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There is growing concern over how the Nigerian judiciary may be contributing to the country’s economic and governance challenges. Many observers believe that some influential people are using the court …
The World Bank has announced the resumption of funding to Uganda, nearly two years after suspending new financing to the country due to the enactment of the controversial Anti-Homosexuality Act …
Video podcasts are quickly becoming one of the most popular forms of media consumption in Kenya, especially among young people. Many Kenyans are now choosing these digital shows over traditional …
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has raised serious alarm over the alleged mismanagement of $300 million (about ₦480 billion) which was meant to improve infrastructure …
South Africa’s ultra-left opposition party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has taken legal action against the government over its plan to increase the fuel levy by 4%, a move the …
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen), Abraham Serem, has admitted that two major ethnic groups dominate the workforce of the state-owned power …
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has officially suspended its nationwide strike, directing all members to return to work today, Wednesday. This decision follows successful negotiations with key government …
The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, has expressed concerns over the economic direction under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing his administration’s “Renewed Hope” as a “nightmare” for Nigerians. In a statement …
Emerging discussions within Nigeria’s evolving opposition coalition suggest that former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, may be considered as a potential consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. …
Nigeria must urgently invest $5.5 billion in decentralised oil terminals to unlock thousands of stranded marginal fields and push crude oil production to three million barrels per day (bpd), stakeholders …
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