AFRICA

Tinubu Approves New Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service for Nigerian Armed Forces

Tinubu has approved new HTACOS for Nigerian Armed Forces to improve welfare and operational readiness.

1 week ago

Nigeria to Fund N13 Trillion Budget Deficit in 2025 Through Borrowing, Says Wale Edun

The federal government has announced plans to finance the N13trn deficit in the N48trn 2025 budget proposal through borrowing.

1 week ago

Africa Needs $10 Billion Annually for Debt Refinancing from 2025 to 2033, AfDB Warns

AfDB has warned that Africa needs $10bn annually for debt refinancing from 2025 to 2033 to address rising debt distress…

1 week ago

Tinubu Urges Media Support for Tax Reforms, Calls It a Springboard for National Prosperity

President Tinubu has urged media support for proposed tax reforms, describing them as key to creating enduring national wealth and…

1 week ago

Africa Loses $275 Billion Annually to International Profit-Shifting, Says AfDB

AfDB has highlighted Africa is losing $275bn in tax revenue, urging stronger measures to tackle illicit financial flows and corruption.

1 week ago

Shettima Arrives Saudi Arabia, To Hold Bilateral Talks With Islamic Development Bank President

Shettima has arrived in Saudi Arabia for an official visit, received by the Deputy Governor of Madina Region

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Zeal Akaraiwe: CBN’s New System Removes Market Cling, Enhances Transparency and Boost Naira’s True Value

Zeal Akaraiwe has discussed CBN’s new system, highlighting increased transparency and forecasting a positive outlook for the naira in 2025.

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FEC Okays 161.3m Euros For Siemens Power Project Phase One

FEC has approved €161.3m for phase one of one of the Siemens power projects to be carried out across Nigeria

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Kenyan Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Murder of LGBTQ+ Activist Edwin Chiloba

Jacktone Odhiambo was sentenced to 50 years for the 2023 murder of gay rights activist Edwin Chiloba in Kenya.

1 week ago

EFCC Arrests 792 Suspects, Including 192 Foreigners In Massive International Cybercrime Syndicate Bust

The EFCC has arrested 792 suspects in a massive bust of a foreign cartel behind crypto fraud romance scams

2 weeks ago