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Breaking: Okonjo-Iweala Reappointed WTO Chief for Second Term
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has reappointed Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as its Director-General for a second term. The global trade body made the announcement...
Ghana: Direct Flights Between Kumasi and London Gatwick to Begin December 3
In collaboration with Ethiopian Airlines, the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) will operate direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kumasi Prempeh I...
Notorious Liberian Warlord Prince Johnson Dies at 72
Liberian warlord, senator Prince Johnson has died at the age of 72. Johnson was a notorious figure in Liberia’s civil wars from 1989...
UK’s Largest Visa Application Centre in Africa Opens in Lagos, Despite Moves to Reduce Immigration to the UK
The United Kingdom has opened its largest Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Africa, located in Lagos, Nigeria, amid the UK government’s ongoing plans...
Mali Detains Four Senior Barrick Gold Employees Amid Stricter Mining Regulations
Barrick Gold, a Canadian mining company, has confirmed the detention of four employees from its Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex in Mali. The employees were...
CBN Hikes Interest Rates to 27.50 Per Cent, Sixth Time in 9 Months
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to 27.50 per cent from 27.25 per cent, marking the...
Rising Costs Hit Abia, Lagos, Ogun, Rivers Residents Hard As Citizens Struggle To Make Ends Meet
Nigerians across the country are grappling with skyrocketing living costs, driven by a hike in fuel prices that has triggered sharp increases in...
After Exceeding 3 Deadlines, NNPC Claims Resumption of Port Harcourt Refinery
After missing three prior deadlines, the Port Harcourt Refining is said to have commenced crude oil processing. On Tuesday, the Chief Corporate Communications...
West Africa Dominates List Of Countries Offering Easy Entry To All Africans
West Africa has emerged as a dominant region in facilitating easy entry for African travellers, according to the latest Africa Visa Openness Index...
National Assembly Questions FG’s Continued Borrowing, Abaribe Criticises Tinubu’s Jet Purchase
The National Assembly has questioned the Federal Government’s continued borrowing despite surpassing revenue targets for the year. During an interactive session with revenue-generating...
Human Rights Lawyer Seeks Probe of Extra-Judicial Killings of Alleged TVC’s Arsonists, After Suspended-Sanwoolu Aide’s Statements
Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has called for a thorough investigation into allegations of extra-judicial killings following a shocking confession by Wale Ajetunmobi,...
One Year After Commissioning, Enugu’s Water Galleries Remain Abandoned with Dry Taps
One year after the commissioning of water galleries by the Enugu State government, residents have reported that many of the projects have been...