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February 19, 2026

Expensive cross-border payments limiting opportunities in developing countries: Cardoso

Mr Cardoso said cross-border payments have become central to the global financial system.

Olayemi Cardoso
February 11, 2026

12 sentenced to death in Sri Lanka over 2022 murder of MP

The ruling followed an extended trial in which a total of 42 people were indicted in connection with the killings.

Amarakeerthi Athukorala.
February 5, 2026

Sri Lankan schools face teacher shortages

More than 3,000 schools across Sri Lanka are operating with fewer than 10 teachers, highlighting widespread staffing shortages in the country’s education system.

Sri Lankan teachers
February 5, 2026

Sri Lanka appoints first female auditor-general

Sri Lanka on Thursday appointed Samudika Jayaratne as its new auditor-general, making her the first woman to assume the country’s top auditing post.

Samudika Jayaratne
January 27, 2026

Sri Lanka keeps watch as Nipah virus cases emerge

Sri Lanka has stepped up monitoring measures following reports of a Nipah virus cluster in India’s eastern state of West Bengal.

Patients in Sri Lanka hospital
January 26, 2026

Sri Lankan public hospital to offer IVF treatment for first time

According to health authorities, the move is expected to reduce the cost barrier associated with fertility treatment.

IVF Chart
December 1, 2025

Nigeria under Tinubu ranked lowest in quality of life globally, worse than Venezuela, Bangladesh, others

Nigeria’s low ranking came amid the aggressive economic policies President Bola Tinubu has implemented since assuming office.

Sleeping President Bola Tinubu
October 28, 2025

AADFI-ADFIAP CEO Forum: AGESI boss unveils AGOI to reposition nature as ‘investable’ capital

“The GOI is Africa’s answer to the global capital gap. It shows where nature is bankable, where governance is investable, and where capital can flow with confidence,” Mr Itua said.

Dr. Eugene Itua speaking during the Distinguished Panelists’ Session 1: Harnessing Sustainable Finance for Development: Exploring Innovative Financing Models to Accelerate Sustainable Development in Asia-Pacific and Africa at the AADFI-ADFIAP Joint International CEO Forum 2025, held October 22–24 at the Wynn Macau Hotel in Macau SAR.
October 15, 2025

FG urged to reform NIS for better structure, responsibilities

He urged the government to include migration in the school curriculum from primary to tertiary institutions.

Adebusuyi Adeniran,
August 12, 2025

120,000 Sri Lankans nabbed in nationwide drug crackdown

A statement noted that law enforcement officers also seized 934.55 kilos of heroin, 1,402.9 kilos of ICE, and 11,620 kilos of cannabis.

Cannabis (Credit: adf.org)