Just In: CNG-Converted Vehicle Explodes at NIPCO Station in Benin
A gas-powered vehicle exploded at a NIPCO Ltd. Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) station in the Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State, on...
Nigeria’s Inflation Surges to 32.70% in September, as Petrol Prices Rise
Nigeria’s inflation rate in September 2024 rose to 32.70 per cent, an increase from 32.15 per cent in August. This is according to...
Nigeria’s Power Grid Collapses Twice in 24 Hours
Nigeria’s national electricity grid suffered its second collapse in less than 24 hours on Tuesday morning. According to a Punch report, the latest...
Kenya to Begin Real-Time Monitoring of Crypto Transactions for Tax Collection
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is set to introduce a new tax system that will enable it to track cryptocurrency transactions in real-time....
Abia Government Begins Roll-out of Interest-Free Loans for 302 Young Farmers
The Abia State Government has started distributing interest-free loans to 302 youths trained in agricultural ventures. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Okey...
GTBank Faces Backlash From Customers as Transition to New Banking System Causes Prolonged Delay
GTBank’s transition to the Finacle core banking system has encountered delays, leading to frustration among its customers. The bank initially announced branch closures...
Mpox: WHO Approves Administration of Jynneos Vaccine for Adolescents
On Monday, the World Health Organisation (WHO) announced its approval of Bavarian Nordic’s Jynneos vaccine for adolescents aged 12 to 17. This group...
DR Congo Halts Licensing Process for 27 Oil Blocks
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has halted the licensing process for 27 oil blocks, launched in 2022. This was announced through a...
National Assembly Proposes Increase in VAT to 10% by 2025, 12.5% from 2026
The Nigerian National Assembly is considering a bill to increase the Value-Added Tax (VAT) from 7.5 per cent to 10 per cent by...
Côte d’Ivoire Begins Talks to Commence Withdrawal of French Troops
French and Ivorian military officials have begun talks on the planned withdrawal of French forces from Côte d’Ivoire. General Pascal Yanni, the commander...
Gunmen Kill Four at Plateau Mining Site, Injure Five
Gunmen attacked a mining site in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State on Friday night and killed four youths. Five others were...
Major Fake Wine Factory Uncovered in Anambra, Seven Arrested
A major illegal wine production facility has been uncovered in Anambra State. It was raided by the Presidential Task Force Against Economic Sabotage...