The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will decide on Monday whether to proceed with their annual meetings that were originally planned to take place in earthquake-ravaged Morocco, according to information revealed by IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva in an exclusive interview with Reuters. Following a thorough evaluation of Morocco’s suitability to host […]
On Thursday, Morocco made the announcement that it would begin a relief effort to assist and rehouse the occupants of the approximately 50,000 buildings that were destroyed in the earthquake that occurred one week ago. Since it struck on Friday in the Al-Haouz province, which is located south of the tourist hotspot of Marrakesh, the […]
Nigerian music is popular across Africa. Nigerian musicians have established themselves in Africa and beyond. A testament to this success is the fact that some of these Nigerian musicians are extremely rich. Do you know that some artists also have their own private jets? Yes, you heard it right! Read this article to know about […]
Madagascar’s opposition parties have condemned what they call an “institutional coup” after the prime minister, an ally of President Andry Rajoelina, was put in control of the nation in the lead-up to a presidential election. Ten of the thirteen candidates for president claimed in a letter to the electoral authorities on Tuesday that Rajoelina and […]
Nigeria is set to increase its palm oil production through a new partnership between the Nigerian Institute for Oil Palm Research (NIFOR) and Luscei Investment Limited. Under the agreement, Luscei Investment will host NIFOR’s Extension Works Seed (EWS) fields and receive free seedlings for a 40-hectare field. The private company will manage the planting, maintenance, […]
BBNaija All Stars, also known as Big Brother Naija Season 8, is the eight and all star season of the Nigerian reality show Big Brother. Ebuka Obi-Uchendu is the host of the Nigerian reality show Big Brother Naija. The makers have selected popular housemates from previous editions of the reality show. Ever since its release, […]
Apple recently unveiled its much-anticipated iPhone 15 lineup in a grand event. This lineup includes four exciting models: the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max. These new iPhones have been manufactured in India. They come with a range of impressive features that have tech enthusiasts buzzing with excitement. […]
On Wednesday, residents of the city of Derna in eastern Libya counted their dead in the hundreds, and they feared a very terrible toll as a result of two dams breaking under the pressure of torrential rains, releasing tremendous floodwaters that swept away everything in their path and killed thousands of people. Because it is […]
The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, or AFCON 2023, the 34th edition of the biennial African association football tournament organized by Confederation of African Football, will take place in January 2024. The qualified teams have expressed happiness after gaining their spots in the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Ivory Coast. Which […]
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has concluded his working visit to the UAE with a number of key agreements, including resumption of flights, facilitating investments worth billions and normalising relations between the two countries. Following the visit, the president informed of the UAE’s widely-welcomed move to lift a visa ban on Nigerian travellers to the […]
Top Nollywood actors and actresses have established their names across the world. They are famous for their brilliant acting and good looks. Some Nollywood actors and actresses have also been part of international films. Do you know that various Nollywood actors and actresses are also PhD holders? Yes, you read it right. Let’s talk about […]
Police arrested Tundu Lissu, a well-known opposition figure in Tanzania and vice chairman of CHADEMA, in a brief but significant event on suspicion of organizing an unlawful meeting. However, a few hours later, he was quickly freed on bond. Along with other party leaders, Lissu, an outspoken opponent of President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s administration and […]
Over 48 hours have passed since the earth beneath Morocco’s feet shook, claiming the lives of over 2,100 souls. Moroccan rescuers, joined by international teams, remain locked in a desperate race against time. Their mission is to uncover survivors amidst the rubble and offer solace to the hundreds whose homes crumbled to dust. Spain, Great […]
A famous Nollywood actress, Moyo Lawal, is in trouble. The actress, who won the award “Revelation of the year” at Best of Nollywood Awards in 2012, has been receiving hate on social media. The actress, best known for her talent, striking beauty, and her contributions to the Nigerian entertainment industry, is shattered because of a […]
Last week on the Nigerian stock market, we saw some ups and downs in various sectors. The Insurance sector didn’t do well last week. It was the biggest loser, dropping by 2.9 percent. This happened because people were selling more insurance-related shares, and two specific insurance companies, Cornerstone Insurance and CHIPLC, saw their share prices […]
A powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit central Morocco late Friday, injuring scores of people and causing severe damage in several areas. The epicentre was in the High Atlas Mountains, 71 km south-west of the Unesco-protected old city of Marrakesh. The death toll from the quake has soared to more than 2,000, with the interior ministry […]
Ashmusy, a Nigerian comedian with over 1.5 million followers on Instagram and over 100,000 subscribers on YouTube, is reportedly rich. Amarachi Amusi, aka Ashmusy, has revealed that she earns N5m to N65m monthly, which is a good amount of money. How did she get rich? While featuring on the latest episode of the “Tell Your […]
In a historical turn of events, the African Union (AU) is edging closer to becoming a significant player in the global economic arena as it stands on the threshold of joining the G20. As the 18th G20 Summit unfolds in New Delhi, the world anticipates an event that could potentially transform it into the G21, […]
Kais Saied, the 7th President of Tunisia, has urged the central bank to finance the budget directly by buying state bonds, citing that the central bank is a public institution. On Friday, the President of Tunisia said that the 2016 law should be reviewed to help the central bank finance the budget directly. Previously, Tunisia’s […]
On Thursday, the leader of the Sudanese armed forces, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, traveled to Qatar to meet with the emir of that country. This was al-Burhan’s third trip outside of Sudan since the conflict began in April. He had already traveled to Egypt and South Sudan in recent days. Burhan, whose men are engaged in […]