April 2026 – Page 11

Swiss Police Arrest 10 Suspected Nigerian Black Axe Members

30.04.2026

Swiss police have arrested 10 suspected members of the Nigerian-linked Black Axe crime gang. According to Europol, the suspects were arrested on Tuesday on the accusation of carrying out romance scams that caused millions of Swiss francs in losses, alongside money-laundering operations designed to move illicit profits through international financial networks. The arrests are part...

Katsina Gets 50,000 AI Solar Streetlights in Landmark Deal

30.04.2026

The Katsina State Government has signed an agreement with greentech firm Conflow Power Group Limited for the deployment of 50,000 solar-powered smart streetlights known as ‘iLamp’ units, in a move that will also establish Africa’s first distributed AI data centre in the state. The disclosure was contained in a statement made available to The PUNCH...

Court Grants FG’s Request Seeking To Shield Identity Of Serving Officer Witnessing In Alleged Coup Plotters Trial

30.04.2026

The Federal High Court Abuja yesterday granted the Federal Government’s application to seeking to shield the name and identity of a serving officer who is one of its witnesses in the ongoing trial of six suspected coup plotters. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik granted the application after taking arguments from the prosecution counsel Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN) and...

Fashola on Insurance Claims Management at Book Launch

30.04.2026

Former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola, SAN, was among the prominent Nigerians who on Tuesday gathered at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs Auditorium, Lagos, to honour the memory of late insurance executive and education advocate Olawale Banmore during a day of tributes and the presentation of his posthumous book titled The Claims Advantage: How...

Oborevwori Advocates Inclusive Governance As Path To National Unity

30.04.2026

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has called for the adoption of inclusive governance across Nigeria, describing it as a critical pathway to strengthening national unity and sustainable development. He made the call yesterday while delivering a lecture titled: ‘Inclusive Governance and National Unity: Lessons from Delta State for a More United Nigeria’ at the annual...

Capital, Trust, and Tech to Drive SME Growth in Nigeria

30.04.2026

The Managing Director of Regent Microfinance Bank, Idris Olugbesan, has emphasised that the future of Small and Medium-scale Enterprises in Nigeria will depend largely on three critical factors, including access to capital, trust within the financial ecosystem, and the strategic use of technology. He made this known at a media interaction on Tuesday where he...

Functioning Democracy Depends On Rule Of Law, Freedom Of Opposition –Bode George

30.04.2026

A former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has raised concern over the growing suppression of rule of law and freedom of opposition political parties in Nigeria. In a statement titled: ‘Whither Nigeria? A Reflection for Our Democracy’, George said suppressing dissent or undermining opposition structures is to erode...

AXA & Herconomy Renew Pact for Women Empowerment in Nigeria

30.04.2026

AXA Mansard Insurance Plc has announced the renewal of its strategic partnership with the fintech platform. Herconomy, signalling a deepened commitment to fostering financial inclusion and accelerating economic growth for women across Nigeria. The collaboration will see the leading insurer headline the Enterprise Challenge at the upcoming Herconomy Conference 2026. The initiative is designed to...

Xenophobic Tensions: Protect Nigerians in SA, FG Tells Ramaphosa

30.04.2026

The Federal Government yesterday asked the South African Government to protect Nigerians and other African migrants following the reports of violent anti-foreigner protests in parts of the country. In a statement, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), expressed concerns over the deteriorating situation in the Southern nation, where cases of violent attacks, intimidation, harassment of...

East Africa Investment Booms, Attracting $4.1 Billion

30.04.2026

East Africa has successfully attracted US$4.1bn in investments between 2021 and 2025, a milestone attributed to aggressive capital market reforms and foreign exchange liberalisation across the region. The data was unveiled at the ongoing 22nd Annual AVCA Conference & VC Summit, where over 800 international and domestic financiers have gathered to position Kenya as the...