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Abidjan-Lagos Transnational Coastal Highway Project to Link 5 West African Countries After Completion
The Abidjan-Lagos transnational coastal highway project, spanning 1,028 kilometres, has reached its final planning stage, with construction set to begin in 2026 and...
Village Chief, 14 Others Abducted by Bandits in Kaduna
Bandits have reportedly attacked Ungwan Babangida village in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, abducting the village head, Babangida Sojiji, and 14...
Niger Bans Export of Metal Scraps to Optimise Country’s Resources
Niger has announced a ban on the export of scrap metals, according to a decree issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry...
AFCON 2025: 24 Teams to Battle it Out in Morocco for AFCON Crown
The stage is set for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with all 24 teams confirmed for the highly anticipated tournament...
Nigerians React As Slapped Bolt Driver Apologises to Abia Lawmaker
Stephen Abuwatseya, a Bolt driver who was assaulted by a member of the Nigerian House of Representatives, Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, has issued a...
Mali: Ségou Customs Intercept Over 55 Tons of Spoiled Meat in Anti-Trafficking Operation
Customs officials in Ségou, central Mali, seized over 55 tons of spoiled meat, including goat, beef, liver, fish, and cheese, in an anti-trafficking...
Mali Criminalises Homosexuality, Bans LGBTQ+ Advocacy
The National Transitional Council (NTC) of Mali has adopted a revised penal code that criminalises homosexuality and prohibits advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights. The...
Kenya to Begin Real-Time Monitoring of Crypto Transactions for Tax Collection
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is set to introduce a new tax system that will enable it to track cryptocurrency transactions in real-time....
Cote d’Ivoire Cocoa Farmers Demand Higher Pay from Government
Cote d’Ivoire cocoa farmers have demanded higher pay from government amid an increase in the farmgate price for cocoa. The government increased the...
South Africa’s Central Bank Cuts Interest Rates as Inflation Reduces Beyond Expectations
South Africa’s central bank has reduced its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 8 per cent, marking the first rate cut...
Canada to Slash Foreign Student Permits by 10%, Tighten Immigration Rules
Canada has announced plans to reduce foreign student permits by 10 per cent starting in 2025. Immigration Minister Marc Miller revealed that the...
Bole Festival and the West African Festivals Circuit Connection
On August 7th, 2022, I attended the Bole Festival for the first time at Port Harcourt’s Yakubu Gowon Stadium. Stepping out of the...