economy

On this momentous day of May 28, 2023, the country of Somalia is faced with a perplexing challenge - to utilize its vast coastline of more than 3,300 km, the longest in the continent of Africa, to become a significant player in the blue…

On Thursday April 13, 2023, the Somali and German governments signed a financial agreement valued at a staggering $19 million to revitalize Somalia's economy and business sectors. The agreement, which has been under negotiation for nearly…

Behold! The United Kingdom has officially placed Nigeria on the notorious red list of countries that health and social care employers should absolutely avoid recruiting from! Such a shocking development emerged after the World Health…

Prepare to be amazed as the Nigeria's National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is gearing up to invest OVER 12 BILLION DOLLARS, yes, you heard it right, to secure a whopping 50 PERCENT EQUITY STAKE in the jaw-dropping 25 BILLION DOLLAR…

Opposition parties in Senegal are urging President Macky Sall to rule out running for a third term in office as the country celebrates 63 years of independence. Tensions between Sall and the opposition continue to escalate. Senegal held its…

Tomato plantations worth over N1.5 billion have been destroyed by the recent attacks of tuta absoluta, a devastating tomato pest. The Tomato Out Growers Association of Nigeria (TOGAN) has launched a mini census of affected farms and…

The China Development Bank (CDB) has taken over financing the Kaduna-Kano railway modernisation project after the China Exim Bank withdrew, according to the Senate. On Tuesday, the Senate announced the new financier for the project. The…

Cameroon reports that the ongoing fighting between soldiers and separatist rebels is hindering the reconstruction of homes, schools, hospitals, and other public buildings in its troubled western regions. Authorities reveal that in the three…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reported that 447 suspected cholera cases were identified in six states; Cross River (397), Zamfara (25), Ebonyi (11), Abia (9), Bayelsa (3), and Kano (2) in weeks 5 to 9 of 2023.…

The Registrar of the University of Ilorin, Dr Fola Olowoleni, cautioned students on disobeying the institution's dress code policies. During her meeting with the Dress Code Committee, Olowoleni urged committee members to implement the dress…