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Ghana: Mahama launches ‘No Fees Stress’ policy, Clears Fees for First 15,000 Tertiary Students
The Ghanaian government has cleared academic user fees for 15,000 first-year students in public tertiary institutions. President John Mahama announced this on Friday,...
Khaleej Times Report on “Starvation Crisis in Nigeria” Misleads Readers, Links Trump’s Aid Cuts to Unrelated Flood, Hunger
A recent report by the Khaleej Times claiming that Trump’s aid cuts have triggered a “starvation crisis in Nigeria” is inaccurate and misleading....
From Q4 2023 to Q1 2025: Lagos State Tops Domestic Debt Chart with ₦874bn, as Jigawa Shrinks to ₦1bn
Despite generating the highest internally generated revenue in Nigeria, Lagos State continues to lead the country in domestic debt, with its burden standing...
Nigerian Banks Resume International Transactions on Naira Cards After Years of Suspension Under Buhari’s APC Administration
After nearly three years of suspension on international transactions using naira-denominated debit cards, Nigerian banks have resumed these transactions, bringing relief to customers...
DICON Signs Defence Deal with Untraceable Firm for Satellite Laser Systems and Drone Production
On Thursday, July 4, 2024, the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Homeland Protectors and Supplies Limited....
Court Orders Senate to Recall Senator Natasha, Rules Suspension Is Excessive
A Federal High Court in Abuja, Nigeria, has ordered the Senate to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The Kogi Central lawmaker was suspended for...
Confederation of Sahel States Launches Alliance for Agricultural Seed Sovereignty
The Confederation of Sahel States (CSS), comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, has officially launched the Alliance of Agricultural Seed Producers of the...
Malian Army Kills 80 Militants in Response to Coordinated Attacks on Military Posts
Mali’s armed forces say they have killed over 80 al-Qaeda-linked militants following a wave of coordinated attacks on military positions in the central...
NIMC Services Still Down Despite Completion of System Upgrade
Despite the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) ‘s announcement that it has completed scheduled technical maintenance, Nigerians continue to face widespread service disruptions, sparking frustration...
Football: Legendary Nigerian Goalkeeper Peter Rufai Passes Away at 61
Legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, is dead. Fondly known by fans as Dodo Mayana, the iconic shot-stopper passed away on Thursday morning...
Reactions as Malian National Transition Council Member Detained in Côte d’Ivoire Amid Diplomatic Tension
The arrest of Mamadou Hawa Gassama, a prominent member of Mali’s National Transitional Council (CNT), by Ivorian authorities has sparked a new wave...
Niger Authorities Destroy Over $714,000 Worth of Illicit Drugs in Major Anti-Trafficking Operation
Niger authorities have destroyed record quantity of illicit drugs worth more than 420m CFA francs ($714,000 approximately) during a public ceremony held on...