Canada intends to recognize Palestinian state in September, Prime Minister Carney says
Wow! Canada has just announced that it is backing statehood for Palestine. That will make it very hard for us to make a Trade Deal with them. Oh’ Canada!!!” he wrote on Truth Social. Trump’s comments come hours ahead of…
FG Targets 2026 Completion For Kaduna–Kano Standard Gauge Rail Line
Minister of Transportation, Sa’idu Alkali, disclosed that the project had recorded significant progress under the President Bola Tinubu-led administration.The Federal Government has said that the Kaduna–Kano Standard Gauge Rail Line is scheduled for completion by 2026. The Minister of…
Tanzania’s ban on foreigners operating small businesses sparks Kenya backlash
Tanzania’s Trade Minister Selemani Jafo said the move was intended to safeguard local livelihoods Tanzania has barred foreign nationals from owning and operating mainly small-scale businesses, sparking concern and a backlash from neighbouring Kenya. The new directive prohibits them…
NNPC rules out sale of Port Harcourt refinery
Group CEO NNPC Ltd, Bashir Bayo Ojulari addressing the Company’s staff during a Townhall held at the NNPC Towers, in Abuja, on Tuesday, June 29, 2025. Photo: NNPCL The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has officially ruled out the sale…
Ivory Coast president, 83, says he will run for fourth term
Ouattara is an international banker-turned-politician Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara has announced he will run for a fourth term in October’s election. In a statement, the 83-year-old said his health was not an issue and his candidacy was driven…
UK To Recognise Palestinian State Unless Israel Meets Conditions –PM Starmer
UK To Recognise Palestinian State Unless Israel Meets Conditions –PM Starmer The British government has announced its intention to officially recognise Palestine as an independent state at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in September—unless Israel takes specific actions…
Uganda stun Senegal for second time in a row to advance to the quarterfinals
Uganda stun Senegal for second time in a row to advance to the quarterfinals ABIDJAN (Cote d’Ivoire) – Uganda Gazelles are the first team to qualify for this year’s Women’s AfroBasket quarterfinals after a spectacular show against record champions Senegal,…
Burna Boy’s Surprise Performance Steals the Show at England’s Euro Win Party!”
Boy Thrills Sarina Wiegman, England’s Lionesses At Women’s Euro Victory Party burna boy sarina wiegman Burna Boy is the England coach’s favourite. Nigerian star Burna Boy was a surprise guest at Buckingham Palace, London on Tuesday where England’s Lionesses celebrated…
Marketers drop petrol prices below Dangote’s cost
Importers have dropped petrol prices below the price offered by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, sparking a new wave of competition. This comes amid a call by the President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, for the Federal Government to…
Tanzania’s Precision Air expands fleet with two new aircraft to meet rising demand
What you need to know: The airline currently flies from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar, Seronera to Zanzibar, Arusha to Seronera and Zanzibar, Nairobi to Zanzibar, as well as Kilimanjaro to Zanzibar and Nairobi. Dar es Salaam. Precision Air has…