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1 April 2025

Labake Olododo Shines at Nigerian Box Office, Grossing ₦50.4 Million in Opening Weekend

Iyabo Ojo’s Latest Film Dominates Nollywood in 2025 Nollywood’s newest blockbuster, Labake Olododo, has made a powerful debut at the Nigerian box office, raking in an impressive ₦50.4 million in

Jim Ovia Freedom of the City of London

Tinubu Congratulates Jim Ovia on Freedom of the City of London Honor

President Bola Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to Jim Ovia, the founder and chairman of ...

Crude oil prices

Crude Oil Prices Rise as Trump Warns of Tariffs on Russia and Iran

Crude oil prices surged on Monday following former U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to impose ...

Tether’s Bitcoin holdings

Tether’s Bitcoin Holdings Surge Past $8.29 Billion After $735 Million Q1 Purch...

Tether’s Bitcoin holdings have reached a staggering $8.29 billion following its latest acquisition of 8,888 ...

African air cargo decline 2025

African Airlines Report 5.7% Drop in Air Cargo Demand for February 2025

African airlines recorded a 5.7% year-on-year decline in air cargo demand in February 2025, while ...

Crypto market crash Trump tariffs

Crypto Market Sheds $130 Billion as Trump’s Tariff Plans Take Effect

The cryptocurrency market saw a massive $130 billion loss last week as investors reacted to ...

Nigeria JICA agriculture loan

Nigeria Secures ¥12 Billion JICA Credit Facility to Boost Agriculture

The Federal Government of Nigeria has secured a ¥12 billion (₦123.2 billion) credit facility from ...

China-Japan-South Korea trade

China, Japan, and South Korea Strengthen Trade Ties Amid Looming U.S. Tariffs

China, Japan, and South Korea—three of Asia’s largest economies—have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening regional ...

Crypto ATM regulation Australia

Australia’s AUSTRAC Puts Crypto ATM Operators on Notice Over Money Laundering Risks

Australia’s financial crimes watchdog, the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), has issued a ...

African startup funding

African Startups Cross $2 Billion in Funding as 2025 Brings a Cautious Outlook

African Startup Funding Surpasses $2 Billion Amid Changing Market Trends African startup funding reached a ...

Tecno Camon 40 Premier Unveiled: A Feature-Packed Mid-Ranger with Premium Design

Tecno Camon 40 Premier: A Stunning Mid-Range Contender The Tecno Camon 40 Premier has officially ...

EU response to US tariffs

Olaf Scholz Warns U.S. Against Trade Tariffs, Asserts EU’s Readiness to Retaliate

EU Response to US Tariffs: Olaf Scholz Warns Washington Against Trade War German Chancellor Olaf ...

Elon Musk Tesla stock drop

Elon Musk Faces Financial and Political Backlash Amid Trump Administration Role

Elon Musk Tesla Stock Drop: How Politics is Costing the Billionaire CEO Billionaire entrepreneur Elon ...

Labake Olododo Shines at Nigerian Box Office, Grossing ₦50.4 Million...

Iyabo Ojo’s Latest Film Dominates Nollywood in 2025 Nollywood’s newest blockbuster, Labake Olododo, has made a powerful debut at the Nigerian box office, raking in ...

Tinubu Congratulates Jim Ovia on Freedom of the City of London Honor

Jim Ovia Freedom of the City of London

Nigeria Secures ¥12 Billion JICA Credit Facility to Boost Agriculture

Nigeria JICA agriculture loan

Deontay Wilder Returns to the Ring Against Tyrrell Herndon in Wichita Showdown

Deontay Wilder vs. Tyrrell Herndon

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Introduce New Import Levy on ECOWAS Goods

mport levy on ECOWAS goods

NDIC Begins Payment of Depositors With Balances Above ₦5 Million From Heritage Bank Liquidation

NDIC Heritage Bank payment
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ChopnBlok: Houston’s Vibrant Gateway to West African Cuisine

ChopnBlok Houston, a West African restaurant in Houston’s Montrose district, has quickly become a culinary ...

Successful elections in Ghana and Senegal

Successful Elections in Ghana and Senegal Bolster West African Democracy

The recent elections in Ghana and Senegal have significantly bolstered democracy in West Africa, according ...

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's Dream Count

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s ‘Dream Count’: A Profound Exploration of Women’s Lives

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s latest novel, Dream Count, released on March 4, 2025, marks her return ...

West Africa startup funding

West Africa Leads Africa’s Startup Funding with $5.8 Billion Since 2019

West Africa Startup Funding Hits $5.8 Billion Since 2019 West Africa startup funding has been ...

Ivory Coast economic growth

Côte d’Ivoire’s Economic Boom Faces Political Test in 2025 Election

Ivory Coast’s Economic Success: A Model for West Africa Côte d’Ivoire has emerged as one ...

Developing Countries

UNCTAD: Developing Countries Struggle Under Record Debt Burdens

Developing Nations Face Record Debt Burdens The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) ...

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