KENYAN police established roadblocks on routes leading to the presidential palace on Thursday as some protesters vowed to ‘occupy State House,’ despite President William Ruto’s decision to withdraw proposed tax hikes. The tax proposals had ignited a week of nationwide demonstrations.…
THE Federal Government has reported significant boosts in the nation’s economy with the Excess Crude Account standing at 473.75 million dollars and Stabilisation Account at over N28.7 billion. The Government also said that the nation’s Natural Resources fund stood at…
THE IMF announced on Wednesday the completion of the third review of Zambia’s Extended Credit Facility, approving an immediate disbursement of $569.6 million. Additionally, the IMF has increased its total financial assistance to Zambia from $1.3bn to $1.7bn to help…
SADIBA Koulibaly, the former second-in-command to Guinea’s ruling general Mamady Doumbouya, died in detention on June 24, just days after being sentenced by a military court. Koulibaly, who was sentenced to five years on June 14 for desertion and weapon…
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed gratitude to Kenyan President William Ruto in a phone call on Wednesday for his efforts to de-escalate tensions in Kenya. The country has been rocked by widespread protests over a controversial tax bill,…
THE calls for restructuring Nigeria have intensified over recent years, reflecting the country’s deepening economic and political challenges. Various proposals have come forth, including the creation of the United States of Nigeria or the United Regions of Nigeria. These ideas…
A RECENT report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) reveals that foreign investment flows to Africa saw a slight decline in 2023. Despite this overall drop, significant investments in the clean energy sector emerged as a…
ASIWAJU Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s presidency of Nigeria has been heralded by several prominent figures, including Minister of Works Dave Umahi and ruling APC party chieftain Yekini Nabena, as divinely destined to span two terms, totalling eight years. These endorsements come…
FOLLOWERSHIP is often perceived as a passive role within leadership dynamics, yet its importance in shaping and influencing leaders cannot be overstated. The relationship between leaders and followers is a complex and dynamic interplay that significantly impacts the effectiveness, ethicality,…
BLOOMER Chocolate, North America’s largest cocoa processor, has unveiled a new product aimed at providing confectioners with a cost-effective alternative to cocoa butter amidst soaring cocoa prices. The product, launched on Tuesday, is designed to help candy makers manage the…
