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European financial institutions should assess whether the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) can be extended into tokenized payments, Bank of Italy Deputy Governor Chiara Scotti said, as policymakers look for ways to keep euro-denominated settlement central to digital finance.Scotti called a tokenized extension of SEPA an “important area for reflection” during a Monday speech at the Digital Assets and Monetary Policy Transmission workshop in Rome, saying Europe’s existing payments framework offers scale, shared standards and interoperability.Her comments come as the Eurosystem prepares a pilot for Pontes, a distributed ledger technology settlement initiative designed to link market DLT platforms with TARGET…
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The governorship aspirations of former Senate President Ahmad Lawan has ended following the endorsement of Baba Wali by key power brokers as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State. The endorsement of Mr Wali by the incumbent governor, Mai-Mala Buni, and the Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Gaidam, has reshaped the contest. The alignment of the two figures effectively ended Mr Lawan’s long-term ambition. The consensus between Messrs Buni and Gaidam, who are now the state’s power brokers, has also narrowed the path for other contenders like Mr Lawan whose supporters consider the right person with…
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has directed all Commissioners of Police to immediately undertake comprehensive audit of arms and ammunition within their respective commands. The IGP said “This exercise must be thorough, transparent, and properly documented, with detailed reports forwarded to the Force Headquarters within the stipulated timeframe,” According to Disu, the objective is to strengthen accountability, identify existing gaps, and provide an accurate assessment of the Police’s operational needs. “Let me emphasize that this is not a routine administrative task, but a critical measure to enhance our readiness, prevent misuse, and ensure that all assets entrusted…
An All Progressives Congress, APC, aspirant for the AMAC/Bwari Federal Constituency in the FCT, Sarah Ivie Adidi, has formally submitted her expression of interest and nomination forms amid renewed pledges of support from residents of the nation’s capital. The aspirant submitted the forms at the APC headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday. Addressing supporters and party faithful, Adidi said she remained committed and focused on making the AMAC/Bwari constituency a model in Nigeria through redevelopment and empowerment projects. She promised to work towards building a constituency that works for everyone, with special focus on infrastructure development, youth empowerment and improved security.…
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested six suspected kidnappers linked to multiple abduction cases in Kaduna State. Some victims of the kidnapping incidents have also been rescued. This was contained in a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer Anthony Okon Placid, on May 5 2026, and shared on the official X account of the Force. Those arrested include Yusuf Shuaibu 23year old, Abubakar Bature 19, Yau Murtala, Bello Suleiman 19, Abdul Kareem Nuhu 36 and Ahmed Musa 28year old. They were picked up on April 3 during an operation carried out by the Force Intelligence Department Special Tactical…
Kun Khalifat FC has credited youngsters Ajibola Emmanuel and Nnorom Mmesoma for their roles in the club’s push to avoid relegation from the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. Mmesoma scored in Kun Khalifat’s 2-1 win over Kano Pillars on Sunday at Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri. The Owerri-based club said the pair are driving their survival battle. “Ajibola Emmanuel and Nnorom Mmesoma, our wonder kids, keep doing the impossible,” Kun Khalifat FC posted on social media. The matchday 36 victory moved Kun Khalifat to 17th place on the NPFL table. Kun Khalifat will face Abia Warriors and Wikki Tourists in their…
The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Buba Marwa, has warned drug cartels operating in West Africa that a new partnership between Nigeria and Ghana will tighten the noose on illicit trafficking across the sub-region. Marwa gave the warning on Tuesday in Abuja while receiving a delegation from Ghana’s Narcotics Control Commission, led by its Director-General, Maxwell Mantey, on a study tour of the NDLEA’s operational model. “Let this visit serve as a warning to those who seek to destabilise our societies with illicit drugs: Nigeria and Ghana stand united. “We will continue to innovate, collaborate,…
The Coroner’s Court sitting at the Igbosere Magistrate Court, Lagos Island, on Tuesday suspended further hearing in the inquest into the death of 21-month-old Nkanu Adichie-Esege, son of author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Dr. Ivara Esege, pending directives from the Chief Coroner, Justice Mojisola Dada. The proceedings were halted after counsel from the Lagos State Attorney-General’s office informed the court that Attorney-General, Lawal Pedro, had directed that the matter be suspended until after a meeting with all parties scheduled for May 12, 2026. Coroner Magistrate Atinuke Adetunji, however, faulted the directive, stressing that the court was independent of the Ministry…
Learn about the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), the new party of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso. Discover its leadership, structure, and goals for 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/things-to-know-about-obi-kwankwasos-new-party-ndc/ Read the full article here
