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Zulum: Tinubu’s Tax Bills May Prevail, But Nigerians Could Face Consequences

Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has expressed cautious support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s proposed tax reform bills but warned that their potential...

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Mali Drone Strike Kills Senior Tuareg Rebel Commander

The Malian government announced on Sunday that a senior Tuareg rebel commander, Fahad Ag Almahmoud, and several others were killed in a drone...

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South Africa Assumes G20 Presidency: A Milestone for Africa

South Africa officially assumed the presidency of the G20 on Sunday, marking a historic first for the African continent. President Cyril Ramaphosa hailed...

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CBN to Penalize Banks Over Persistent Cash Crunch in Nigeria

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced stringent penalties for commercial banks failing to provide adequate cash to customers at automated teller...

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Senegal Commemorates 80th Anniversary of the Thiaroye Massacre

On the 80th anniversary of the Thiaroye massacre, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye called for a renewed commitment to acknowledging and honoring the...

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Ex First Lady Gbagbo Declares Presidential Ambition for Côte d’Ivoire

Simone Ehivet Gbagbo, former First Lady of Côte d’Ivoire and an influential political figure, has officially announced her candidacy for the 2025 presidential...

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France Becomes Nigeria’s Leading Export Destination in 2024

France has solidified its position as Nigeria’s top net export destination, with trade volumes reaching unprecedented levels in the first half of 2024....

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Standard Chartered Considers Exits from African

Standard Chartered, one of the world’s leading multinational banks, has announced that it is contemplating a strategic exit from its wealth management and...

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Over 50 Dead and Dozens Missing After Boat Capsizes in Nigeria

Nigeria faces yet another heartbreaking tragedy on its waterways as at least 54 bodies have been recovered from the River Niger following the...

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South African Rand Weakens Ahead of First Central Bank Meeting Under New Inflation Target

The South African rand edged lower in early Thursday trading as markets turned their focus to the South African Reserve Bank’s upcoming interest...

Gunmen Kill Two and Abduct Pastor in Fresh Church Attack in Central Nigeria

Gunmen launched a violent attack on a church in Eruku, a town in Nigeria’s central Kwara state, killing at least two people and...