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Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), as Chairman of its Board of Directors. He succeeds the immediate-past Chair, Ireti Samuel-Ogbu, who served the Corporation meritoriously during her tenure, and continues to serve as a board member. Mr Cardoso brings extensive experience spanning international banking, investment management, economic policy and public sector leadership. Since assuming office as Governor of the CBN in September 2023, he has led a far-reaching programme of monetary, financial-sector, and institutional reforms to restore macroeconomic stability, strengthen…
By Faith Anisiobi, The Sight News The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unveiled measures to guard against the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) in the 2027 general elections, assuring Nigerians that electoral decisions will remain under human control. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, gave the assurance on Wednesday in Abuja while delivering the keynote address at the Artificial Intelligence and Democracy Forum 2026, organized in collaboration with Yiaga Africa. Speaking on the theme, “Safeguarding the 2027 General Elections in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” Amupitan declared that algorithms would not determine the outcome of the elections, stressing that…
By Faith Anisiobi, The Sight News The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained that the omission of some candidates from the final list for the 2027 governorship elections was based on a recent Supreme Court judgment requiring strict compliance with the Electoral Act, 2026. The Commission said political parties that failed to submit their membership registers within the stipulated period were ineligible to sponsor candidates in the elections. National Commissioner and Chairman of INEC’s Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, disclosed this in a press statement issued on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Haruna recalled that the Supreme…
By Faith Anisiobi, The Sight News Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has called for stronger bilateral cooperation between Nigeria and Ghana to combat Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing and promote sustainable fisheries management in the West Central Gulf of Guinea. Oyetola made the call on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, during a meeting with Ghana’s Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Hon. Emelia Arthur, in Accra, Ghana. The meeting focused on strengthening fisheries governance, improving information-sharing and enhancing regional efforts to protect shared fisheries resources. Oyetola, who is also President of the Fisheries Committee for…
By Faith Anisiobi, The Sight News The third edition of the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon will hold on Saturday, November 14, 2026, bringing together elite athletes, recreational runners and fitness enthusiasts in the Federal Capital Territory. Organized by Nilayo Sports Management Limited, the 21-kilometre race has grown into a major road-running event in Nigeria, attracting local and international participants since its inaugural edition in 2024. The organizers said registration opened on Friday, September 18, 2026, with interested participants able to register online or physically at the Old Parade Ground, Abuja. Prospective runners have been encouraged to register…
By Faith Anisiobi, The Sight News The University of Calabar Theatre Arts Alumni Association (UCTAAA) has urged its members to celebrate the association’s rich heritage while working collectively to preserve its achievements and build a lasting legacy for future generations. The call was made during the unveiling of the theme for the association’s 2026 reunion, “Celebrating Our Journey, Advancing Our Legacy,” held in Lagos as part of the EKO 2026 reunion celebration. Addressing members at the gathering, the reunion’s presiding Board Chairperson, Dr. Mrs. Ndidi Rita Anuchienwa, urged members to reflect on the association’s journey and recognise the contributions of…
By Faith Anisiobi, The Sight News The President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Engineer Ahmadu Musa Kida, is awaiting official clarification from the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) on the selection of the international representative on the federation’s incoming board ahead of Thursday’s election. The development follows a letter dated October 12, 2026, addressed to the chairman of the NBBF Electoral Committee, in which Kida disclosed that he had engaged FIBA on the matter but was yet to receive an official response. The dispute centres on the eligibility of retired Colonel Sam Ahmedu, President of FIBA Africa Zone 3, to…
By Faith Anisiobi, The Sight News Nigeria has called for an increase in scholarship slots allocated to its students under Hungary’s Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme to enable more qualified Nigerians to access higher education opportunities in the European country. Nigeria’s Ambassador to Hungary, Engr. Abass Braimah, made the appeal on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, during a working visit to the headquarters of Tempus Public Foundation in Budapest, Hungary. Braimah, who was accompanied by the Deputy Head of Mission and Minister Plenipotentiary, Mrs. Vivienne Ekwora Ogonyi, said the current allocation of 50 scholarship slots was inadequate for a country with Nigeria’s…
By Faith Anisiobi, The Sight News The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) have agreed to strengthen cooperation in early warning systems, satellite technology and institutional development to improve meteorological services in Nigeria. The agreement was reached during a strategic partnership engagement held on the sidelines of the 2026 Alliance for Hydromet Development Annual Meeting. Speaking at the meeting, CMA Deputy Administrator, Mr Song Shanyun, commended NiMet Director-General and Chief Executive Officer, Prof. Charles Anosike, and congratulated the Nigerian Government on hosting the annual meeting. Shanyun acknowledged Nigeria’s leadership in meteorological development and reaffirmed China’s readiness…
By Kwin Israel, The Sight News The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has approved the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) as a beneficiary institution, paving the way for annual allocations from 2027 to support infrastructure, technical training, research and innovation. Executive Secretary of TETFund, Arc. Sonny Echono, disclosed this in Abuja during a meeting with a delegation led by DICON Director-General, Major-General Babatunde Alaya. He said the approval was granted by the Fund’s Board of Trustees and encouraged the institution to appoint qualified officers to coordinate applications and ensure that projects comply with TETFund’s guidelines. Echono highlighted the importance…