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Three Junta-Led African Nations to Ditch Franc CFA, Creates Monetary Union
Following Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger’s declaration to resign from ECOWAS, the three junta-led nations are reportedly discussing abandoning the region’s CFA franc...
Niger Republic restricts flights to and from Nigeria
The Niger Republic military government, led by Abdourahamane Tchiani, has announced an air restriction on flights to and from Nigeria. A memo obtained...
GRV Criticises Lagos Government’s Rushed Plastic Ban
Labour Party’s 2023 governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, GRV, has again strongly criticised the Lagos State Government for their sudden ban...
Engine Fire Causes Boeing 747 Cargo Plane to Emergency Landing
An Atlas Air Boeing 747-8 cargo plane was forced to make an emergency landing at Miami International Airport (MIA) Thursday night, January 18,...
Recap: Some Major Events that Shaped 2023
2023 is a year marked by thrilling triumphs, heart-wrenching losses, and shifts in the landscape of sports, politics, and entertainment. They unfolded in...
Russian Wheat Shipment Strengthens Economic Ties in Central Africa
At the Douala Autonomous Port in Cameroon, crane operators have been actively unloading 25,000 tonnes of wheat destined for local mills to produce...
Visa-Free Travel for Nigerian Passport Holders in 27 Countries – 2024 Update
Nigeria’s passport, ranking 95th globally in the 2024 Passport Index, provides access to 45 countries without a visa. Despite limitations, Nigerian travellers enjoy...
US to Build Drone Bases in West Africa
The United States, in its effort to support West Africa against terrorism, is pursuing a new strategy to counter the dual threats of...
First Ladies Roles in Governance, Giving Stipends?
There’s a never-ending question surrounding the role of First Ladies in governance, either to the President or the Governor, that remains unanswered. However,...
Hope on the Horizon: Malaria Vaccine to Reach Cameroon’s Population in 2024
Following the arrival of the first consignment of malaria vaccines in Cameroon on Wednesday, November 22 2023, the United Nations announced the imminent...
Coup attempt in Sierra Leone?
There have been reports of a coup attempt in Sierra Leone. Gunmen attacked the military’s main Wilberforce barracks in the capital, Freetown, and...
Nigeria’s “Danfo” Airline And The NCAA’s Dance With Death
On Sunday May 7, 2023, a Boeing 737-400 prepared to take off from Yola Airport on a scheduled local service to Nnamdi...