DR Congo and Rwanda sign long-awaited peace deal in Washington
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have signed a peace deal in Washington aimed at ending decades of devastating conflict between the two neighbours, and potentially granting the US lucrative mineral access. The deal demands the “disengagement, disarmament and…
Ghana ranks among top 6 African economies in Intra-African trade
This was revealed in the 2024 Africa Trade Report, released during the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings in Abuja, Nigeria. The figure represents a marginal increase from 2023 and encompasses both exports and imports with other African nations. Export growth and…
Canada banking regulator maintains key capital limit for big lenders
A Canadian dollar coin, commonly known as the “Loonie”, is pictured in this illustration picture taken in Toronto, January 23, 2015. REUTERS/Mark Blinch/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab Canada’s financial regulator said on Thursday it was maintaining…
APC: Dalori takes over from Ganduje with immediate effect
A Deputy National Chairman (North) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ali Bukar Dalori, has replaced Abdullahi Ganduje as the National Chairman of the party. This followed the resignation of ex-Kano governor Ganduje as the party chairman on Thursday.APC) National…
BREAKING: APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje Resigns
APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje has resigned. It was gathered that the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has resigned from his position with immediate effect.Ganduje’s tenure as APC National Chairman, which began in August 2023,…
Tanzania set to open up electricity distribution
Tanzania set to open up electricity distribution The government is preparing to invite private investment into electricity transmission projects for the first time, marking a new milestone in the country’s efforts to deepen private sector participation in the energy sector.Speaking…
Tax Regime Reform: A Boost for Businesses and Economy
Nigeria is building a tax administration that will be effective in revenue mobilisation and also responsive to challenges faced by taxpayers, the Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, has said. Uzoka-Anite said this in Abuja on Thursday at…
Kirsty Coventry: IOC president says female category has to be protected
Kirsty Coventry, the new president of the International Olympic Committee, says its members have shown “overwhelming support” to protecting the female category in sport. In a significant shift in policy, she said the IOC must “play a leading role” in…
NYSC denies extending corps member Raye’s service over viral video
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has denied reports that it extended the service year of a Lagos-based corps member, Rita Uguamaye, popularly known as Raye, as punishment for her viral social media criticism of President Bola Tinubu and the…
Tax reform bills: FIRS now Nigeria Revenue Service
The Federal Inland Revenue Service has now become the Nigeria Revenue Service, following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s assent to four tax reform bills. It was gathered that Tinubu, on Thursday, signed into law the four tax reform bills, which include…