Month January 2025

FG, Ogun Boost Business, Launch $12m Agrochemical Plant

  THE Federal Government and Ogun State have reaffirmed their commitment to easing the process of doing business in the country. This is as they unveiled the Springfield Agro Limited Crops Protection Chemical Plant in Sagamu. This significant investment, worth…

First Lady Inaugurates Special Projects In Kwara

  THE First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has inaugurated several projects in Kwara, as part of her official visit to the state between Tuesday and Thursday. These projects include the official inauguration of Babatunde Idiagbon Flyover Bridge on Tanke Road…

Niger Renames Streets, Squares in Anti-colonial Move

NIGER has taken another step in its campaign to remove colonial influences by renaming several streets and squares in the capital, Niamey. The move replaces French-era names with those of national figures, reflecting the country’s growing push for self-determination following…

Zuma’s Daughter Faces Charges Over 2021 Riots

DUDUZILE Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma, is set to be charged for her alleged involvement in the deadly riots that shook the country in 2021, according to her father’s political party, uMkhonto WeSizwe (MK). As reported by the BBC,…

Calls Grow For Niger’s Bazoum After 550 days In Detention

MOHAMED Bazoum, Niger’s ousted president, has now spent 550 days in detention under the country’s military junta, with no formal charges against him. His legal team and global rights advocates warn that his prolonged confinement is setting a dangerous precedent…

Ghana Finalises Debt Deal With Official Creditors

GHANA has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with its official creditors, formalising a debt restructuring agreement reached last year, the country’s finance ministry announced on Wednesday. According to Reuters, the deal marks a significant milestone in Ghana’s ongoing efforts to stabilise its…