May 2026 – Page 42 – Rise Africa

Nation Building: Top 10 Nigerian Changemakers Shine At Luminary 2026 Awards

23.05.2026

The top 10 Nigerian social impact Changemakers were honoured at the third edition of the Luminary Project Awards, which recently took place in Lagos. The awardees were recognised by the organisers for their diverse range of initiatives aimed at addressing critical societal issues and advancing solutions aligned with sustainable development, community progress and nation building....

Shinkafi Petitions APC Chairman, Rejects Imposition In Zamfara North

23.05.2026

An aspirant for the Zamfara North Senatorial District on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, has petitioned the National Chairman of the party, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, over what he described as the imposition of Senator Sahabi Alhaji Yau as the sole senatorial aspirant for the district. In a petition...

Court Grants CBN Sole Ownership Of eNaira Platform

23.05.2026

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja yesterday granted the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) sole ownership rights to the eNaira digital currency platform. Justice James Omotosho, in a judgment, made an order of perpetual injunction to restrain a private firm, eNaira Payment Solutions Limited, from further parading itself as the registered proprietor of the...

Children’s Day 2026: First Bank Partners NTA, Others To Inspire Future Leaders

23.05.2026

First Bank is set to commemorate Children’s Day 2026 with a series of sponsored nationwide engagements designed to educate, inspire, and empower children across Nigeria. In a statement issued by the bank yesterday, the gesture will be reaffirming its commitment to nurturing the next generation of leaders and strengthening its role in sustainable community development...

Builders Advocate Durable Plumbing Amid Quality Concerns

23.05.2026

As Nigeria’s construction sector continues to evolve, industry players are intensifying calls for improved material quality and modern plumbing systems. This was evident in Lagos during a recent gathering of construction professionals, where Kazeem Royal Properties and Constructions Ltd. emphasised the need for durable and technology-driven plumbing solutions. The event coincided with the inauguration of...

Presidency: APC Fails To Reach Consensus Agreement, Adopts Direct Primaries

23.05.2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced guidelines for the conduct of its 2026 presidential primary election. In a statement issued by Felix Morka, APC national publicity secretary, he said the party also approved the composition of the presidential primary election committee, appeal committee, and state coordinators. Morka stated that the decisions were approved by...

NNPC Accuses Dangote Refinery Of Monopolistic Ambition

23.05.2026

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC Ltd) has accused Dangote Petroleum Refinery of seeking to stifle competition and expose Nigeria’s fuel market to monopoly control by challenging import licences issued to other oil marketers, according to court documents as reported by Reuters. Reuters yesterday also reported that in a proposed defence filed at the Federal...

Kidnappings, Killings In South West Must Stop Now – Alaafin, Gani Adams, Akintola, Afenifere

23.05.2026

Nigerians were thrown into shock following the recent abduction of children and school teachers in the Ogbomoso area of Oyo State on Friday, May 15, 2026. The attack, which occurred in three schools located in the Ahoro-Esinle/Yawota axis of Ogbomoso in Oriire Local Government Area, reportedly led to the killing of no fewer than two...

How Jidex Klothing Diversified Into Bigger Ventures

23.05.2026

At a time when people trend today and disappear tomorrow, Jidex chose a different path; he turned attention into influence and influence into impact. What began as a fast-rising fashion brand, Jidex Klothing, has grown into something much bigger than clothes. It has become a brand that blends fashion, food business, digital storytelling and real-life...

African Marketplace Dubai Woos Global Investors

23.05.2026

Organisers of the 2026 edition of African Marketplace 2026 have said the platform will continue to connect Afro-Caribbean excellence with global opportunities as preparations intensify for the event scheduled to hold in Dubai in October 2026. According to a statement, the three-day event will take place from 10 to 12 October 2026 at the Conrad...