Month January 2025

LG Autonomy: NULGE Slams President Tinubu, Soludo, Otti

THE National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has decried the late implementation of the local government’s financial autonomy in line with the Supreme Court ruling. Naija News reported that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, in a media chat, disclosed…

Drunken Zambian Officer Frees 13 Suspects For New Year

IN a bizarre New Year’s Eve incident, a drunken Zambian police officer freed 13 detainees from custody in Lusaka before fleeing the scene himself, officials confirmed. Detective Inspector Titus Phiri, reportedly intoxicated, seized keys from Constable Serah Banda at Leonard…

Tullow Oil Escapes $320m Tax Claim in Ghana Ruling

TULLOW Oil, the West Africa-focused energy giant, has scored a significant legal victory in its ongoing tax disputes with Ghana. The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) ruled that the contentious Branch Profit Remittance Tax (BPRT) does not apply to Tullow’s…

Revolutionising Value Chains with AI And Cybersecurity

IN today’s rapidly evolving business environment, companies must leverage technology to stay competitive. Value chain analysis, once a strategic tool for improving efficiency, is undergoing a profound transformation through artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity. These technologies are no longer optional;…

Somalia Joins UN Security Council for 2025-26

SOMALIA has officially taken its place on the United Nations Security Council as a non-permanent member for the 2025-2026 term. In a ceremony on Thursday, the East African nation joined Pakistan, Panama, Greece, and Denmark in assuming seats vacated by…

Ghana Passes Budget, Averts Government Shutdown

GHANA’S parliament has narrowly passed a provisional budget worth 68.1 billion cedis ($4.65bn), ensuring the government remains operational as President-elect John Dramani Mahama prepares to take office next week. The approval, announced by Parliamentary Speaker Alban Bagbin, came after an…