Pay More, Get Less: Nigerians Complain of Fast-Draining Data and Poor Network
Nigerians lament that network quality has significantly deteriorated despite paying more for telecommunications services. Many subscribers report frequent service disruptions, slow internet speeds,...
UK Suspends Aid and Imposes Sanctions on Rwanda Over Congo Conflict
The United Kingdom has suspended direct bilateral aid to Rwanda and imposed diplomatic and economic restrictions. This follows allegations that Rwanda supports the...
Enugu Assembly Moves to Regulate Rent, Scrap Caution Fees in New Bill
The Enugu State House of Assembly has introduced a bill seeking to regulate rent and address arbitrary housing charges. The Landlord and Tenant...
MultiChoice Hikes DStv, GOtv Subscription Prices Again, Citing Inflation
MultiChoice Nigeria has announced another increase in the subscription prices for its DStv and GOtv packages, effective March 1, 2025. The company attributed...
Nkrumah’s Party, Activists Sue to Remove Emmanuel Kotoka’s Name from Accra Airport
Social activist group Democracy Hub and the Convention People’s Party (CPP) have filed a lawsuit at Ghana’s Supreme Court to remove “Kotoka” from...
7,000 Lives Lost in DR Congo Fighting Since January – Prime Minister Laments
At least 7,000 people have died since January in ongoing fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka made...
Niger: National Committee Proposes Five-Year Transition to Civilian Rule, Recommends Naming Tchiani President
A consultative body appointed by Niger’s junta has proposed a five-year transition to civilian rule and the possibility of military leaders contesting elections....
Tanzania Overtakes Nigeria as Africa’s Second-Largest Maize Producer – Without GMOs
Tanzania has officially surpassed Nigeria to become Africa’s second-largest maise producer. The country recorded an output of 11.7 million tonnes in the 2023/24...
Barrick Gold Agrees to $438 Million Deal to Restart Mining in Mali, Report Says
Barrick Gold has agreed to pay $438 million to settle its long-running conflict with the Malian government. The Canadian mining company has reportedly...
Nigeria Sues Binance, Demands $81.5 Billion for Economic Losses and Back Taxes
The Nigerian government has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to order Binance Holdings Limited to pay $79.5 billion in damages for...
US Mission in Nigeria Assures ‘Comprehensive Monitoring’ in Response to Boko Haram Funding Allegations
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria has issued a vague statement following public outrage over allegations that American aid funds have been funnelled to...
Nigeria’s Inflation Drops to 24.48% After CPI Rebasing, Hardship Persists
Nigeria’s inflation rate fell to 24.48 per cent in January 2025 from 34.80 per cent in December 2024. The National Bureau of Statistics...