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The Jigawa State Government has appealed to philanthropists, civil society groups, and businesses to extend support to vulnerable women and children across the state. Commissioner of Women Affairs and Social …

KEY POINTS Billionaire Benedict Peters has won a long standing battle over his properties in the UK. The release of the properties has happened after a decade. These properties are …

South African rand strengthens on gold’s rally, while investors increasingly anticipate inflation figures next week to determine the currency’s next tra jectory.

Nedbank is selling its 21.2 percent Ecobank stake to Bosquet Investments, shifting focus toward Southern and East Africa

KEY POINTS OOPL demands N3.5 billion restitution. Library accuses EFCC, police of unlawful, malicious raid. Seven-day ultimatum issued for public apology. The management of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) …

Tinubu targets 7% economic growth by 2027 with reforms to boost investment, infrastructure, and private sector engagement.

South32 will mothball Mozambique’s Mozal smelter in 2026 after power talks fail, cutting output and flagging a $372 million impairment

KEY POINTS Cocoa exports hit N1.2 trillion in Q4 2024. EU deforestation rules reshape Nigeria’s cocoa trade. Government eyes 500,000 ton output by 2025. Nigeria’s cocoa trade just had its …

Excerpt: Outrage grows in Gambia after baby’s death linked to female genital mutilation, prompting calls to enforce the country’s anti-FGM law.

At least 40 killed in an RSF attack on a displacement camp near el-Fasher, worsening Sudan’s humanitarian crisis and prompting global condemnation.