northern Kenya to ensure sustained peace and unity in the region for enhanced development. The DP encouraged them to... Read more »

No winner for 2025 The Nigeria Prize for Science dims hope for $100,000 award

While anticipations were high for the winner of the 2025 The Nigeria Prize for Science, the Advisory Board of the prize has dashed the hope of many with the no winner verdict... Read more »

Premier Li roots for enhanced China-US ties » Capital News

BEIJING, China, Sep 27 — Premier Li Qiang has underlined the need for Beijing and Washington to find the right way to get along with each other and strive to achieve common... Read more »

Capital Gains Tax will boost investors’ confidence – Taiwo Oyedele  

The Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms has defended the new Capital Gains Tax (CGT) regime on shares, saying it is designed to reduce business risks, strengthen investor confidence, and... Read more »

Slovakia to recognise only two sexes under new law, restricts adoption » Capital News

LONDON, United Kingdom, Sep 27 — Slovakia has changed its constitution, enshrining into law recognition of only two sexes – male and female. The legal change, which passed in a knife-edge vote... Read more »

Dangote Refinery Accuses PENGASSAN of Economic Sabotage, Says Union’s Directive Threatens Fuel Availability, Govt revenue – THISDAYLIVE

• Warns it can affect investors’ confidence, inflict harm on Nigerians, businesses if PENGASSAN cabal is allowed to enforce its lawless directive Dangote Petroleum Refinery has accused the Petroleum and Natural Gas... Read more »

Kenya: Haiti Demands a New International Force and Reparations From France

“This is the face of Haiti today: a country at war, a modern-day Guernica, a human tragedy.” From the podium of the UN General Assembly, Haiti’s transitional leader delivered a stark plea... Read more »

FERA refutes PENGASSAN’s allegations against Dangote Refinery

…as independent investigation exonerates Dangote Refinery The Fair Employment Rights Activists (FERA) has dismissed claims by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) against the $20 billion Dangote... Read more »