El-Rufai Detention: ADC Alleges Intimidation by ICPC

The African Democratic Congress on Friday accused the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission of obstructing access to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, following a failed attempt by senior... Read more »

President Ruto Warns Against Scrapping Fuel Taxes Amid Economic Pressure » Capital News

MOMBASA, Kenya May 22 – The government is taking decisive measures to cushion Kenyans from high fuel prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East, President William Ruto has said. Speaking... Read more »

ASUU Nsukka warns FG against further delay in implementing 2025 deal

By Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Nsukka Zone, has accused the Federal Government of failing to fully implement the 2025 ASUU/Federal Government Agreement, warning that the continued... Read more »

Kenya Tax Threatens Tanzania Glass Exports

Dar es Salaam — KIOO Limited has cautioned that Kenya’s proposed 35 per cent excise duty on glass bottles imported from East African Community member states threatens its export business and could... Read more »

NDPHC Restores Alaoji Plant After 3-year Shutdown, Eyes 800MW Expansion

The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has restored the Alaoji Open Cycle Power Plant in Abia State after a three-year shutdown and is exploring expansion of the facility to about 800... Read more »

Newton Kariuki challenges Wa Muthende’s election win at the Court of Appeal » Capital News

NAIROBI, Kenya May 21 – Democratic Party Candidate in the last November’s Mbeere North Parliamentary by-election has moved to the court of appeal to challenge the declaration of UDA’s Leo Wa Muthende... Read more »

Grassroots Banking Gains Momentum As Fintechs Target Women Entrepreneurs

Nigeria’s drive for financial inclusion is gathering momentum at the grassroots level as fintech companies intensify efforts to bring women entrepreneurs in informal markets into the formal banking system.Despite the rapid growth... Read more »

EACC warns counties over conflict of interest

Audio By Vocalize The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission -EACC Integrity Centre, Nairobi. [File, Standard] The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has urged  county governments to tighten accountability systems and fully implement the... Read more »

Sycamore wants $29 million in deposits after MFB acquisition

Sycamore, a Nigerian fintech, wants to build a deposit base that could exceed ₦40 billion ($29.13 million) as it expands from digital lending into banking and payments following its acquisition of a... Read more »

Ruto launches Coast tour with issuance of 33,000 title deeds

President William Ruto began a five-day extensive development tour of the Coast region on Thursday morning by issuing more than 33,000 title deeds. The land documents were given to Coast residents from... Read more »