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CBN suspends fees on large cash deposits
The Central Bank of Nigeria has recently issued a new directive to instruct all banks, financial institutions, and…
Maurice Kamto re-elected as MRC President, announces coalition for peaceful Cameroon
Cameroonian opposition leader Maurice Kamto was re-elected as the national president of the Cameroon Renaissance Movement (MRC) on…
Political crisis: 27 Rivers State PDP lawmakers defect to APC
A total of 27 Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have declared their defection from the…
U.S. FDA approves two groundbreaking gene therapies for sickle cell disease
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for two groundbreaking gene therapies targeting sickle cell…
U.S. considers paperless visas for streamlined and secure travel
The United States is considering the implementation of digital visas, aiming to eliminate the traditional practice of stamping…
UN Report: 300 million people in 72 countries will need humanitarian aid by 2024
On Monday, December 11, 2023, a recently released United Nations report warned that, by 2024, 300 million people…
FGN removes VAT and customs duties on cooking gas imports
The Ministry of Finance has officially communicated the Federal Government's decision to eliminate VAT and customs duty payments…
ECOWAS addresses regional crises and sanctions, focus on Niger’s transition
Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) convened for a summit addressing the regional crisis…
Bronny James makes impactful defensive debut for USC after cardiac recovery
In his collegiate debut for the University of Southern California, Bronny James showcased his defensive prowess, marking a…
Egypt’s presidential election amid regional turmoil
Egyptians are set to cast their votes on Sunday, December 10, 2023, in a presidential election, a significant…
East African force withdraws from DRC amidst criticisms and regional shifts
The withdrawal of the East African force (EAC-RF) deployed in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of…
Controversy surrounds approval of Burundi’s electoral commission composition
Burundi's National Assembly granted approval to the composition of the Independent National Electoral Commission (Ceni) on Thursday, securing…