A unifying flair for the dramatic

Oba Ewuare II of Benin rejected the introduction of the Iyaloja title in Edo markets, insisting that the palace-recognised Iyeki remains the traditional market leader and that the Iyaloja concept is foreign to Benin culture. Could this reflect growing friction between tradition and modern political influence?

The AfDB approved a $500 million loan to support Nigeria’s fiscal and power reforms, while the CBN introduced stricter agent banking rules, including a ₦1.2 million daily cash-out limit and real-time settlements. Do these moves reflect renewed confidence in Nigeria’s reform and economic stability efforts? 

Côte d'Ivoire has banned protests over the exclusion of opposition figures from the October 25 presidential election, as President Alassane Ouattara seeks a fourth term. Will this move deepen political tensions?