NCC THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced Sept. 14 as final deadline for National Identity Number and Subscriber Identity Module (NIN-SIM) linkage. The Director of Public Affairs, NCC, Dr Reuben Muoka, who disclosed this in a statement in Abuja…
••• Lauds President Tinubu for Placing a Round Peg in a Round Hole ••• Extols Amb.Mohammed’s Sterling Leadership Qualities and Experience as Hallmarks of a True Career Diplomat DIRECTOR-General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub,…
SOUTH African billionaire Johann Rupert has officially overtaken Nigerian business tycoon Aliko Dangote to become Africa’s wealthiest individual, according to the latest figures from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Rupert, who controls the luxury goods conglomerate Richemont, now boasts a net worth…
SOUTH Africa is currently investigating alleged corruption amounting to over $7bn at several major state-owned enterprises, according to a report released on Tuesday by the Special Investigative Unit (SIU), the country’s national anti-graft body. These investigations, some of which have…
SENEGAL has decreed a nearly three-year suspension of all mining activities along its side of the southeastern Faleme River, a move aimed at protecting the environment and supporting local communities affected by the rapid expansion of artisanal gold mining.…
IN today’s fast-paced digital era, it’s crucial for education systems worldwide to adapt, ensuring students are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in the 21st century. Nigeria, like many other countries, faces significant challenges in its…
APPLYBOARD, a leading platform for international student mobility, has announced the winners of its 2024 International Alumni of Impact programme, celebrating 10 exceptional former international students who have significantly impacted communities worldwide through their education. Among the honoured recipients…
THE Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Wamkele Mene, has expressed disappointment over South Africa’s reluctance to ratify the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), a crucial tool designed to cut trade costs and enhance the…
FOR more than a year maize prices in Kenya and Malawi have been much higher compared with other countries in the east and southern Africa (ESA) region. Several factors explain this. In Malawi, high fertiliser prices which resulted in lower fertiliser usage affected maize…
PROSECUTORS in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have called for the death penalty for 50 individuals, including three American citizens, over their alleged involvement in a failed coup attempt earlier this year. The demand was made on Tuesday by military prosecutor…
