To ensure the renewal process of passports for Nigerians living in the country, the Nigeria Immigration Service has come up with an online contactless system that can be utilized by qualified Nigerians. Nigeria passport renewal online 2026, The online passport renewal program is meant for citizens who want to renew their already expired e-passports using […]
Kenyan commuters now pay more for public transport services due to a recent rise in fuel prices that saw the price of diesel being raised by KSh46. Kenya fuel price hike, In its fuel review, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) stated that the cost of diesel will rise by KSh46.29, making the new […]
Communities in many parts of the Western Cape will have to pay additional money for trips on minibus taxis after some taxi operators increased taxi fares for various routes in several areas. Fare hikes ranging from R2 to R5 per trip were said to apply to some of the minibus taxi routes in and around […]
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has made known his reasons behind selling his luxurious houses abroad in the US and the UK, noting that he now wants to focus on building his industrial empire in Nigeria. Aliko Dangote refinery investments, During an interview with Nicolai Tangen, who is the CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management, Dangote […]
As per reports, the ongoing Ebola virus outbreak in the Ituri area of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is caused by the Bundibugyo strain, which has no approved vaccine yet. Ituri Ebola outbreak, The Ebola virus strains being tested in labs around the world have mostly been Zaire-type strains because this was the one […]
An Ebola outbreak Ituri province has been declared by health experts in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The majority of the cases have been found in Ituri province. The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) reports that there have been hundreds of cases and deaths linked to the disease in […]
There is an increasing trend of fraud losses in the banking sector of South Africa amid the continuous growth in digital banking and real-time payments in the country. According to a new survey conducted by the fraud detection company BioCatch, bank leaders in South Africa are facing an escalation in fraud attacks and losses within […]
The application of mobile money services such as M-Pesa, Airtel Money, Pesapal, and Kenswitch in Kenya might incur additional costs to Kenyans owing to the newly proposed charges in the Finance Bill 2026. The National Treasury is proposing to add a 16% VAT on the charges made by the payment platforms, which will definitely have […]
The Finance Bill proposed in Kenya is expected to increase the price of all smartphones within the country significantly since it imposes a duty of 25 percent on all mobile phones. According to the bill that has been introduced this week, the government intends to impose an excise tax equaling 25 percent of the excisable […]
A well-known influencer and businessman in Ghana, going by the name SoAfrican, has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department of the Ghana Police Service over alleged cyber sex trafficking and sending of intimate videos without the consent of their owners. SoAfrican arrest, is the name of the person whose real name is Joshua Kojo […]
Finally, Nigeria’s Digital Switch-Over (DSO) program is to be commissioned officially on June 17, 2026. This marks a crucial phase where there will be a switch from an analogue TV system to a digital one. Nigeria Digital Switch Over, This was announced by Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, following the inspection […]
Egypt will be observing International Museum Day on May 18, 2026, when citizens will get free access to several archaeological sites and museums managed by the Supreme Council of Antiquities. Egypt International Museum Day, This program is strictly for Egyptians only, and visitors should show their National ID card in order to enter freely. The […]
Travelers from Nigeria who wish to visit Rwanda will be able to experience smooth visa-free entry due to Rwanda’s new visa-free and visa-on-arrival policy towards Africans. Rwanda visa free for Nigerians, According to the new program, Nigerians will have free access to Rwanda and stay there for up to 30 days from their date of […]
In the year 2026, more Nigerian students from various fashion, technological, vocational, and mechanical-related courses are included in the government’s NELFUND student loan program for students attending university or polytechnics in Nigeria. NELFUND student loan 2026, This student loan program, which was created by the government to increase access to tertiary education and training, provides […]
Following another addition of businesses to its blacklist, South Africa’s National Consumer Commission (NCC) has recently issued a warning about the increased risk of being scammed by so-called ghost companies, which are now 110 businesses added to the list. South Africa ghost companies 2026, According to the NCC, consumers face the risk of being scammed […]
In May 2026, the United States government will issue new travel advisories, which include a level 4 alert for nine African nations. US Level 4 travel advisory Africa, According to the U.S. State Department Travel Advisory, level 4 alerts are generally used for destinations where there exist serious safety issues, including terrorism, civil unrest, crime, […]
The effort by the Nigerian government to address its housing problem is front and center as the Renewed Hope Housing Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Summit commences today at Shehu Musa Yar’adua Center, Abuja. Tinubu Housing PPP Summit, The summit, attended by policymakers, real estate developers, financiers, and other stakeholders, will help speed up the implementation of […]
The Nigerian film industry is going through hard times due to the loss of one of its renowned stars. Alexx Ekubo died at the age of 40 as a result of an alleged struggle with cancer. Alexx Ekubo death, Several entertainment news outlets in Nigeria, as well as globally, have reported his death. Tributes are […]
Orange recently announced a huge opportunity for young people in Africa in terms of free certification in AI technologies. free AI certification for African youth, It will take place at Orange Digital Centers and on the new platform called AI for Youth Africa. What Is the Free AI Certification Program? This certification is a collaborative […]
South Africans have a new opportunity to protect themselves from receiving multiple spam calls, unsolicited SMSes, and unnecessary marketing emails. The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has launched a nationwide central “opt-out” list under the amended regulations in the Consumer Protection Act, 2026. How to stop spam calls in South Africa, It enables individuals to put […]