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AfDB’s Adesina Critisises Tinubu’s Duty-Free Food Imports Policy
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, has raised critical concerns over President Bola Tinubu‘s duty-free food imports directive,...
Euro 2024 Update: Quarterfinals Preview, What Next?
The UEFA European Championship 2024 in Germany has seen several notable developments, exciting, disappointing performances and results since it started last month. Moving...
Sudan: RSF Captures State Capital, Singa, Thousands Flee
Paramilitary forces battling Sudan’s regular army for over a year have claimed the capture of Singa, the capital of Sennar State, in the...
IMF Approves $360 Million For Ghana After Second Review
On Friday, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the second review of Ghana’s $3 billion loan program, allowing an immediate release of approximately...
Top 10 Must-Watch West African Films/Shows for June 2024 – WAW Edition
As June 2024 comes to an end, West African cinema continues to showcase its rich storytelling and cultural diversity. This month offers a...
Nollywood Biopic “Funmilayo Ransom Kuti” Concludes Successful Cinema Run, Premieres on Prime Video
The Nollywood biopic “Funmilayo Ransom Kuti” has concluded its five-week exclusive run in Nigerian cinemas, grossing N156.6 million. Checks by Nairametrics confirm that...
For The First Time, I Realized I Was A Commodity – Genevieve Nnaji On What Hollywood Made Her Feel
Genevieve Nnaji, a renowned Nigerian actress and filmmaker, recently disclosed her disheartening experiences with Hollywood following the success of her 2018 film, “Lionheart.”...
G7 Pledges $420 Million for African Infrastructure as Adesina Criticizes Resource-Backed Loans
Leaders of the G7, an informal group of seven advanced economies and some of Nigeria’s key trading partners, have pledged a $420 million...
Middle Eastern, Asia-Pacific Carriers Dominate Top 25 Airlines List For 2024
In the wake of recent aviation tragedies, such as the scary Japan Airlines crash in Tokyo and the tragic death of Access Holdings’...
CAPPA Chooses Tax Increase On Tobacco For Child Protection Over Calls For Crackdown On Illicit Trade
Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), a non-profit organisation, has urged the government to raise tobacco taxes to control tobacco use among...
Niger State: Women Affairs Minister Supports Mass Marriage With Donations And Scholarships
Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, announced scholarships and distributed various gift items to 100 about-to-be-married orphaned girls in Niger State on Thursday....
Kenyan Climber Dies on Mount Everest, Guide Missing
A Kenyan climber, Joshua Cheruiyot Kirui, has died on Mount Everest, Nepalese officials announced on Thursday, raising the season’s death toll on the...