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President Ramaphosa Enforces Laws Over Hijacked Buildings

PoliticsSeptember 3, 2023

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the enforcement of laws to prevent the unlawful occupation of buildings in Johannesburg. His comments come after a fire broke out in a five-storey building that was…

India-Africa engagement: How Congo and Somaliland are crucial

PoliticsSeptember 3, 2023

The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Damodardas Modi, has been visiting African countries in recent years, highlighting the growth in India-Africa engagement. Narendra Modi’s third trip to South Africa was concluded with hope for the…

President Directs Agencies To Recover CBN’s N1.1 Trillion…

BusinessSeptember 2, 2023

President Bola Tinubu has given security agencies a critical mission of recovering a staggering N1.1 trillion in loans from beneficiaries of the Anchor Borrowers' Loan Scheme by September 18, 2023. The Anchor Borrowers' Loan Scheme,…

The military junta in Niger denounced “French blatant…

PoliticsSeptember 2, 2023

As demonstrators gathered close to a French base outside the nation's capital, Niamey, on Friday, the military government of Niger unleashed yet another verbal salvo at Paris, charging it with "blatant interference" in support of…

Tragic Johannesburg Fire Claims Dozens of Lives

PoliticsSeptember 1, 2023

The President of South Africa paid a visit to the scene of the Johannesburg fire earlier in the day, which claimed at least 74 lives, on Thursday evening, August 31. The deadliest fire in the…

BBNaija All Stars: Alex hits Ike at night…

EntertainmentSeptember 1, 2023

BBNaija All Stars, the eight and All Star season of the Nigerian reality show Big Brother, has been making headlines ever since its release on 23 July 2023. On Thursday, during the night pool party…

Why Did Paris Implement A Ban On Rented…

BusinessSeptember 1, 2023

Paris has become one of the first European cities to ban rented electric scooters (e-scooters) following an overwhelming vote by residents in favor of the decision. In an April referendum, nearly 90% of voters supported…

Amid accusations, Russia vetoes a UN resolution to…

PoliticsAugust 31, 2023

Russia has used its veto power in the UN Security Council to thwart a request to prolong sanctions on Mali for a year, which is a noteworthy diplomatic maneuver. The decision also made it more…

South Africa: Johannesburg building fire kills 52, injures…

NewsAugust 31, 2023

A fire accident in a multi-storey building in Johannesburg, South Africa's biggest city and the capital of Gauteng province, on Thursday morning led to the killing of at least 52 people, including a toddler. Emergency…

Nigeria to lead Africa’s AI revolution with key…

TechnologyAugust 31, 2023

Stressing the need for global collaboration, Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovations and Digital Economy in Nigeria, is calling on top AI researchers of Nigerian descent to assemble and help develop a key National AI…

PenCom To Take Regulatory Actions Against Employers

BusinessAugust 31, 2023

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has issued a directive to all Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) in Nigeria to establish branch offices in at least two states within each geo-political zone of the country. Additionally, PFAs…

Gabon in Turmoil as Military Seizes Power and…

PoliticsAugust 30, 2023

A coup attempt has thrown Gabon into chaos, with a group of mutinous soldiers appearing on national television to announce the cancellation of recent election results and the dissolution of all state institutions. The announcement…

Good news for cinema lovers: Nigerians can watch…

EntertainmentAugust 30, 2023

The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), the country’s premier Film Trade Association Body, has announced good news for cinema lovers on the occasion of the International Cinema Day. Opeyemi Ajayi, the chairman of the…

Oil Companies Pay Influencers To Promote Their Fuel…

BusinessAugust 30, 2023

Oil companies are paying popular influencers on social media to promote their gasoline and fuel rewards programs. This has sparked backlash from climate-conscious fans who are concerned about the promotion of fossil fuels among young…

South Africa promoting electric taxi despite energy crunch

TechnologyAugust 29, 2023

Embracing the trend of manufacturing and deploying electric vehicles like several countries, South Africa continues experimenting with electric taxis and progressing towards green energy. A team from Stellenbosch University (SU) is examining the feasibility of…

Niger Protests: Demands for French Troop Withdrawal

AFN To Train Athletes, Coaches Psychologically For Tokyo…