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Scammers Target Unwary Investors in the Name of NNPC In an alarming development that underlines the importance of vigilance in today’s financial landscape, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has issued a public advisory regarding impersonators posing as representatives of the company. These deceptive individuals have been soliciting unwary investors for fees, purportedly to facilitate meetings with the company’s executives, management team, and board of directors. The statement, released on a recent…

The Hidden Costs of Remittances: A Closer Look at Africa In a world where financial connections span continents, remittances serve as a lifeline for countless families. They support not only basic needs but also education and healthcare for those left behind. However, despite their critical role, the high transaction costs associated with sending money to Africa impede the true potential of these financial inflows. It raises an important question: why, in this age of technological advancement, are these costs still so…

SSC-Khaatumo Faces Financial Dilemma for Upcoming National Examinations Las Anod (AX) – In a developing story that raises questions about educational equity and government support, the SSC-Khaatumo regional government has confirmed that the federal government of Somalia will not provide financial assistance for the administration of the National Secondary School Examinations in the 2024/2025 academic year. This decision has thrown a wrench into the preparations for what is a pivotal moment in many students' academic…

The State of Ghanaian Consumers: A Call for Empowerment and Awareness In today's bustling marketplace, armed with technology and information transmitted at lightning speed, one presumes the modern consumer should be more informed than ever. Yet, a comprehensive report titled "The State of Ghanaian Consumers" reveals a disheartening reality. Conducted across the ten regions of Ghana, this survey engaged 1,795 individuals, uncovering shocking levels of consumer unawareness and a pervasive mistrust in systems…

In the bustling streets of Mogadishu, where the skyline is painted with vivid billboards and enticing signs, a new wave of regulatory rigor has swept over the city. Authorities have embarked on a comprehensive initiative targeting businesses that have skirted the city’s advertising tax laws. The focal point of this crackdown? Unregistered and unlawful advertising structures punctuating the city's busy thoroughfares. Has the vibrant chaos of unregulated displays become too…

Hargeisa (AX) — On the campus of Hargeisa University, discontent simmered to a boiling point on Monday, giving rise to a charged confrontation between students and police forces. These protests, sparked by distressing rumors of rising tuition fees and the imposition of new service charges, unfolded dramatically over several tense hours, leaving a trail of damage on university grounds and amplifying the unrest palpable among its students. How does a learning hub become the backdrop for such uproar? The catalyst for this…

Mogadishu (AX) — In a dramatic showdown that has taken the nation by storm, a gaggle of irate airlines has hit the brakes on both local and international flights on a day that will linger in the annals of aviation history — Wednesday, January 22, 2025. The core reason? An itchy battle over swelling fees slapped on carriers by Somalia’s federal administrators, an action akin to a sudden 'turkey dump' right before dessert. What’s the buzz all about? Let’s go for a nosedive into this unfolding aerial saga. The usually stoic…

This is the end of the contributions paid up to that time to the management committees of the educational institutions (COGES) by the students' parents.