The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday take bold step by constituting a six-member committee to follow up with the Federal Ministry of Finance concerning the huge debts wey government dey owe local contractors for capital projects wey dem don finish across the country. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announce the committee during plenary and the members go be led by Senator Sani Musa as chairman, with other senators like Adetokunbo Abiru, Kawu Sumaila and others. The committee get one week to submit their report on how far the FG don try to settle the debts. This action come after plenty protests by contractors under All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria (AICAN) wey claim say government owe dem around ₦4 trillion for projects wey dem execute under 2024 budget. Many of these contractors borrow money from banks to do the work but now dem dey face serious problem like loan default, business closure and asset seizure. Although the government say dem don pay more than ₦2 trillion and release ₦152 billion after verification, the contractors still complain say the payment too slow. This matter dey affect infrastructure development and the economy because when contractors no get their money on time, e go lead to higher costs and delay for new projects. The Senate move show say dem dey concerned about the situation and want to make sure say the debts dey settled properly. As Nigeria dey still borrow money to fund budget, this unpaid debts issue dey create tension between government and local businesses. The committee go help facilitate better communication and quick resolution so that contractors fit recover their money and continue to contribute to national development.

This opinion article highlights the growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the implications for Nigeria and other neighbouring countries. The author warns against complacency, stressing that infectious diseases can cross borders easily through travel and trade. According to the article, the outbreak was confirmed in May 2026 in Ituri Province and is linked to the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, a less common variant that currently has no approved vaccine or specific treatment. By the end of May, hundreds of confirmed and suspected cases had been reported in the DRC, while Uganda had also recorded infections connected to travel from the affected area. The World Health Organisation has expressed concern that ongoing conflict, attacks on health facilities and population displacement are making it difficult to trace contacts and contain the disease. In response, Nigeria's Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has placed the country on high alert and identified several states, including Lagos, the FCT, Rivers, Kano and others, as high-risk locations because of airports, border crossings and trade routes. The article explains that Ebola spreads through direct contact with infected bodily fluids, contaminated surfaces or infected animals, rather than through the air. It also notes that early symptoms can resemble malaria or Lassa fever, increasing the risk of delayed diagnosis. Citizens returning from affected countries are advised to seek medical guidance promptly if symptoms appear. The writer recalls Nigeria's successful containment of Ebola in 2014, particularly the actions of Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh, whose decision to isolate an infected traveller helped prevent a wider outbreak. The article concludes by urging healthcare workers and the public to follow preventive measures, practise good hygiene, report symptoms quickly and avoid spreading misinformation.

Artificial intelligence don quietly enter newsrooms across Southern Africa, especially for routine journalism work like transcription, headline writing, translation, summarisation, and content preparation. Editors wey researchers interview talk say AI don help improve speed and efficiency, especially under tight deadlines where journalists need to produce plenty content across multiple platforms. However, dem still insist say human expertise and editorial judgement must remain central, because AI no fit fully replace newsroom responsibility. In Zimbabwe, adoption of AI dey more advanced in some organisations, including use of AI-powered presenters wey fit read weather bulletins and deliver automated news content using synthetic voices and visuals. South African newsrooms, on the other hand, dey more careful and mainly use AI for editing support, headline optimisation, and reporting assistance, while full story generation still dey limited due to need for strict human verification. Editors highlight serious risks like factual errors, bias in training data, plagiarism concerns, and AI hallucinations where systems go generate convincing but wrong information or even fake references. Dem also note say AI sometimes struggle with African languages, pronunciation of local names, and cultural context, since many systems train on Western datasets. Even though some fear say AI fit reduce journalism jobs, editors believe say displacement no go happen quickly, although technical roles like sub-editing fit reduce over time. The bigger pressure na declining newspaper circulation, reduced advertising revenue, and shrinking newsroom staff, which already force journalists to do more work with less resources. Overall, AI dey change newsroom workflow by handling repetitive tasks, but editors across the region agree say journalism must remain under strict human control. Without proper guidelines, transparency rules, and stronger African-focused AI development, efficiency gains fit affect credibility and public trust in the media.

Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Olayemi Cardoso, don carry out leadership reshuffle wey affect the four deputy governors, as part of effort to improve policy coordination and strengthen regulatory oversight. The changes start from June 1 and don already reflect on the bank official structure, with each deputy governor moving to new strategic role. Under the new arrangement, Muhammad Sani Abdullahi move from Economic Policy Directorate go head Corporate Services, while Philip Ikeazor take over Economic Policy. Emem Usoro shift from Corporate Services go handle Operations Directorate, and Lamido Yuguda move from Operations go lead Financial System Stability. This redeployment dey happen as CBN dey push wider reform agenda, including controlling inflation, strengthening financial system resilience, supporting bank recapitalisation, and rebuilding investor confidence in Nigeria financial markets. Philip Ikeazor, wey now head Economic Policy, bring over 30 years experience from commercial banking, including leadership roles for Union Bank, UBA, Ecobank, and Keystone Bank. Him experience across African markets like Kenya and Uganda go help shape policy direction. Abdullahi, now in charge of Corporate Services, na experienced development economist wey don work with Kaduna State government, United Nations, and World Bank. Him background for economic planning and governance span more than 20 years. Lamido Yuguda, wey now oversee Financial System Stability, get deep experience for regulation, including former role as SEC director-general and membership of CBN Monetary Policy Committee. Emem Usoro, wey now lead Operations, also bring strong banking background from UBA and other senior roles. Overall, the reshuffle show say CBN dey reposition its leadership team to better manage economic challenges and ensure stronger financial system oversight.

Enugu State Government don come out clear say di news wey dey circulate online wey claim say people don suffer attack for Awgu, Awgu Local Government Area, na pure lie. Malachy Agbo, wey be Commissioner for Information and Communication, talk say nothing happen anywhere for Awgu or any part of Enugu State. Di government yan say di story na fabrication wey some people dey use try cause wahala and fear among citizens. Agbo advise di people make dem no dey spread unverified news, because di state dey very peaceful and secure. Di government under Governor Peter Mbah don put security as priority and dey invest plenty resources to protect lives and property. E also warn say anybody wey dey spread fake news go face law. Government dey urge residents make dem dey calm, vigilant, and rely only on trusted sources when e concern security matter for di state. Ndi Enugu fit continue dey do their normal business without fear because di administration dey committed to their safety and wellbeing.

This article talk about how to design better financial services for women by learning from their own trusted savings associations wey dey common for Nigeria and other African countries. EFInA recent gathering for International Women’s Month bring together different stakeholders to discuss how women savings groups like Esusu, Adashe, and Ajo dey help women for rural areas and underserved communities where formal banks no dey reach well. These informal groups build on trust, social capital, and Ubuntu philosophy of collective support, making am possible for women to save, borrow, and support each other especially during tough times like conflict or climate challenges. The piece compare with South Africa stokvels wey Nedbank don integrate into their system with digital features, and Kenya chamas wey Postbank use 'bank-in-a-bag' approach to open over 88,000 women accounts. According to A2F 2023 survey, women rely more on informal providers because of lack of trust in formal ones, strict KYC, and no collateral. The article suggest say banks should partner with these women associations as intermediaries, use group validation instead of only collateral, and create products wey align with their existing dynamics. This way, financial inclusion go improve as women go accept services wey come through trusted groups. Instead of forcing women enter formal system, make the system adapt to their cultural realities for sustainable progress. Na important lesson for regulators, banks, and development organisations for Nigeria to embed these principles into formal finance.

Lagos State dey put strong measures for Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) to prevent Ebola from entering Nigeria. Even though we never get any Ebola case for Naija, the State health officials and airport authorities dey plan to reduce contact between travellers from Ebola-hit countries and other passengers. This one include better screening, emergency response systems, touchless temperature checks, digital health declarations, and dedicated processing channels for high-risk passengers. Prof. Akin Abayomi, Lagos Health Commissioner, lead the inspection, joined by other top health and aviation officials. Dem dey recall how Nigeria handle Ebola outbreak for 2014 when person from Liberia bring the virus enter Lagos, and dem wan make sure say vigilance no relax. Airport manager Olatokunbo Arewa confirm say dem don upgrade airport facilities, sanitiser dispensers, temperature monitoring and staff training. WHO report say over 900 suspected Ebola cases dey DRC and Uganda with more than 200 deaths, so Lagos dey serious with these preventive actions. Collaboration between state government, federal agencies, and frontline airport staff dey key to protecting public health and preventing any outbreak. The State dey emphasise fast detection, isolation, safe evacuation, and monitoring of travellers from affected countries to keep Nigeria safe.

On May 18, 2026, Niger finally reach agreement with China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), dem ending wahala wey don dey for more than one year. Under the new memoranda, Niger go get 45% share for WAPCO, CNPC local subsidiary. Management positions wey Niger people dey hold go jump from 30% to 60%, while 80% of operational jobs go reserved for national workers. Pipeline transport tariff don reduce from $27 to $15 per barrel, wey go save Niger about $106 million (60 billion XOF) every year. This deal come as Niger oil production don stabilise at 110,000 barrels per day since 2024 wey Niger-Benin pipeline begin dey run, giving Niger direct access to Atlantic coast for export. Niger dey plan other projects like refinery for Dosso, gas processing, strategic fuel storage, and the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline connecting Nigeria to Algeria for European market supply. Around 70% of Niger land na sedimentary basins, and 8 oil blocks covering 240,000 km² still dey for exploration. Niger model dey draw attention across West Africa as other countries like Chad dey look to copy am. The deal show say Niger fit negotiate better terms without wahala like nationalisation, using strategic leverage over pipeline access. This agreement dey part of bigger African resource nationalism trend since 2022. The government dey move to shift Niger from raw oil exporter to full energy value chain participant, while still keeping foreign partners onboard.