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Road To Extortion: How Security Forces Prey on Travelers on Lagos-Cotonou-Lome-Accra Route – Part II
PREFACE: In the first part of this report, we exposed the excessive number of checkpoints along one of West Africa’s busiest highways, which...
Idris Elba Launches Bold Plan to Build Africa’s Entertainment Industry, Starting in Zanzibar
Idris Elba, celebrated for his roles in The Wire and Luther: The Fallen Sun, is embarking on a mission to transform Africa’s creative...
Nigeria’s FG Proposes 5% Excise Duty on Telecoms, Gambling, and Gaming Activities
The Nigerian government has proposed a 5 per cent excise duty on telecommunications, gambling, and gaming services. This proposal is included in the...
Nigeria Secures Knockout Spot in FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup with 4-0 Win Over Ecuador
Nigeria’s Flamingos cruised into the knockout stage of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup following a dominant 4-0 victory over Ecuador in their...
Jumia Closes Operations in South Africa and Tunisia to Strengthen Other Markets
Jumia Technologies AG, an e-commerce platform, has announced its decision to shut down operations in South Africa and Tunisia by the end of...
Road to Extortion: How Security Forces Prey on Travellers on Lagos-Cotonou-Lome-Accra Route – Part I
Prologue: In the heart of West Africa, a long stretch of road connecting Lagos, Cotonou, Lome, and Accra conceals a dark secret —a...
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....
Senegal Govt to Unveil 25-Year Plan to Cut Foreign Dependence, Boost Local Growth
Senegal’s government has said it will introduce a new development program on October 14, to reduce reliance on foreign loans and prioritise local...
Nigerien Government Destroys 915 Tons Of Pharmaceuticals And Over 51,000 Shisha Items To Protect Public Health
The Governor of Niamey, Brigadier General Assoumane Abdou, along with the Public Prosecutor, security officials, and the head of the protection division for...
Courts Rejects Bail for Detained Binance Executive, Says Nigeria Can Handle His Health
Tigran Gambaryan, Binance’s head of financial compliance, has been denied bail for the second time as he faces money laundering charges in Nigeria....
Over 320 Border Routes Are Unmanned – Ex-Immigration Boss Reveals
A retired Assistant Comptroller-General of Immigration, Sunday Fagbamigbe, has revealed that over 320 border routes in Nigeria are unmanned and serve as illegal...
Idris Elba Urges African Filmmakers to Prioritise Quality For Global Success
British actor Idris Elba has called on African filmmakers to concentrate on producing high-quality content to compete on the global stage. Speaking at...