The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has praised the official declaration of July 5 as “Ijaw Day” by the City …
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Togo Tense as Protesters Reject Reforms Seen to Extend Gnassingbé’s Rule
Togo is facing growing political tension after recent constitutional reforms sparked street protests and strong criticism from civil society, opposition politicians, and human rights groups. The controversial reform, approved in …
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EconomyGOVERNMENTInfrastructureSouth Africa
Court Orders Municipality to Pay R7.5m for Power Repairs
The Mahikeng High Court in South Africa has ordered Ditsobotla Local Municipality to pay over R7.5 million to Kwende Construction CC for emergency electricity repairs carried out in December 2023. …
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Ramaphosa: R1 Trillion Set for Infrastructure to Grow Economy
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed the South African government’s plan to invest more than R1 trillion in infrastructure over the next three years to improve the nation’s roads, ports, rail …
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Eastern AfricaEconomyGOVERNMENTTrade and Commerce
Uganda Boosts Foreign Reserves to $4.3bn on Strong Exports
Uganda’s foreign exchange reserves have seen a major increase, jumping from $3.2 billion to $4.3 billion within one year. This rise represents about a 33% growth, giving the East African …
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The popular Nyege Nyege music and arts festival in Uganda has not only entertained thousands of fans from across the world but has also brought in a huge boost to …
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APC Youth Group Urges Tinubu, Akpabio to Back Senator Sani Musa for APC National Chairmanship
A political advocacy group within the All Progressives Congress (APC), the APC Youth Solidarity Network for Progressive Change, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu and Senate President Godswill Akpabio to …
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NMDPRA Urges Strict Compliance with Oil and Gas Sector Regulations
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has called for stronger compliance with oil and gas sector regulations, especially in midstream and downstream operations. This call was made …
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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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Portugal Upgrades Job Seeker Visa for 2026
The government of Portugal has announced a new upgrade to its job seeker visa, aimed at attracting more skilled professionals from non-EU countries, including Nigeria, from 2026. The upgraded visa …