World Bank chief says Zimbabwe needs G20 help to exit debt trap
The southern African country owes the World Bank and other creditors a total of $21bn and has tried numerous unsuccessful strategies to restore its access to global capital markets. Zimbabwe’s best chance of exiting a 25-year debt default is to…
Lagos orders psychiatric tests for 18 motorists caught driving against traffic
The Lagos State Government has directed that 18 motorists recently caught driving against traffic undergo mandatory psychiatric evaluations as part of their prosecution process. The directive, announced by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, is part of a renewed…
NMA suspends strike, gives FG 21 days to address revised allowance issues
After a very rowdy meeting which lasted from 2:30 p.m. on Saturday to 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has agreed to suspend the proposed strike over the new circular issued by the National Salary, Income and…
Street renaming without law is void, Falana tells Lagos govt
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana (SAN), has condemned the recent renaming of streets and bus stops in Lagos State without adherence to constitutional procedures and public input. He described the actions as illegal, authoritarian, and…
Burundi and Tanzania: Building Africa’s future through partnership
In an era where Africa seeks to unlock its full potential, few relationships better illustrate the power of regional cooperation than that between Tanzania and Burundi. Once defined primarily by shared history and border proximity, our partnership has evolved into…
WAFCON: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala salutes Super Falcons win against Morocco
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization, WTO, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has reacted to Super Falcons’ 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, final win against Morocco on Saturday night. It was gathered that Nigeria came from 2-0 down to beat…
Lagos commences enforcement against indiscriminate parking on Monday, July 28
Lagos commences enforcement against indiscriminate parking on Monday, July 28 The Lagos State Government has announced that the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) will commence enforcement of the prohibition on indiscriminate parking of vehicles on Lagos roads from Monday, July…
SGR cargo rail is a game-changer for Tanzania’s economy
THE launch and expansion of Tanzania’s Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) cargo services marks a transformative step in the country’s economic trajectory. As the SGR line connects Dar es Salaam Port to inland cities, it has emerged not just as a…
Lagos Doctors Declare Three-Day Strike Over ‘Unlawful Deduction Of Salaries’
Medical doctors employed by the Lagos State Government have announced a three-day warning strike, commencing on Monday, July 28, 2025, in protest against what they described as the “unlawful and disrespectful” deduction of their salaries by the state. Operating under…
Court orders NYSC to allow skirts for female corps members
The Federal High Court in Abuja has declared the National Youth Service Corps’ refusal to allow female corps members to wear skirts in observance of their religious beliefs as unconstitutional and a breach of the fundamental right to freedom of…