30 January 2026

IMF Predicts 4.7% Jump for Bangladesh Economy Despite High Inflation

The era of stagnation may be coming to a close for Dhaka. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has officially signaled a recovery phase for the Bangladesh economy, projecting a 4.7%

Bangladesh economy
Cole Palmer

Cole Palmer Greenlit to Start as Chelsea Eye Derby Victory

The shackles are off for Chelsea’s talisman. Head coach Liam Rosenior has confirmed that Cole ...

Tesla shares

Tesla Shares Spike 5% on Rumors of Musk “Super-Company” Consolidation

A massive wave of optimism hit the markets this Friday, driving Tesla shares up by ...

Roj camp

Foreign Families Stranded as Control Wavers at Syrian Detention Camp

A decade of static confinement is unraveling near the Iraqi border. As a massive government ...

PayPal Nigeria Returns: Full Transaction Capabilities Restored in Paga Deal

The two-decade wait is officially over. Nigerian freelancers and business owners can finally exhale as ...

FTC

FTC Warns 42 Major Law Firms Over DEI Hiring Practices

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued formal warning letters on Friday to 42 of ...

telcos

Nigeria’s Telcos Commit to Record $1B+ Infrastructure Surge in 2026

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced that the nation’s mobile network operators are set ...

Rosenior’s Ultimate Test: Why West Ham is Chelsea’s “Biggest Game”

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has labeled Saturday’s London derby against West Ham as the ...

Diplomat

South Africa Expels Top Israeli Diplomat

The South African government has officially declared Israel’s top diplomat, Ariel Seidman, “persona non grata.” ...

ECONOMY

Hong Kong Economy Beats Estimates with 3.5% Growth in 2025

Hong Kong’s economy expanded by 3.5% in 2025, according to preliminary government data released on ...

US-AU

US-AU Task Force to Drive African Investment

Officials from the United States and the African Union (AU) convened on Wednesday to significantly ...

COCOA

Ivory Coast Launches 280 Billion CFA Cocoa Buyback to Save Farmers

The world’s largest cocoa producer is taking drastic action to protect its agricultural backbone. On ...

Doechii

Doechii Champions Consistency: “Persistence Works” Ahead of 2026 Grammys

The road to stardom is rarely a straight line, and few understand this better than ...

COCOA

Ivory Coast Launches 280 Billion CFA Cocoa Buyback to Save Farmers

The world’s largest cocoa producer is taking drastic action to protect its agricultural backbone. On Thursday, January 29, 2026, the Coffee and Cocoa Council (CCC) ...

Guinea Returns to the Fold: ECOWAS Lifts All Sanctions After Election

ECOWAS sanctions on Guinea

Local First: Nigeria Sets 2031 Deadline for Defense Import Ban

NIGERIA

YouTuber IShowSpeed Awarded Ghanaian Citizenship Following Viral Africa Tour

IShowSpeed

Patriarch of the Ojora Family, Otunba Adekunle Ojora, Passes Away at 93

OJORA

Nigeria Church Crisis: US Pledges New Military Aid

MILITARY
STRIKES

Strategic Strikes or Symbolic Gift? The Fallout of US Operations in Nigeria

Following a series of surprise US military strikes within Nigerian borders, a cloud of diplomatic ...

adiche

The Deadliest Gap:Adichie, Euracare, and the Fragility of Nigerian Healthcare

In Nigeria, there is a haunting proverb that has echoed through the halls of our ...

CITIES

Best Places to Live in Nigeria: Top Affordable Cities Under ₦1M for 2026

For young professionals and growing couples in 2026, the primary goal is finding a perfect ...

Africa's

Africa’s 2100 Leaders: 5 Nations to Watch

Africa stands on the cusp of transformation. With a youthful population exploding to over 4 ...

Biya

Cameroon’s Youth Frustration: Biya’s 8th Term Bid Sparks Apathy

In Yaoundé, 34-year-old Elvis Nghobo sells food at a bustling market, far from his dream ...

Top Silver

Top 10 Silver Producing Countries in 2025

Silver remains a vital metal for industry and investment in 2025. From electronics to jewelry, ...

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