AFRICA

NJC Recommends Compulsory Retirement of Two Judges Over Age Falsification

NJC has recommended retirement of Imo Chief Judge and Yobe Grand Kadi for age falsification, ordering salary refunds and compliance.

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68 Abia Directors Face Compulsory Retirement Amid Controversy Over Tenure Policy

68 Abia Directors are faced with compulsory retirement, claiming political undertones and financial insecurity due to unpaid benefits from last…

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IMF Urges Sub-Saharan Africa to Close Gender Gaps, Predicts Potential 30% GDP Boost

IMF has urged Sub-Saharan Africa to close gender gaps, citing potential 30% GDP increase through improved women's economic participation.

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FAAN Announces Power Shutdown at Murtala Muhammed Airport for 4.5 Hours on November 16, 2024

FAAN has announced a power shutdown at Murtala Muhammed Airport's international terminal for maintenance on November 16, 2024.

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Femi Falana Criticised Over Remarks on Judges’ Residential Quarters Built by FCTA

Femi Falana has faced criticism over remarks on the residential quarters built for judges by the FCTA

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Experts Question Feasibility of Nigeria’s N47.9trn 2025 Budget Amid Rising Debt, Economic Challenges

The federal government’s N47.9 trillion 2025 budget proposal is facing skepticism over its ambitious projections, rising debt, and economic challenges.

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Supreme Court Upholds EFCC, ICPC, NFIU’s Authority to Probe All Government Levels

The Supreme Court has upheld EFCC, ICPC, and NFIU's powers to investigate financial crimes across federal, state, and local governments.

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President Tinubu Confers a Posthumous National Honour on Taoreed Lagbaja

President Tinubu has awarded the Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) honour to late Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja.

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Cholera Suspected Behind Mysterious Deaths In Sudanese Town

Cholera is suspected as the cause of the mass death in Sudan’s besieged town of al-Hilaliya amid ongoing conflict.

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Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Rises To 33.88% In October Amid Ongoing Economic Strain

Nigeria's inflation rate climbed to 33.88% in October, from 32.7% in September, marking a second month of increases.

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