British Airways has grounded its aircraft at the Murtala International Airport, Ikeja, due to a technical fault. The airline has, however, apologised for the flight disruption. The airline’s Regional Commercial Manager, Nigeria and Ghana, Mrs Tutu Otuyalo, told journalists on…
THE U.S. Supreme Court on Friday upheld a federal law that makes it a crime for people under domestic violence restraining orders to have guns. The ruling handed victory to President Joe Biden’s administration as the justices opted not to…
A right-wing conspiracy theorist who attacked the husband of former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with a hammer was convicted of a host of charges in state court on Friday, following his conviction in federal court last year. A California jury…
THE Israeli army announced on Friday that it conducted airstrikes against Iran-backed militia Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon in response to ongoing attacks on northern Israel. There were no reports of injuries, according to a statement issued by the Israeli…
BURKINA Faso’s military leader, Ibrahim Traore, appeared on national television on Thursday to refute claims of a mutiny within the army. This follows a recent al Qaeda-linked insurgent attack that resulted in the deaths of over 100 soldiers near the…
THE IMF announced on Thursday that its executive board has approved a funding package for Tanzania amounting to $786.2 million to aid in addressing climate change. Additionally, a separate review has been completed, allowing for the disbursement of $149.4 million…
GHANA has reached a preliminary agreement with its bondholders to restructure $13bn in international debt, according to three sources who spoke to Reuters. This follows a recently finalised deal with official creditors. Key agreement details: Bondholders will face a principal haircut…
THE African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has signed an indicative term sheet with APD-Cameroon for the development and operation of a new port terminal in Douala, Cameroon, estimated to cost EUR210 million. According to the agreement, the financing will be divided…
NAMIBIA has become a focal point for oil exploration following several significant discoveries along its coastline in recent years. While the country has not yet commenced oil or gas production, major oil companies, including TotalEnergies and Shell, have uncovered reserves estimated at…
UGANDA has entered into an agreement with a business association from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to construct a new international airport, President Yoweri Museveni’s office announced on Friday. This development marks Uganda’s third international airport and extends the UAE’s…
