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Merchants from Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon shun Bakassi market over insecurity
Traders from neighbouring Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, and other nearby island nations have stopped travelling to the Ikang International Market in Cross River State due to rising cases of piracy and militancy along the waterways. Many of the...

Presidency Justifies Tinubu’s Visit To Brazil, Says It’s a Strategic Move for Nation’s Economic Future
Deji Elumoye in Abuja The Presidency yesterday justified the two-day official visit of President Bola Tinubu to Brazil from 24 to 25 August, 2025. Reacting to criticism trailing the state visit on a Television programme (TVC’s Sunday Politics) in...

Tinubu’s visit to Brazil justified, strategic move for Nigeria’s economic future – Dare
Says BASA agreement will cut flight time by 8 hours President restored investor confidence by clearing $7bn forex backlog – Sani From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Brasilia, Brazil Despite criticism that has trailed President Bola Tinubu’s official...

Nigeria advances Equatorial Guinea Gas Pipeline to boost regional energy links
Nigeria is pressing ahead with the Nigeria–Equatorial Guinea Gas Pipeline, a cross-border project designed to transport stranded Nigerian gas to Equatorial Guinea for processing and export, Minister of State for Petroleum (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo,...

Uba Sani: Tinubu’s reforms have restored investor confidence in Nigeria
Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna, says President Bola Tinubu has stabilised and restored investor confidence in the nation’s economy. Sani, who was part of the federal government delegation to Brazil, said the visit has strengthened Nigeria’s profile...

How Nigeria Can Optimise Gas Value
1 LAGOS – Nigeria must overcome financing constraints, accelerate infrastructure delivery, deepen private sector participation, and align with global shifts in technology and climate policy in order to deepen the value of its gas sector, Ekperikpe...
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BEAC launches application to fight banknote co...
Yvon Sana Bangui: BEAC Governor The Bank of Central African States, BEAC, has launched an application named “BEAC NG2020” to fight the counterfeiting of its 2020 series banknotes. The Application was made public through a release signed by the...

PAC grills Ministry of Foreign Affairs over financial irregu...
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has come under scrutiny at the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament for various financial infractions, including alleged unearned salaries and imprests. The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr James...

Unearned Salaries: PAC examines Ministry of Foreign Affairs over financial irregularities
By Elsie Appiah-Osei Accra, Aug 20, GNA – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has come under scrutiny at the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament for various financial infractions, including alleged unearned salaries and imprests. The Deputy...

Top 10 African countries with the best inflation recovery from the COVID year to 2025
Even while hyperinflation is still prevalent across the continent, several nations have made remarkable progress in controlling the price spikes that afflicted their economy during the epidemic years. These inflation recoveries are vital for...

Equatorial Guinea launches iGaming regulatory framework with master license awarded to Mascott
The Government of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea has granted the online gaming, online betting, and online casino master license to Mascott Capital Partners, an iGaming and license management company. The move is part of the launch of the...

Unearned Salaries: PAC interrogates Foreign Affairs Ministry over financial irregularities
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has come under scrutiny at the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament for various financial infractions, including alleged unearned salaries and imprests. The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr James...

Equatorial Guinea launches regulated online gambling framework
Equatorial Guinea has taken its first formal step into the online gambling sector, awarding its inaugural Online Gaming Master License to a Cyprus based private company. The move marks the country’s entry into a regulated framework covering online...
Putin’s game plan in Africa: Russia swaps ruthless paramilitary with controllable replica
WorldPosted at: Aug 26 2025 7:08AM Abuja, Nigeria, Aug 26 (UNI) Wagner, a feared Russian mercenary group that is notorious for staging a failed mutiny against Moscow and accused of committing serious abuses against civilians in Africa, is being...

Equatorial Guinea Forays into the World of Online Gaming
Equatorial Guinea has become Africa’s latest regulated iGaming market, opening the door to a whole new world of entertainment. The country has just issued its master license, making online gaming an indisputable reality. Mascott Capital Partners...

Advocacy group urges Africa to dismantle visa barriers
An advocacy group, Trans-African Tourism and Unity Campaign, on Monday, strongly criticised African governments for enforcing visa policies that undermine the goal of a united and prosperous continent. Speaking at a press conference held at the...

Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal Goes Instagram Official with New Girlfriend Nicki Nicole Amid Stellar Season
In a heartwarming moment that captured the attention of fans worldwide, 18-year-old Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal recently took to Instagram to confirm his romantic relationship with Argentine singer Nicki Nicole. The announcement, made through...

Afreximbank signs on as Diamond Partner for African Energy Week 2025
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has been announced as a Diamond Partner for African Energy Week (AEW) 2025, strengthening its role as a key financier of Africa’s energy transition and infrastructure development. AEW 2025, themed...

Is Putin the World's Richest Politician? Meet the Top 10 Leaders
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Wealth is more than just influence or leverage since it often embodies sheer dominance across every sphere of power. For today’s richest politicians, this truth is lived daily, as their financial supremacy both fuels and...