West Africa

cash shortage

CBN Fines Nine Banks ₦150 Million Each Over ATM Cash Shortage

The CBN fines nine banks ₦150 million each for failing to provide cash at ATMs, ...
energy efficiency

Senegal Embarks on $8.7 Million Energy Efficiency Lighting Project

Senegal launches a $8.7 million energy efficiency project to improve lighting, reduce energy consumption, and ...
Detty December

Lagos Generates Over ₦100 Billion During ‘Detty December’ Festivities

Lagos generated over ₦100 billion during "Detty December" festivities as hotels, clubs, and events thrived. ...
Nigeria and U. S agreement

U.S. and Nigeria Launch Technology Dialogue, Partner on $2 Billion Broadband Expansion

The U.S. and Nigeria launch a Technology Dialogue and sign a $2 million grant for ...

Gospel Singer Arrested for Allegedly Killing and Beheading Girlfriend Near Abuja

Gospel singer arrested for allegedly killing and beheading his girlfriend, a corps member, in Nasarawa. ...
Ghana President

Ghana’s President Scraps Seven Ministries to Reduce Government Spending

Ghana's President John Mahama dissolves seven ministries to cut government spending, addressing economic challenges and ...
Ibom Air

NCAA to Prosecute Passenger for Disrupting Ibom Air Flight Over Baggage Dispute

NCAA to prosecute a disruptive passenger who forced the cancellation of an Ibom Air flight ...
Alaafin Oyo

Makinde Presents Staff of Office to Alaafin-Elect as Ooni Urges Collaboration

Governor Seyi Makinde presents the staff of office to Oba Olayemi Owoade, the new Alaafin ...
Murder Charges

Oyo Files Murder Charges as Court Grants Bail to Ooni’s Ex-Queen

Oyo State files murder charges against Ooni's ex-queen and others over the Ibadan stampede. Court ...
PDP

PDP Leadership Crisis Deepens as Factions Clash Over National Secretary Position

The PDP faces a leadership crisis as two factions clash over the position of National ...

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