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Nigerian Govt Advises Citizens to Leave Lebanon Amid Israeli Attacks
The Nigerian Government issued a travel advisory informing its citizens to leave Lebanon or relocate to safer locations. Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Director of Media...
Senegal Part Ways with Coach Aliou Cissé Despite Unbeaten Run in 2026 W/Cup Qualifiers
Senegal has parted company with head coach Aliou Cissé, the winner of their historic 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and guided them...
Kogi Suspends Mining Activities Over Heightened Banditry
As a result of increasing banditry in Kogi state, the government has suspended all mining activities with immediate effect. The decision was taken...
Naira Suffers More Depreciation at N1,669/$, After Independence Day Celebration
The Naira has suffered a significant depreciation against the US Dollar upon resumption of trading after Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day holiday. Data from...
Ghana: Organised Labour Declares Nationwide Strike Over Government Inaction On Illegal Mining
Organised Labour in Ghana has announced a nationwide strike starting on October 10, 2024, to push the government to address the issue of...
Tanzania Launches First Locally Manufactured Aircraft, Skyleader 600
The first three Skyleader 600 aircraft made in Tanzania have officially started operations. David Grolig, Director of Airplanes Africa Limited (AAL), announced this...
Ghana’s Inflation Slightly Increases in September as Food Prices Rise
Ghana’s year-on-year inflation rate has increased to 21.5 per cent in September, up from 20.4 per cent in August. This marks the first...
Kenya’s Inflation Rate Drops to 3.6% in September, Marking a 12-Year Low
Kenya’s inflation rate fell to 3.6 per cent in September 2024, down from 4.4 per cent in August, according to the Kenya National...
Hisbah Bans Sports Betting in Kano, Introduces Stricter Rules on Night Movements for Women
The Kano State Hisbah Board has announced a ban on sports betting and introduced new rules that are reportedly aimed at curbing immorality...
150 Feared Missing After Boat Capsizes in Niger State During Maulid Celebration
At least 150 passengers are feared missing following a tragic boat accident in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State, authorities have confirmed....
NAFDAC Seizes N37 Million Worth of Unregistered, Counterfeit Products in Abuja Raid
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) raided supermarkets and open markets in some areas including Wuse and Garki...
Independence Day: Gombe Governor Inuwa Grants Clemency to 23 Convicts, Acknowledges Economic Hardship
Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has granted clemency to 23 convicts, offering them a second chance at reintegration into society, this he...