The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a strong weather alert as a series of intense cold fronts are expected to affect parts of the Western Cape and Northern …
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Abuja Residents Raise Alarm Over Insecurity Despite Wike’s Infrastructure Drive
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is undergoing a massive transformation under the leadership of Minister Nyesom Wike, with many abandoned projects being revived and new ones being initiated, completed, and …
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Senior Auditor, Mpho Mafole, Gunned Down on R23 Highway
A tragic and shocking incident has taken the city of Ekurhuleni by surprise as senior auditor Mpho Mafole was shot and killed while driving along the R23 highway near Kempton Park. …
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India Sends Geologists to Zambia to Hunt for Copper
India has sent a team of its geologists to Zambia to look for copper and cobalt as part of its bigger plan to secure minerals needed for its clean energy …
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Uganda’s Bobi Wine Condemns Alleged Abduction of Ruling Party MP
Ugandan opposition leader and popular politician Robert Kyagulanyi, widely known as Bobi Wine, has spoken out strongly following the reported abduction of a sitting member of parliament. He described the …
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Signs of Recovery in South Africa’s Manufacturing Sector
There are early signs that South Africa’s struggling manufacturing industry may be beginning to improve, following months of weak performance. According to a new report released on Tuesday, a key …
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70% of Nigerians Lack Insurance Coverage, Brokers Raise Concern
About 70 per cent of Nigerians do not have any form of insurance coverage, according to the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB). This figure was revealed by Ojo …
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Petrol Marketers Expect Pump Price Drop as Crude Oil Prices Fall
Petroleum product marketers in Nigeria are expecting a possible drop in petrol pump prices this week, following a significant fall in international crude oil prices. This anticipated adjustment, according to …
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Nigeria’s Insurance Industry Premium Hits ₦1.56tn in 2024
The Nigerian insurance industry recorded strong financial growth in the 2024 financial year, with gross written premium (GWP) rising by 56 per cent to ₦1.56 trillion, up from ₦1.00 trillion …
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CIIN, Insurance Stakeholders Walk the Streets of Lagos to Begin 2025 Insurance Week
The Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN), in partnership with key stakeholders in the insurance industry, began the 2025 Insurance Week with a public awareness walk in Lagos on Saturday, …