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Admin - August 14, 2025

NIGERIA: FG Approves Nine New Private Universities, Ends Six-Year Accreditation Delay

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria O The Federal Government has approved the establishment of nine new private universities across the country, bringing relief to promoters who have waited more than six years for accreditation.a   The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced the approval on Wednesday while briefing State House correspondents after the […]
Admin - August 14, 2025

Malawi: Minister Mumba To Lead Delegation At 45th SADC Summit

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi    President Lazarus Chakwera has delegated Minister of Trade, Vitumbiko Mumba, to lead Malawi’s delegation at the 45th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit, scheduled to take place in Antananarivo, Madagascar, on August 17, 2025.   According to a communication from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mumba will represent President […]
Admin - August 13, 2025

South Sudan’s 2nd Vice President Travels To UAE For Strengthening Economic Relations 

‎ ‎By Deborah Akur Chol, South Sudan ‎ ‎South Sudan’s Vice President, Benjamin Bol Mel, embarked on a visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday aimed at strengthening economic relationships and attracting foreign investments, according to his office. ‎ ‎As the head of South Sudan’s economic cluster, Mel is accompanied by a delegation […]
Admin - August 12, 2025

NIGERIA: FAAN Warns Against Rising Unruly Passenger Behaviour At Airports

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has expressed concern over the increasing incidents of unruly passenger behaviour at Nigerian airports.   FAAN in a statement signed by its Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs Obiageli Orah, described such conduct as unacceptable in civil aviation and warned that […]
Admin - August 11, 2025

NIGERIA: Over 500 Visually Impaired Protesters Block MMIA Road In Lagos

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    Over 500 visually impaired and physically challenged protesters have barricaded the entrance and exit points at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Monday, causing severe disruptions to traffic and flight schedules.   The protest, organized by members of the Farmcraft Centre for the Blind, a group consisting of […]
Admin - August 11, 2025

NIGERIA: Tinubu Congratulates NAFDAC on Retaining WHO Maturity Level 3 Status for Medicine and Vaccine Regulation

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    President Bola Tinubu has extended congratulations to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for retaining the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Maturity Level 3 (ML3) status in the regulation of medicines and vaccines.   This was contained in a press release signed by the […]
Admin - August 10, 2025

NIGERIA: Nigeria’s Non-Oil Exports Reach $3.23bn In First Half Of 2025

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The Nigerian Export Promotion Council has reported that the country’s non-oil exports rose to $3.225 billion in the first half of 2025, representing a 19.59 per cent increase from the $2.696 billion recorded in the same period of 2024.   Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the […]
Admin - August 9, 2025

NIGERIA: 9mobile Rebrands As T2, Sets Sights On Digital-First Future

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   Nigeria’s 9mobile has officially rebranded as T2, unveiling a strategy to position itself as a digital-first telecom operator focused on innovation, agility and enhanced customer experience.   The transformation was announced on Friday in Lagos by Chief Executive Officer, Obafemi Banigbe, who emphasised that the change marks a […]
admin - July 17, 2025

NIGERIA: Inflation Eases to 22.22% In June, Says NBS

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced a decline in Nigeria’s inflation rate, reporting a drop to 22.22% in June 2025, down from 22.97% recorded in May 2025.   This development was disclosed in the NBS Consumer Price Index (CPI) Report for June, released on Wednesday in […]
admin - July 15, 2025

KENYA: More Suffering As Fuel Prices Rise – Petrol Up By Ksh 8.99, Diesel By Ksh 8.67, Kerosene By Ksh 9.65 

  By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya    In a recent update from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), fuel prices in Kenya have seen significant increases.   Starting July 15 and continuing until August 14, the price for super petrol has risen by Ksh 8.99 per litre, while diesel and kerosene have gone up by […]
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