Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso quit ECOWAS
Three West African nations, Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, have left the Economic Community of West African States after military intervention. The…
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FCTA approves N7bn for teachers’ salary arrears
The Secretary for Education in the Federal Capital Territory Administration, Dr. Danlami Hayyo, has announced the approval of N7 billion to settle…
Lagos shuts down Lekki Conservative Centre
The Lagos State government, through the Lagos State Safety Commission, has ordered the immediate shutdown of the Lekki Conservation Centre. In a…
10 oldest African billionaires in 2024
Within this vast economy are high-net-worth individuals whose entrepreneurial zeal and long-term success have made headlines for decades. These elderly billionaires have…
Tunisia clears all 2023 debts despite financial pressure
Tunisia has managed to pay off all of its internal and external debts for 2023, despite significant pressure on the state resources.…
FG approves new organizational structure for FIRS
The Federal Government has authorized a new organizational structure for the Federal Inland Revenue Service to improve operations. The agency announced this…
Cameroon launches malaria vaccination program to combat disease
Cameroon has initiated a malaria vaccination program to assist alleviate the load on the country’s health-care system. With the vaccination program starting…
British Council raises IELTS fee in Nigeria by almost 30%
The British Council of Nigeria has increased the fee for the English Language Testing System assessments by 29%. The Times reported that…
Ex-finance minister Agunloye freed from prison
By Christian George Former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye, has reportedly regained his freedom from Kuje Prisons after fulfilling bail…
Customs resume electronic auction of vehicles, overtime goods
The Nigeria Customs Service announced on Friday that it has resumed the electronic auctioning of abandoned, confiscated cars and other items, including…
Internet access cut poverty, boosted employment in 2023 – W’Bank
The World Bank has revealed that exposure to internet access after more than three years resulted in a 7% reduction in extreme poverty in…
New mosquito species ‘Steve’ threatens malaria fight in Nigeria, others
Nigeria and other African countries are at risk of malaria over the discovery of a mosquito species known as “Steve” (scientifically named…