ON December 7, Ghana will head to the polls to elect a new president and parliament in what could be a pivotal moment for the nation’s economic trajectory. As President Nana Akufo-Addo steps down after two terms, the spotlight falls on the…
THE British government collected over $40 million from processing more than 225,000 UK visa applications from Nigerians between June 2023 and June 2024, according to official figures. Despite this significant revenue, rejection rates for Nigerian applications have surged, fuelling dissatisfaction…
SUB-SAHARAN Africa’s mobile connectivity landscape is set for unprecedented growth, with subscriptions projected to soar from 950 million in 2023 to 1.2 billion by 2030, according to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report. This represents an annual growth rate of 4 percent,…
THE death toll from devastating landslides in eastern Uganda has risen to 19, with more than 100 people still unaccounted for, according to police reports on Friday. Torrential rains triggered the landslides, which swept through villages in Bulambuli district, leaving…
FRANCE has officially recognised its role in the 1944 massacre of West African troops in Senegal, marking a significant step in addressing a long-standing historical grievance between the two nations. Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye confirmed the acknowledgment as both…
SENEGAL’S President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has announced plans to end the long-standing presence of French troops in the country, marking a significant shift in the nation’s foreign policy. In an interview with French daily Le Monde, Faye declared, ‘There will soon…
NIGERIA and France have solidified their partnership with two key agreements signed during President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Paris. The deals, announced on Friday by Nigeria’s presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, will see €300 million invested into key sectors such…
OGUN Chief Judge (CJ), Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, has granted amnesty to 14 inmates as part of efforts to decongest the state correctional centres. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the decongestion exercise was held on Friday at…
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu said late Thursday that the reforms embarked upon by his government would improve Africa’s economic prospects. A statement by Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser, Information and Strategy, indicated that Tinubu said this at State Dinner…
THE United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has reaffirmed its dedication to eradicating the scourge of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), protecting women and girls, and supporting survivors in their journey to recovery. Dr Natalia Kanem, UNFPA’s Executive Director, made this commitment…
