Nigerian Doctors Declare Nationwide Strike
The National Association of Resident Doctors has declared a five-day warning strike starting from Friday, 12th September 2025, to press home their demands. The General Secretary, Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory Administration, Agbor Affiong, stated this in a…
8 Health Benefits of Eating Apples Every Day
Apples have health benefits due to their antioxidants and fiber.Health Benefits of Eating Apples Every Day Apples Apples have health benefits due to their antioxidants and fiber. Ruslan Salikhov / Getty Images Table of Contents Key Takeaways Apples contain various…
US retail giant Walmart to open first branded stores in Africa
Additionally, it will challenge online giants like Amazon and local heavyweights like Takealot.com in the growing e-commerce sphere. “This strategic move underscores Walmart’s commitment to making high-quality, affordable merchandise accessible to more customers,” a Walmart statement said, adding that it…
South Korea Sends Plane to Repatriate Workers After ICE Raid
Hundreds of South Korean workers detained by US immigration authorities in Georgia last week could soon be on their way home, but the impact the sweeping detentions have on US-South Korean relations – notably the countries’ deep economic ties –…
INEC Recognises David Mark as Interim Leader of ADC
Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has recognised the new leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), naming former senate president David Mark as interim national chairman. The updated list of party executives, published on INEC’s website on Wednesday, follows…
Ghana’s economy rebounds significantly, reaching 6.3% in Q2 2025
The recovery was mostly led by the services sector, which increased by 9.9% in the quarter, compared to only 2% growth the previous year. Finance, insurance, trade, and education were the most significant contributors to the country’s recovery, according to…
Air Peace announces flight delays in Lagos, blames heavy rainfall
Air Peace further reassured customers of its commitment to maintaining high safety standards. “At Air Peace, safety is not just a priority but a core commitment. We remain dedicated to upholding the highest safety standards for our passengers and crew….
We need incentives to drive cashew industrialisation, not bans — NCAN
The National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN) has urged the Federal Government and the National Assembly to adopt incentives that will drive cashew industrialisation rather than imposing bans that could cripple the sector. In a statement signed by its President,…
Hollywood stars boycott Israeli film companies in response to Gaza crisis
More than 2,000 Hollywood figures, including well-known actors and filmmakers, have pledged to boycott the growing Israeli movie industry in response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The open letter was published online on Tuesday in five languages by Filmmakers…
Kenya plans to borrow $1 billion using debt for food swap
Kenya plans to raise $1 billion through a debt-for-food security swap by March 2026, according to a finance ministry document released on Tuesday. “In managing external debt, the government will prioritize non-market-based measures, including debt-swap arrangements, which restructure existing obligations…