Food prices across key markets in Lagos State surged sharply in July 2025, with common household staples such as onions, rice, and pepper leading the price increases. This development has …
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Zambia Overtakes Colombia to Become World’s Top Emerald Exporter — Hichilema
President Hakainde Hichilema has announced that Zambia is now the world’s leading exporter of emeralds, surpassing Colombia, which had long held dominance over the global emerald market with between 70% …
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Nigeria’s Insurance Firms Record Over N233 Billion Profit, Best Performance in a Decade
Nigeria’s top insurance companies are currently experiencing their most profitable period in over a decade, as a mix of rising interest rates, regulatory enforcement, and strategic investment choices propel their …
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FG Launches National Artisan Skills Acquisition Programme to Train Youth
The Federal Government has officially launched the National Artisan Skills Acquisition Programme (NASAP), a new initiative aimed at training young Nigerians in market-relevant skills and directly connecting them to job …
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Controversial Singer Portable Praises President Tinubu, Says Nigeria is Getting Better Under His Leadership
Nigerian controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has publicly declared his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing him as a man of action who focuses on delivering …
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Dangote Urges Wealthy Nigerians to Invest Locally, Says Economic Growth Depends on Domestic Investment
Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Industries Limited, has called on wealthy Nigerians and African entrepreneurs to invest within their countries, stressing that it remains the only …
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Zimbabwe’s Kuvimba Mining Revives Darwendale Platinum Project
Zimbabwe’s Kuvimba Mining House has announced a new approach to developing its long-delayed Darwendale platinum project, opting for an open pit mine instead of the previously planned underground operation. This …
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Senegal Raises 364 Billion CFA Francs in Oversubscribed Bond Sale Amid Debt Concerns
The Government of Senegal has raised 364 billion CFA francs, equivalent to about $644 million, in its second public bond offering of 2025. The latest fundraising effort exceeded the country’s …
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South Africa Faces 100,000 Job Losses as Trump’s Tariffs Hit Agriculture
The Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, Lesetja Kganyago, has raised concerns that the tariffs imposed by former United States President Donald Trump on South African goods could lead …
President Duma Gideon Boko of Botswana has arrived in Lesotho for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening the good relationship between the two southern African nations. His visit began …