Egypt inks contract with Chinese shipbuilder for high-flying vessels
The cabinet of the National Navigation Company (NNC) has confirmed the signing of a contract with China's Heavy Industry shipbuilder,...
Year: 2024
US troops expulsion from Niger tied to turmoil over transition timeframe, official discloses
A source within the US government said the demand for the expulsion of the U.S. troops from Niger was due...
Congo Republic declares Mpox epidemic as fresh cases surface
The Republic of Congo has declared an mpox epidemic after 19 cases were reported in five departments, including the capital,...
Tinubu launches Consumer Credit Scheme, sets to unlock easy purchases of cars, homes
President Bola Tinubu has approved the commencement of the first phase of the Consumer Credit Scheme. Consumer credit serves as...
Gaza: Germany sets to resume cooperation with UNRWA
The German Government says plans are underway to resume its cooperation with the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine...
US demands 36 months’ jail for Binance founder Zhao
Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, should serve 36 months in prison after pleading guilty...
Naira drops 5.3% against dollar at official market
The naira depreciated at the official market, trading at N1,300.15 in the dollar on Tuesday. Data from the FMDQ Exchange’s...
African leaders, heads of govts, UN adopt Abuja Declaration on counter-terrorism
African leaders including Heads States and Government, Ministers of Defence, National Security Advisors, and representatives of regional organisations, UN and...
Libya urges EU to intensify fight against illegal immigration
Libyan authorities have issued a call to the European Union (EU) to intensify efforts in combating illegal immigration and the...
UN, AU rally for stronger ties to tackle Africa’s development challenges
The United Nations (UN) and the African Union (AU) have made a resounding call for heightened cooperation in addressing the...
