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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
COCOA smuggling between Cote d’Ivoire and Guinea has escalated to alarming levels, with an estimated 50,000 metric tonnes – valued at approximately $573 million – illegally transported across the border…
MAURITIUS’ former central bank governor, Harvesh Kumar Seegolam, was arrested on January 3, 2025, upon his return to the island, following an investigation into allegations of conspiracy to defraud. The…
THE Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has announced an impending power interruption in parts of its franchise areas between Jan. 6 and Jan. 21. The AEDC made the announcement on…
THE Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted hazy weather condition from Saturday to Monday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Friday in Abuja envisaged moderate dust haze on…