[Leadership] With less than 90 days to the recapitalisation deadline for banks in the country, 19 banks have now met the new capital requirements ahead of the March 31, 2026 deadline given by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), as First Bank Nigeria, Fidelity Bank and FSDH Merchant Bank join the league of recapitalised banks.

[Leadership] Professor Francisca Onaolapo Oladipo has joined the ranks of Nigerians flying the country's flag in the international community.

[Capital FM] <em> -- KCB Bank Group has opted for a minority investment in payment solutions firm Pesapal as part of a strategy to gain exposure to the fast-growing fintech sector while avoiding the risks associated with full acquisitions.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Veteran trade unionist Wilson Sossion has called for a continuous review of the Competency Based Education (CBE) pathways to ensure they remain relevant to learners and aligned with the country's socio-economic needs.

[Capital FM] Kisumu -- Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) Founder and CEO Dr. Kennedy Odede has rolled out an innovative boat-riding competition at Luanda Kotieno Beach in Rarieda, Siaya County, aimed at curbing the entrenched fish-for-sex practice that has long plagued Lake Victoria's riparian communities.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Shares of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) are set to begin trading at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) in January, President William Ruto has said, signalling progress in the government's privatisation agenda.

[Liberian Investigator] - As families in Cestos City, Rivercess County wait in darkness for electricity promised under the rural electrification program, police are investigating allegations that meters meant for their homes were quietly smuggled out of the county.

[Nile Post] At least 22 migrants have been killed and 65 others injured after a lorry they were travelling in overturned in Ethiopia's north-eastern Afar region, authorities have confirmed.

[Namibian] African wildlife will not be protected through Western conservation approaches but through the involvement of local communities, says conservationist Margaret Jacobsohn.

[Shabelle] Geneva, Switzerland -- The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), representing more than 200 million workers worldwide, expressed strong concern over Israel's announcement recognizing Somaliland, a region within Somalia, as an independent state.

[Dabanga] Heglig / El Fasher -- As the new year began, the United States set a deadline for Sudan's warring parties to reach a humanitarian truce, aiming to open safe corridors, protect civilians, and pave the way for a political process restoring civilian rule. The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) refused the proposed truce under the Quartet, which includes the US, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the UAE, while the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) accepted it.

[Daba Finance] Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Limited has announced plans to pursue a voluntary delisting from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange, subject to shareholder approval, as the company seeks to unlock shareholder value.

[Daba Finance] Diageo has agreed to sell its entire 65% stake in East African Breweries plc to Japan's Asahi Group Holdings, marking a major ownership shift in one of Africa's largest beverage companies.

[Daba Finance] Egyptian Exchange is preparing for one of its strongest investment years, with plans to list around eight new companies in 2026, mainly from the medical and tourism sectors, according to chairman Islam Azzam.

[Afrobarometer] Majorities welcome the economic and political influence of China, the United States, ECOWAS, and the AU.

[This Day] Abuja -- Nigeria remained structurally dependent on imported petrol between November 2024 and November 2025, despite a measurable contribution from the Dangote Refinery, according to a THISDAY analysis of official data released by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).

[This Day] Abuja -- Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has approved the promotion of 1,500 members of staff as part of its ongoing commitment to staff welfare, motivation, and building a performance-driven workforce.

[This Day] Regent Microfinance Bank (RegentMFB) has disbursed over N10 billion in cumulative loans to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the country.The disbursement reinforced RegentMFB's commitment in championing financial inclusion, enterprise development and accessible financing for small businesses.

[This Day] In recent weeks, Nigeria has been awash with heated debates over the newly introduced tax law. From social media timelines to informal discussions in public spaces, opinions have been freely expressed, often passionately and sometimes angrily. Unfortunately, much of this national conversation has been driven not by facts, but by fear, speculation, and widespread misinformation.

[Premium Times] Nigeria has one of the most active digital asset user bases on the continent. Many people already use stablecoins as a bridge between naira and other currencies, especially when dealing with offshore payments or savings

[Premium Times] The EFCC accused the Bauchi State finance commissioner of releasing millions of dollars belonging to the state government to individuals who allegedly used the funds to finance a terrorist organisation.

[Ghanaian Times] QUALIPLAST Limited last Wednesday climaxed its 2025 activities with an End-of-Year Party and Awards Night to celebrate its staff for their commitment and resilience over the period.

[Ghanaian Times] The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has reaffirmed its commitment to energy safety, environmental stewardship, and sustainable national development at the Nkoko Nkitinkiti Chicken Festival, where it participated as the official energy and fuel safety partner.

[Ghanaian Times] The Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies, Dr Joseph Siaw Agyepong, and his wife, Dr Mrs Adelaide Siaw Agyepong, provided essential food items and transportation cash to over 5,000 Ghanaians at their Accra residence on New Year's Day, January 1, 2026, continuing a decade-long tradition of festive season support.

[allAfrica] In an era when artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing are reshaping the world as we know it, Taiwan has become one of the world's most consequential technology junctions. That status is not built on branding, but on the hard mechanics of the modern digital economy: advanced semiconductors, high performance computing, server manufacturing, and the engineering depth required to deliver reliable infrastructure at scale. For countries that want to industrialise and digitise in parallel, this Asian

[Daba Finance] Egypt-based Tactful AI has partnered with consumer finance company Valu to improve customer engagement across Valu's digital platforms, as financial firms in the region invest in automation and data-driven service tools.

[Daba Finance] African payments startup Nala has been granted Payment Service Provider and Payment System Operator licences by the Bank of Uganda, expanding its regulatory footprint in East Africa.

[The Conversation Africa] Nigeria has endured decades of violent insurgencies and ranks 6th on the 2025 Global Terrorism Index. Numerous people have been killed and millions displaced. The number of casualties from terrorist attacks in 2025 can be seen in both the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data and the Council on Foreign Relations' Nigeria Security Tracker. Most of the casualties are in places with high poverty levels, as the Nigerian Poverty Map shows.

[Nile Post] The Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), Thembo Nyombi, has reiterated the Commission's commitment to professionalism, efficiency, and responsible management of the country's communications infrastructure.

[Nile Post] The Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), Thembo Nyombi, has dismissed claims that the government is planning to shut down internet services during the election period, saying no such directive has been issued.