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Nigeria lifts sanctions on Niger and reopens borders
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has lifted all economic sanctions imposed on neighbouring Niger, ending an!-->…
Victoire Ingabire: Rwandan opposition leader barred from election
Victoire Ingabire, an outspoken critic of President Paul Kagame, faces political obstacles as she seeks to!-->…
SON Release 80 Standards For CNG Vehicles, Others
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has introduced 80 standards to regulate the operations of Compressed!-->…
Ready to Release BazoumThe junta in Niger Republic
The junta in Niger Republic faces a serious dilemma as it prepares to release the ousted president, Mohamed!-->…
Heatwave Exacerbates Water Shortages in Johannesburg
Authorities in Johannesburg, South Africa's commercial hub, attribute the ongoing heatwave to reduced water flow,!-->…
Kenyan-led Haiti Mission in Pre-deployment Stage – Minister
The Kenyan government remains resolute in its plan to deploy hundreds of police officers to Haiti, despite the!-->…
Chad Announces Free Water and Electricity for Households
Chad's government has unveiled plans to offer free water and electricity to households until the end of the year.!-->…
South Africa lender absa Records Marginal Rise in Annual Profit
Absa Group, one of South Africa's top private lenders, reported a marginal increase in annual profit despite!-->…
Egypt Secures IMF Support Package, Reduce Budget Deficit
Egypt has embarked on significant initiatives aimed at decreasing its budget deficit, including the sale of real!-->…
Senegalese Opposition Coalition Unveils Campaign Platform
A Senegalese opposition coalition, supported by the influential figure Ousmane Sonko, launched its presidential!-->…
Central African States Lift Sanctions, Reintegrate Gabon into Regional Bloc
The Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) decided to lift sanctions on Gabon and reintegrate it!-->…
Africa’s gas production fields declining, AEC warns
NJ Ayuk, the Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber, has raised an alarm about the declining state of!-->…
South Africa’s Current Account Deficit Widens Sharply in Fourth Quarter
South Africa's current account deficit significantly expanded in the fourth quarter of 2023, reaching 2.3% of!-->…
Egyptian pound stable after devaluation, IMF deal
Egypt's currency remained stable at around 49.5 pounds to the dollar as the market opened on Thursday, following!-->…
Ghana Faces $3.8 Billion Funding Cut Over Anti-LGBTQ Bill
The Ghanaian government stands to lose $3.8 billion in World Bank funding due to the recent passage of an!-->…
Zambia Plans to Import and Ration Electricity Due to Drought
Zambia is grappling with a severe drought crisis, prompting President Hakainde Hichilema to announce plans to!-->…
Ghana’s Parliament Faces Power Cut Over Unpaid Debt
Ghana's state-run electricity provider, ECG, took the drastic step of briefly cutting off power to the parliament!-->…
ICC Orders Record Reparations for Victims of Ugandan Militia Commander
International Criminal Court (ICC) judges have ruled that nearly 50,000 victims of Ugandan militia commander!-->…
Benin Republic’s Dollar Bond Oversubscribed, Raises $750m
Benin Republic successfully issued its first-ever dollar-denominated bond, raising a substantial $750 million. The!-->…
Tullow Oil To Plan Temporary Halt in Ghana Drilling Operations
Tullow Oil, in collaboration with its Joint Venture Partners, is gearing up for a temporary suspension of drilling!-->…
UBA Appoints new CEOs in Kenya and Sierra Leone
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has announced the appointments of Mary Mulili and Mohamed Alhajie Samoura as the!-->…
Alan Kyerematen Plans to Revitalize Ghana’s Economy
Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen, Leader and Founder of the Movement for Change, has introduced his Great!-->…
World Bank’s Managing Director to Embark on Visit to Nigeria
Anna Bjerde, the Managing Director of Operations at the World Bank, is poised to undertake a pivotal two-day!-->…
NGX Regulation, IFRS, and FRC Nigeria Commits to Sustainability Reporting
The NGX Regulation Limited, IFRS Foundation, and Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria have reaffirmed their!-->…
Ghana Cabinet Withdraws 15% VAT on Electricity
The Ghanaian Cabinet has decided to retract the 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity in response to widespread!-->…
COCOBOD Dismisses Reports on Cocoa Importation as “Misinformation”
COCOBOD has refuted media reports regarding a leaked official letter purportedly approving the importation of!-->…
Delta Air Lines Ranks 11th on 50 Most Admired Companies List
Delta Air Lines has secured the 11th position on Fortune Magazine's prestigious Top 50 Most Admired Companies!-->…
Exit of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Threatens ECOWAS Trade Relations
The potential withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Republic from the Economic Community of West African!-->…
Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline: Minister Assures Uninterrupted Supply
Mr. Ekperikpe Ekpo, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), has provided reassurance of uninterrupted!-->…
FG to Enforce Sanctions on Vessels Violating Maritime Regulations
During the arrival ceremony of the 'CMA CGM Scandola', the largest container vessel fueled by Liquefied Natural!-->…