Queen Elizabeth II, whose reign took Britain from the age of steam to the era of the smartphone, and who oversaw the largely peaceful breakup of an empire that once …
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Nigeria to penalise foreign airlines selling tickets in dollars
The federal government of Nigeria says it will penalise foreign airlines selling tickets to Nigerians in dollars, insisting that such practice is a violation of Nigerian laws. This was disclosed …
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Nigeria signs bilateral air travel agreement with Kuwait
The federal executive council (FEC) has approved the signing of a bilateral air services agreement (BASA) between Nigeria and Kuwait. This was disclosed by Hadi Sirika, the Aviation minister after …
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Eskom recovers R30M unlawfully paid to ex-ceo Brian Molefe’s pension fund
Eskom a South African electricity public utility said that it had fully recovered the funds which were unlawfully paid to its former CEO, Brian Molefe. The R30 million was paid …
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Tiger Brands SA recalls baby powder products after traces of asbestos were detected
South Africa’s largest food company Tiger Brands Ltd is recalling its Purity Essentials baby powder products as a precautionary measure after traces of asbestos were detected in test samples, it said …
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Brazil fines Apple $2.4m, bans sale of iPhone without charger
Apple has been barred from selling iPhones without a charger in Brazil and fined more than $2 million over the issue, the government said Tuesday, after accusing the US tech …
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South Africa halts exports of Valencia oranges to the European Union
South Africa, the world’s second largest exporter of citrus fruit after Spain will voluntarily stop the exports of Valencia oranges, from areas in South Africa affected by a fungal disease …
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, has stated that a US$3 billion deal between Ghana and the IMF should be reached and finalised before the end …
The Naira further depreciated against the US Dollar at the Investors and Exporters (I&E) window of the foreign exchange (forex) market on Tuesday, September 6. According to data from the …
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Nigeria set to host Shelter Afrique’s 42nd AGM
The 42nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Shelter Afrique slated for May 2023 will take place in Abuja, Nigeria, the shareholders have agreed. This follows the signing of the host …