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EU Lawmakers Approve Cat, Dog Welfare Rules
Compulsory microchips as well as bans on ear-cropping and tail-docking are among a set of new rules to protect cats and dogs that European lawmakers approved Thursday. The European Union is home to more than 72 million dogs and 83 million cats, according to the European Commission, which [more ...]
Govts Scramble To Evacuate Citizens From Israel, Iran
Governments around the world are evacuating thousands of their nationals caught up in the rapidly spiralling Israel-Iran conflict, organising buses and planes and in some cases assisting people crossing borders on foot. Foreigners have rushed to leave both countries after Israel launched an unprecedented bombing campaign last [more ...]
France Steps Closer To Defining Rape As Lack Of Consent
The French Senate passed a bill late on Wednesday that includes lack of consent in the country’s criminal definition of rape, paving the way for its official adoption in the coming months. The vote comes several months after a court in Avignon found a French man guilty [more ...]
Iraq’s Top Shiite Cleric Warns Against Target Of Iran’s Leadership
Iraq’s top Shiite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani warned against targeting Iran’s leadership and said that the Iran-Israel war could plunge the whole region into chaos. Sistani said in a statement Thursday that any targeting of Iran’s “supreme religious and political leadership” would have “dire consequences on [more ...]
Wema Bank Wins ‘Commercial Bank of the Year’ at 2025 Nairametrics Capital Market Awards
Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has been announced as the winner of the 'Commercial Bank of the Year' Award at the 2025 Nairametrics Capital Market Choice Awards (NCMC Awards). The announcement was made at the prestigious awards gala held on...
WEMA BANK MD/CEO Donates 1-Day Salary To Winner Of Wema 1-day MD/CEO Initiative For Children’s Day
In a thoughtful demonstration of support and encouragement, Moruf Oseni, the MD/CEO of Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous bank, most innovative and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has donated his ONE DAY salary for May 27, to Chiderije Mbah, a 12-year-old child who emerged winner in the...
Children’s Day 2025: Chiderije Mbah Wins One Day MD/CEO Of Wema Bank PLC
In an unforgettable and an heartfelt celebration of 2025 Children’s Day, Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has unveiled 12-year-old Chiderije Mbah as its One-Day Managing Director/CEO for May 27, 2025, as part of a special initiative aimed at nurturing the...
AGM 2024: Shareholders Commend Wema Bank, Express Confidence in Stable Future
Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous bank, most innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has received a unanimous vote of confidence from its shareholders across Nigeria as it disclosed a record-breaking financial performance at its 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM). Reinforcing its position as one of...
Nigeria’s Foreign Debt Repayment Surges By 49% Year-On-Year
The Federal Government disbursed 49 per cent more on external debt servicing year-on-year, according to the latest international payment data by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). According to the data, Nigeria spent about $2.01bn on external debt repayment between January and April 2025, compared to the $1.33bn...
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EU Lawmakers Approve Cat, Dog Welfare Rules
Compulsory microchips as well as bans on ear-cropping and tail-docking are among a set of new rules to protect cats and dogs that European lawmakers [more…]
Govts Scramble To Evacuate Citizens From Israel, Iran
Governments around the world are evacuating thousands of their nationals caught up in the rapidly spiralling Israel-Iran conflict, organising buses and planes and in some [more…]
France Steps Closer To Defining Rape As Lack Of Consent
The French Senate passed a bill late on Wednesday that includes lack of consent in the country’s criminal definition of rape, paving the way for [more…]
Iraq’s Top Shiite Cleric Warns Against Target Of Iran’s Leadership
Iraq’s top Shiite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani warned against targeting Iran’s leadership and said that the Iran-Israel war could plunge the whole region [more…]
Khamenei Vows Iran Will Never Surrender, Hypersonic Missiles Target Israel
Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Wednesday Iran would never surrender, with the country unleashing hypersonic missiles in a new wave of attacks against Israel [more…]
