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Access ARM Pensions has exceeded the N4tn mark in assets under management, marking a major milestone and underscoring the strong momentum following the merger of Access Pensions and ARM Pensions. The achievement represents a significant increase from less than N3tn AUM recorded at the completion of the merger in October 2024. Since then, the combined entity has accelerated growth, supported by stronger governance structures, enhanced investment capabilities, and an expanded nationwide presence. The rapid increase of over N1tn in AUM in less than 14 months reflects growing confidence among contributors, increased contribution flows, and improved customer engagement enabled by more…

Senegal won their second Africa Cup of Nations title in dramatic fashion on Sunday after defeating hosts Morocco 1–0 following extra time at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, in a final that descended into chaos and controversy, The PUNCH reports. The Teranga Lions, playing their fourth AFCON final and first since 2021, overcame the Atlas Lions, who were contesting only their second final since 2004, to lift the trophy in a match marked by contentious refereeing decisions, a pitch protest, and a decisive goal from Pape Gueye. Senegal had enjoyed a relatively smooth run to the final, playing…

Bitcoin fell almost $3,500 on Monday as Europe hinted at retaliatory measures against US President Donald Trump, who threatened new trade tariffs unless negotiations could begin over Greenland. Bitcoin (BTC) prices have dumped 3.6% in a matter of hours, falling from $95,450 to just below $92,000 on Coinbase in early trading on Monday morning, according to TradingView.Around $750 million in long positions were liquidated in four hours, bringing total 24-hour liquidations to over $860 million, according to Coinglass. The asset had marginally recovered from its weekly low, trading at $92,580 at the time of writing. Meanwhile, precious metals have surged as they…

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Non-state actors are unrelenting in deepening the insurgency in the North-east, despite renewed efforts by the military to crush them. The Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP), one of the fundamentalist groups active in the region, plans to deploy more drones in attacking military bases this year. This would lead to a dangerous escalation of our insecurity crisis if this becomes a reality. A news report published by this newspaper last week, based on a confidential security assessment it sighted, revealed that ISWAP has enriched or expanded its drone capability, and it is on the cusp of launching well-coordinated aerial…

The All Progressives Congress has dismissed speculation that the defection of Abba Atiku could destabilise the ruling party, praising former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for what it described as a mature, hands-off response. The APC also insisted that the ruling party remains too structured and disciplined to be infiltrated. The party’s Deputy National Organising Secretary, Nze Chidi Duru, made the position known in an exclusive interview with The PUNCH while reacting to the political debate and suspicion that followed the younger Atiku’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party to the APC. Duru said the APC respected Atiku’s public stance on…

The Osun State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the killing of a former unit chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Kazeem Oyewole, who was allegedly murdered by suspected hoodlums in Osogbo on Sunday. The killing triggered tension across some motor parks in the Osogbo metropolis, as individuals believed to be associates of the deceased reportedly moved around major parks, allegedly searching for those suspected to be behind Oyewole’s death. Oyewole, who served as part-time chairman of the NURTW Aregbe Unit between 2018 and 2022, was said to have been attacked in the afternoon around Elelede…

When President Bola Tinubu carved out a new Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy in 2023, many saw it as an ambitious bid to unlock Nigeria’s vast maritime potential. In August that year, Adegboyega Oyetola, a former state governor known for his quiet efficiency, was appointed to helm the nascent ministry. Just over a year later, the once-neglected maritime sector has witnessed a remarkable turnaround. Oyetola’s technocratic leadership and deliberate policies are redefining Nigeria’s coastal and inland waterways as engines of growth, in line with the administration’s “Renewed Hope” agenda. Under his watch, the blue economy has evolved from…

The SUNU Group has marked the third anniversary of the passing of its founder, Mr Pathe Dione, across its operational footprints in Africa. According to a statement from the Nigerian arm of the company, the commemoration, which took place from Nigeria to the other 16 African countries where the Group operates, saw SUNU employees converge for thanksgiving services and special prayers in churches and mosques. Speaking on the sidelines of the commemoration in Lagos, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of SUNU Assurances Nigeria Plc, Dr Samuel Ogbodu, said the continued remembrance of the founder was driven by the depth of…

Ikorodu City returned to winning ways in the Nigeria Premier Football League on Sunday, securing a narrow 1-0 victory over Kwara United at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos. The victory was sealed inside the opening five minutes when Samuel Ezekiel met a precise cross from Jaguar Uche to head the hosts into an early lead. Despite the early deficit, Kwara gradually asserted themselves, with Akeem Akanni, Johnmark Aule and Babatunde Bright leading their efforts to level the score. Akanni’s powerful strike forced a fine save from the Ikorodu goalkeeper Michael Atata, and Aule’s follow-up narrowly missed the target. Tactical substitutions…