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FG Moves to Hike Electricity Tariff Despite Economic Hardship
Despite growing economic challenges facing Nigerians, the Federal Government has disclosed ongoing plans to increase electricity tariffs further. President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser...
Burkina Faso Begins Construction of 55 Medical Centres, 5 Intensive Care Units
Burkina Faso has launched the construction of 55 municipal medical centres and five intensive care units as part of the Presidential Health Initiative...
Nigerians Question BRT Lane Towing Penalties as World Adopts Automated Ticketing Systems
A viral video has sparked discussions about the lack of clear road signage and the absence of a viable traffic ticketing system in...
Senegal’s President Engages Kagame and Tshisekedi in Talks to Ease DRC-Rwanda Tensions
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has stepped into ongoing diplomatic efforts to address the crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)....
Kebbi State Govt. Awards Contract for Renovation of 97 Mosques Despite Widespread Poverty, Lack Of Access To Education, Inadequate Infrastructure
The Kebbi State Government has awarded a sub-contract for the renovation of 97 mosques across the 21 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the...
Ghana’s Central Bank Gold Reserves Increase By 11 Tonnes In 2024
According to the Bank of Ghana, Ghana has expanded its gold reserves to 30.5 tonnes by the end of December 2024, up from...
Niger Becomes First African Country To Eliminate River Blindness, A Major Cause Of Blindness Worldwide
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has certified Niger as the first African country to eliminate onchocerciasis, a parasitic disease that causes blindness. Niger’s...
Max Air Says International Operations Continues Despite NCAA’s Suspension
Max Air says its international operations remain unaffected despite the recent suspension of its domestic flights by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA)....
Liberia Seeks Burkina Faso’s Support for UN Security Council Bid Amid Shifting West African Alliances
Liberia has officially sought Burkina Faso’s support for its bid for the United Nations Security Council seat. The request was made during a...
JAMB Shifts 2025 UTME Registration to February 3 Over Suspension of Law Programmes in Some Universities
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has postponed the registration for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to Monday, February 3....
Auction or Scam? Nigerians Question EFCC as Anti-Graft Agency Blames Internet Glitches
Nigerians have raised concerns over the transparency of the recently concluded online auction of forfeited vehicles by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission...
AGF Says Egbetokun’s Tenure Lawful as Recent Bill Passed By National Assembly Allows IGP in Office Beyond Retirement
The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has defended the continued stay of Kayode Egbetokun as the Inspector-General...