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Spraying money - flinging cash at the happy couple - is a highlight of many ceremonies but is illegal.
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On Friday, Vice President Kashim Shettima highlighted that Nigeria’s human capital is its most treasured asset, and investing in its development is a vital economic strategy that aligns with the country’s moral values – one that shouldn’t be ignored. The Vice President made this...
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The 3i Africa Summit, held for the first time in Ghana, concluded with a surge of excitement and optimism for Africa’s digital future. Over the past few days, attendees engaged […]
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The Central Bank of Ghana has announced the successful completion of its first proof of concept (POC) for Project DESFT (Digital Economy Semi-Fungible Token), marking a significant milestone in the […]
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As the menace of terrorism and financial impropriety persists, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to disrupting terrorist financing channels, a crucial step towards restoring transparency and accountability in the financial sector....
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In tonight's edition, Ousmane Sonko slams the French military presence in Senegal, saying that the foreign military bases are incompatible with the country's sovereignty.
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In its third year, the Financial Times’ now expanded ranking of Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies comes against a background in which many economies are struggling to recover from the Covid […]
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Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank Group has called for a more balanced coverage of Africa in the international media. He was addressing over 300 media owners […]
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Central bank intervention this week failed to stop slide in Nigeria’s naira to a two-month low ahead of a rate decision Monday. The naira weakened 5.1% on Thursday to 1,533.99, […]
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“Let me stop you right there,” interjected Guyana’s president, Mohamed Irfaan Ali, during a combative BBC Hardtalk interview in late March. Ali’s argument, which quickly went viral on social media, […]
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According to the Statista Global Consumer Survey, sneakers have become an integral part of the wardrobe for 40% of consumers, highlighting a significant shift in fashion preferences. This trend is […]
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Kenyan President William Ruto will begin a historic state visit to the US on May 23, the first by an African leader since Ghana’s John Kufuor in 2008. The Kenyan […]
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washington — Hundreds of Syrian mercenaries have been sent by Turkey to Niger in recent months to protect Ankara's economic and military interests in the West African nation, a rights group and experts said.
The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which has researchers throughout...
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The neighbors signed a cooperation agreement under the regional bloc Southern African Development Community (SADC). Ministers from both countries tabled a rough framework for cooperation and an action plan that […]
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Nollywood filmmakers, Mo Abudu, Funke Akindele, and Jade Osiberu have earned a spot on The Hollywood Reporter’s list of the 40 Most Powerful Women in International Film. This list recognizes […]
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Maad directly connects suppliers and small retailers of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), with its tech-driven solution allowing retailers to order products from a one-stop shop, with reliable delivery, competitive prices […]
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Zimbabwe became the latest African country to unveil a new currency when it unveiled the ZiG in April. The move was aimed at fighting inflation and stabilizing the economy. But […]
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ABUJA: In the wake of reports by a Labour Party LP chieftain, Prof. Pat Utomi that opposition parties were galvanizing forces to send the ruling All Progressives Congress APC packing in 2027, the National Progressive Hub, a group within the APC has said the party is not threatened...
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Africa’s leading payments technology company, Flutterwave, has fallen victim to a recent security breach, resulting in the unauthorized transfer of approximately N11 billion from its accounts to various unknown recipients, as reported by TechCabal on Thursday. A senior staff member, speaking...
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The Tripartite Committee on Minimum Wage will reconvene on Tuesday, to further negotiate a reasonable new minimum wage for workers, after the organised labour walked out of the negotiation on May 15.
An invitation letter sent to the labour leaders by the chairman of the...
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