THE Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede has called for all-inclusiveness and committed actions against economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption. He made the call on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at…
I have examined the two key contenders for the office of Secretary of the Benin Branch, and I think I have to take a stand for the records. I am aware that, like in every sector, systems and structures push…
By Inusa Ndahi, Maiduguri THE Borno State Government has commended the efforts of Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) for distributing crop production inputs, fertilizers and other interventions for about 9,975 farmers. The commendation was made in Dusuman village of Jere…
ZIMBABWE’S President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced that his country will soon join the BRICS economic bloc. The announcement came after Mnangagwa attended an economic forum in Russia, where he discussed Zimbabwe’s membership aspirations with key leaders of the bloc. BRICS,…
NIGERIAN labour unions have vowed to reject a 62,000 naira ($40) minimum wage offer by the federal government, threatening to resume strike action if their demands are not met. The unions are demanding a minimum wage of at least 250,000…
IN Nigeria, the debate over the appropriate minimum wage for workers has been a long-standing and complex issue. As the country grapples with economic challenges, regional disparities, and the need for social justice, finding a balance between fair compensation for…
THE Ethiopian government has announced that Africa’s largest hydroelectric power plant, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), has exceeded its expected electricity output. Over the past 10 months, the dam has generated more than 2,700 gigawatt hours (GWh) of electricity, surpassing…
An Iraqi court has issued death sentences to seven drug dealers, including a foreigner. “The Central Criminal Court issued a verdict to execute seven drug dealers, including a foreigner, who were convicted of trafficking narcotic substances,” the Supreme Judicial Council…
Libyan Prime Minister Abdul-Hamed Dbeibah has emphasised the importance of consolidating the efforts of all government institutions to enhance oil production. The prime minister made the remarks in a meeting with Farhat Bengdara, chairman of the Libyan National Oil Corporation…
FRENCH President Emmanuel Macron has announced the dissolution of the National Assembly, following defeat of his party in 2024 European Parliament (EP) elections, according to local media report. “I have decided to give you back the choice of your parliamentary…
