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Court orders forfeiture of $1.4 million linked to Ex-CBN Governor Emefiele
The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of $1,426,175.14 linked to Godwin Emefiele, the…
Kenyan President Ruto condemns protests as “Treasonous”, deploys Military
Kenyan President William Ruto has described the escalating nationwide protests against a controversial finance bill as "treasonous". The…
Kanu appeals Justice Nyako’s ruling on his objection to court’s jurisdiction
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has appealed the June 19 ruling…
Niger: Terrorist attack in Tassia results in 21 casualties
A coalition of terrorist armed groups attacked security forces near the village of Tassia, resulting in "21 martyrs…
U.S. withdrawal from Niger complicates West African insurgency monitoring
As the U.S. military concludes the removal of its remaining equipment and counter-terrorism personnel from Niger, American officials…
Niger revokes Orano’s Uranium Mine license
Niger’s military government has revoked the operating license of French nuclear fuel producer Orano at one of the…
Excessive taxation on pure water traders: Committee chairman advocates for reform
Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, has disclosed that traders in…
Nigeria: Exchange rate hits five-week low, approaches N1,500/$1
The exchange rate between the naira and the dollar fell to a six-week low on Monday, closing at…
Hunger for us, jet for them. By Suyi Ayodele
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Suyi Ayodele,…
World bank funds $260 million to transform Ghana’s energy sector
The World Bank has sanctioned a $250 million credit via the International Development Association (IDA) and a $10…
President Ruto addresses youth protests
President William Ruto has addressed the ongoing protests by Kenyan youths against the Finance Bill 2024, expressing his…
Togo lifts ban on foreign press
Togo’s High Authority for Audiovisual and Communication (HAAC) has announced the lifting of its suspension of accreditation for…