The Nigerian Economic Society (NES) has expressed concern over the state of social welfare in the country, describing it as ignominious. The body noted that about 133 million Nigerians currently …
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COSATU Slams SASSA Over Postbank Contract Termination
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has strongly criticised the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) for its decision to end its long-standing service agreement with the Postbank. …
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Cameroon Launches Free Healthcare for 500,000 Residents
The government of Cameroon has launched a major free healthcare campaign targeting more than 500,000 residents in the South Region, as part of efforts to expand access to medical services …
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BusinessEconomyEnergyGOVERNMENTINVESTMENTWestern Africa
SIGA Orders Bui Power To Start Paying Dividends By 2025
The State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) has directed the Bui Power Authority (BPA) to start paying dividends to the government of Ghana beginning from the 2025 financial year, as …
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Boat Accidents Claim 92 Lives in Nigeria Despite Safety Campaigns
About 92 passengers have reportedly died in different boat accidents across Nigeria between January and August 2025, despite ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to improve safety on the nation’s …
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SERAP Tells Tinubu to Reverse New Passport Fees, Describes Hike as Unlawful
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to order an immediate reversal of the new passport fees introduced by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), …
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Naira Strengthens Slightly at Official Market as Reserves Hit $41.27bn
The naira recorded a slight gain on the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market on Friday, closing at ₦1,531.57 per dollar. This marked a 0.23 per cent appreciation compared to the previous …
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North-West Gets Lion’s Share of Tinubu’s FEC Projects Worth N5.97 Trillion
The Budget Office of the Federation has revealed that the North-West geopolitical zone is the biggest beneficiary of projects approved by the Federal Executive Council under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. …
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Northern Youth Group Accuses Amnesty International of Misleading Reports on Insecurity
A coalition of young Nigerians from the northern region, under the platform of the Northern Youth Frontiers, has accused Amnesty International of releasing what it described as misleading and disruptive …
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Botswana Declares Health Emergency Amid Drug Shortage
Botswana’s President, Duma Boko, has declared a state of public health emergency following a critical shortage of essential medicines and medical supplies across the country. The announcement was made on …