ZIMBABWE’S President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced that his country will soon join the BRICS economic bloc. The announcement came after Mnangagwa attended an economic forum in Russia, where he discussed…
NIGERIAN labour unions have vowed to reject a 62,000 naira ($40) minimum wage offer by the federal government, threatening to resume strike action if their demands are not met. The…
IN Nigeria, the debate over the appropriate minimum wage for workers has been a long-standing and complex issue. As the country grapples with economic challenges, regional disparities, and the need…
THE Ethiopian government has announced that Africa’s largest hydroelectric power plant, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), has exceeded its expected electricity output. Over the past 10 months, the dam has…
An Iraqi court has issued death sentences to seven drug dealers, including a foreigner. “The Central Criminal Court issued a verdict to execute seven drug dealers, including a foreigner, who…
Libyan Prime Minister Abdul-Hamed Dbeibah has emphasised the importance of consolidating the efforts of all government institutions to enhance oil production. The prime minister made the remarks in a meeting…
FRENCH President Emmanuel Macron has announced the dissolution of the National Assembly, following defeat of his party in 2024 European Parliament (EP) elections, according to local media report. “I have…
THE Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NiDCOM) chairman, Dr Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has cautioned Nigerian citizens travelling through Switzerland regarding the possession of laser pointers at their airports. The NiDCOM chairman, Dabiri-Erewa,…
The Supreme Court of Nigeria, Abuja on Friday reversed the final forfeiture order made against N1,222,384,857.84 linked to Melrose General Services Limited, associated with the much-talked-about Paris Club Refund. The…
THE Presidency announced on Saturday that the sum of N60 million has been disbursed to 120 youths selected from across the country. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on…