West Africa

Ghana Poverty

Ghana Poverty Index 2026: Multidimensional Rate Drops to 21.9%

The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has reported a significant improvement in national welfare, as the ...

GOLD

Mali Tightens Grip on Gold Sector with New Ministerial Post

The military government of Mali has established a new ministerial-level position to directly oversee the ...

BATURE

End of an Era: Kano Trade Icon Bature Abdulaziz Dies

Nigeria’s commercial landscape is in mourning following the passing of Dr. Bature Abdulaziz, a towering ...

Nigeria inflation rate

Cost of Living Ease: Nigeria Inflation Rate December 2025 Drops to 15.15%

Nigerian consumers can finally breathe a sigh of relief. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) ...

Armed Forces Remembrance Day

Armed Forces Remembrance Day 2026 Nigeria: Nation Honors Fallen Heroes

The bustling capital of Abuja fell silent on Thursday, January 15, as the country observed ...

MILITARY

Nigeria Gets US Military Boost Post-Strikes

In a significant move to strengthen bilateral security ties, the United States officially delivered a ...

IVORY

Ivory Coast Government Steps Down After Election Sweep

The government of Ivory Coast has formally stepped down, clearing the path for a new ...

PIVI

Notorious Guinean Colonel Claude Pivi Dies in Custody

Guinean authorities confirmed on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, that Claude Pivi—a central figure in the ...

NGX investors

NGX Investors Pocket N469bn as Bull Run Intensifies

Bullish sentiment tightened its grip on the Lagos bourse Tuesday, delivering a windfall of N469 ...

LAW

Historic: Odusote Becomes Law School’s First Female Head

President Bola Tinubu has officially approved the appointment of Dr. Olugbemisola Odusote as the new ...

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AM Armenian Dram377.0549
GH Ghana Cedi10.8764
GM Gambian Dalasi73.8384
GN Guinea Franc8,769.32
NG Nigerian Naira₦1,371.91
CF CFA Franc BEAC571.5699
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