Nigeria and Spain have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish political and diplomatic consultations. The agreement, signed by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, and his Spanish …
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South Africa: The EU announces a €4.7 billion investment plan
The European Union has announced a major investment of €4.7 billion in South Africa. This money will be used to support the country’s transition to green energy and boost vaccine …
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South Africa’s two biggest parties yet to reach pact on budget
South Africa’s two biggest political parties, the African National Congress (ANC) and the pro-business Democratic Alliance (DA), are still struggling to reach an agreement on the national budget. The deadlock …
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South African rand strengthens as gold hits fresh peak
South Africa’s rand made gains on Monday, strengthened by a surge in gold prices and growing optimism about a potential agreement between the country’s two largest political parties on the …
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South Africa’s Manufacturing Sector Faces Challenges but Sees Slight Improvement
In March, South Africa’s manufacturing sector continued to face challenges, according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) survey. The index, which measures the performance of the manufacturing industry, showed …
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Herdsmen Crisis in Enugu: Eha-Amufu Residents Flee as Attacks Intensify
Residents of Eha-Amufu, a community in Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State, have been forced to flee their homes as suspected herdsmen overran farm settlements and occupied houses, schools, …
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Reps Pass Bill to Grant Nigerian Citizenship to Foreign Investors
The House of Representatives has passed a bill that will allow foreign investors to acquire Nigerian citizenship, a move aimed at attracting more investment into the country. The bill, which …
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Bill to Give States Control Over Oil and Mineral Resources Passes Second Reading
The House of Representatives has passed the second reading of a bill that seeks to grant state governments full control over oil and mineral resources within their territories. If passed …
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Ghana, Morocco to Scrap Visa Requirements for Travelers
Ghana and Morocco are set to remove visa requirements for travelers between both countries as part of efforts to strengthen diplomatic and economic relations. This was disclosed by Ghana’s Minister …
For too long, many Nigerians have underestimated the power of politics. There is a common belief that as long as the economy is thriving, political issues can be overlooked. However, …