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Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso’s Exit from ECOWAS Takes Effect Amid Regional Tensions

The withdrawal of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States…

Deaths Reported in DR Congo Prison Break

A mass jailbreak unfolded on Monday morning at a prison in Goma, a city in eastern…

Naira Strengthens as CBN Interventions Boost Currency Stability

The value of the naira closed last week on a stronger note, appreciating by 1.1% at…

Japan’s Osaka Bans Street Smoking Ahead Of Expo 2025

The Japanese city of Osaka implemented a citywide smoking ban on public streets on Monday, aiming…

Israel Allows Gazans to Return as New Hostage Release Deal Reached

Israel announced that Palestinians would be allowed to return to the northern Gaza Strip starting Monday…

US Halts Visa Issuance at Embassy in Colombia

On Sunday, the United States halted visa issuance at its embassy in Colombia as part of…

Nigerian Music Icon 2Baba Announces Separation from Wife Annie Macaulay

Nigerian music legend Innocent ‘2Baba’ Idibia has ignited a storm of controversy after posting a video…

FMITI Targets MSME Census, Trade Growth, and Industrialisation in 2025

The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment (FMITI) has announced plans to conduct a nationwide…

Tax Reforms and Diaspora Engagement Expected to Boost Nigeria’s Revenue and Economic Stability in 2025

The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has projected…

Nigerian Telcos Await NCC Guidelines for Controversial 50% Tariff Hike Implementation

Telecommunications operators in Nigeria are awaiting detailed directives from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to clarify…