UN Global Parliament: Nigeria’s Insecurity Rooted in Generational Grievances, Not Tinubu, Says Jimoh Ibrahim

President Bola Tinubu. The Chairman Senate committee on Inter parliamentary Affairs,Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, has said Nigeria’s insecurity is rooted in longstanding generational grievances dating back to 1914 and not the creation of President Bola Tinubu. Ibrahim, who represents Ondo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly , made the assertion during an ongoing IPU parliamentary…

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Why Africa’s energy supply gap is its defining commercial opportunity

Africa’s energy deficit is often framed as a development crisis, but in 2026 it should also be seen as one of the continent’s most compelling structural investment opportunities CAPE TOWN (APO, CONVERSEER) – Nearly 600 million people across Africa still lack access to electricity, with electrification progress barely keeping pace with population growth and leaving…

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Opinion: Why Afreximbank’s break with Fitch exposes deeper rift

By Macharia Kihuro NAIROBI (CONVERSEER) – In a recent public statement, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) announced it would terminate its credit rating relationship with Fitch Ratings. The rationale for this decision was particularly striking. The bank attributed the move to its “firm belief that the credit rating exercise no longer reflects a good understanding…

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Judge excuses self in Malami’s ₦213bn property case

By Our Reporter ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – Justice Obiora Egwatu of the Federal High Court on Thursday stepped down from presiding over the asset forfeiture suit involving former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, and two others, citing personal reasons. Announcing his decision shortly after counsel entered their appearances, Egwatu said: “For personal reasons, and…

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Security agents tried to arrest El-Rufai without warrant, seized passport — Lawyer

By Our Reporter ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – Counsel to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has accused security operatives of attempting to unlawfully arrest his client on Thursday afternoon upon his arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, from Cairo, Egypt. In a statement dated February 12, 2026, and signed by Ubong Akpan of the…

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