THE Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has expressed dissatisfaction over the large expanse of undeveloped land allocated to the University of Abuja, urging immediate development on the property. During a visit to the road leading to the EFCC…
THERE has been no breakthrough in efforts to reconcile the key figures involved in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State which led to a State of Emergency declared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi…
A WAVE of automation driven by artificial intelligence (AI) could put more African women than men in the outsourcing sector out of work by 2030, according to a new report unveiled at the Global AI Summit for Africa in Kigali,…
EXCITEMENT is palpable in Kigali, Rwanda, as the Global AI Summit on Africa gets into full swing, spotlighting transformative opportunities for economic growth and technological innovation across the continent. Among the headline developments energising the summit is the announcement from Cassava…
LESOTHO is in emergency mode as it rushes to send a high-level delegation to Washington, DC, in a last-ditch effort to reverse US-imposed tariffs that could devastate its fragile economy. The country’s trade minister warned on Friday that new 50% reciprocal tariffs—announced this…
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and the Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions DNFBPs, have restated their resolve to strengthen and deepen the existing collaboration between them in order to support Nigeria’s bid to exit the Financial Action…
LIBYA has ordered the closure of 10 major humanitarian organisations, accusing them of encouraging African migrants to settle in the country and threatening its demographic balance. The move has drawn sharp concern from international observers and humanitarian agencies, who warn…
NAMIBIA’S recently launched e-visa and visa-on-arrival system has generated over N$25 million (about $1.33 million) in its first month of operation, according to a statement from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security. The digital system, introduced on…
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr Ayo Sotinrin as the new Managing Director of Bank of Agriculture, effective immediately. Sotinrin brings a diverse and extensive background in the private and public sectors to his new role, Mr Bayo Onanuga,…
CHINA will impose a 34 per cent tariff on imports from the United States from April 10, customs authorities announced on Friday. The move comes in retaliation for a 34 per cent duty on Chinese goods announced by U.S. President…
