Illegal trade hindering economic growth, says WTO
The World Trade Organisation has stated that illicit trade damages societies and hinders economic growth and development. According to the organisation, in addition to undermining legitimate businesses, it promotes corruption and deprives governments of essential tax revenue needed for societal…
Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ makes Afrobeats history in the US
Rema’s hit song ‘Calm Down,’ featuring Selena Gomez, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Afrobeats and African song to surpass a billion on-demand streams in the United States. This achievement was announced by Chart Data on June…
Microsoft says Africa’s 1 billion youth population
Microsoft has acknowledged that Africa’s one billion youth population will play a pivotal role in the global workforce and the future of work by the turn of the century. This was stated during a webinar by Microsoft Africa’s Chief Technology…
White House questions Netanyahu’s criticism
The White House has pushed back against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s claims that the US is “withholding” weapons and ammunition from Israel, hours after he lashed out at the Biden administration. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre confirmed an…
World Bank approves $250m credit and $10m grant to support Ghana’s energy sector
The World Bank has approved a $250 million credit from the Internationa Developmet Association (IDA) and an additional $10 million grant from the Energy Sector Management Assistance Programme to support Energy Sector Recovery Programme for Results (PforR) aimed at improving…
Biden announces new plans to make it easier to obtain permanent residency for undocumented spouses
Biden announces new plans to make it easier to obtain permanent residency for undocumented spouses US President Joe Biden on Tuesday, June 18 will unveil new rules easing the process for undocumented spouses of US citizens to obtain permanent residency…
Rivers Governor Fubara Finally Takes Over 23 LGs From Pro-Wike Chairmen
Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara has directed heads of administration in the 23 Local Government Areas to take charge of the councils with effect from Tuesday, June 18, 2024. This follows the expiration of the tenure of elected chairmen, their…
GHANA: GRAMMYS Will Lose Its Value If Brought To Africa – King Paluta
Musician, King Paluta is of the view that bringing GRAMMYS to Africa will make the award scheme lose its value. He believes that they should maintain it as it is in order for Artistes in Africa to fly out of…
Breakdancing changes lives in Rio de Janeiro
Breakdancing will debut as an official Olympic sport at the Paris 2024 games and it has already changed the lives of dancers in Rio de Janeiro. Since 2010, the Flow021 crew has been active in Rio Comprido, a neighborhood surrounded…
FG denies renaming Murtala Muhammed Expressway
The Federal Government on Monday dismissed information that the Abuja Murtala Muhammed Expressway had been renamed Wole Soyinka Way. The FG, in a statement signed by the media aide to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Rabiu Ibrahim, clarified…