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Kenyan Government Demolishes Flood-Prone Homes, Offers $75 Aid
The Kenyan government has begun bulldozing homes in Nairobi flood-risk zones, offering displaced families 10,000 Kenyan shillings ($75) to find new places to...
WHO Deploys 720 First Responders to Aid Kenya’s Flood Crisis, Provide Health Services
The African Region Office of the World Health Organisation (WHO), on Wednesday, said it has taken action in response to the flooding crisis...
Nigeria Seeks bids for 12 Oil Blocks, Promises Transparency
Nigeria has called for international bids on 12 oil blocks, promising a transparent and fair bidding process. This announcement was made on Tuesday...
Nigerian-born Israel Adesanya Trains in Enyimba’s Classic Jersey
Nigerian-born MMA superstar Israel Adesanya, known for his dynamic fighting style and bold fashion choices, showcased his Nigerian pride again by training in...
#PressFreedom: NASS Bars Press Coverage in Senate Proceedings
Nigeria’s senate president, Godswill Akpabio, has barred over 10 TV stations and photojournalists from covering senate proceedings. This was disclosed following the resumption of...
Petrol Supply will Improve, Stop Panic Buying – NNPC Promises
Despite ongoing nationwide fuel scarcity, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited has once again cautioned motorists against panic buying petrol, known as...
Naira Weakens Against Dollar in Official, Black Markets
The Nigerian currency, Naira, has been trending downward against the US dollar in both official and black market segments. Data from the FMDQ...
Covid Vaccine Withdrawn By Producer After Admitting Dangerous Side Effect
AstraZeneca has announced the withdrawal of its COVID-19 vaccine, Vaxzevria, citing commercial reasons for declining demand. The decision, disclosed in a statement on...
Over 200 jobs at risk as Microsoft is set to close its Lagos Innovation Centre
Microsoft may be set to close its African Development Centre (ADC) located in Lagos, raising concerns about the fate of approximately 200 jobs...
17 Arrested in Kano for Running Illegal Bureau de Change
The police in Kano have arrested 17 suspected individuals for their involvement in the unlawful operation of Bureau de Change in the Wapa...
ECOWAS, Others hold Coordinated Meeting to Support Lagos Air Transport Program
The ECOWAS Commission, in a collaborative effort with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the Banjul Accord Group for Aviation Safety Oversight...
iPhone 17 series: Apple might launch a ‘Slim’ model not ’17 Plus
Amidst the anticipation for the forthcoming iPhone 16 lineup, which is still months away from its official launch, speculations surrounding the iPhone 17...