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admin2 January 2025

Zimbabwe has officially abolished the death penalty, marking a historic shift in the nation’s justice system. President Emmerson Mnangagwa approved the law with immediate effect, following a parliamentary vote earlier in December to scrap capital punishment. Rights group Amnesty International celebrated the decision, calling it a “beacon of hope for the abolitionist movement in the […]

admin2 January 2025

In a move poised to reshape Nigeria’s financial landscape, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the establishment of a National Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC) set to launch in May. The initiative, aimed at expanding credit access for businesses and individuals, underscores Tinubu’s commitment to economic reforms that promote growth and financial inclusion. Speaking on Wednesday, […]

admin31 December 2024

The US Treasury Department has reported a significant cybersecurity breach allegedly orchestrated by Chinese state-sponsored hackers. The attackers gained access to employee workstations and unclassified documents earlier this month, prompting the agency to label it a “major incident” in a formal notification to lawmakers. The attack is part of a broader pattern of high-profile breaches […]

admin31 December 2024

The SEA Empowerment Research Center has raised alarms about the implications of Nigeria’s $2 billion currency swap agreement with China. While the initiative is expected to ease trade by facilitating transactions in Naira and Yuan, the Center warns it could compromise Nigeria’s national resources if not carefully managed. In its end-of-year report, the Center highlighted […]

admin31 December 2024

Nigeria has partially resumed operations at its Warri oil refinery, marking a significant step in the government’s efforts to revive the country’s long-neglected refining capacity. This development comes nearly a decade after the refinery was shut down due to disrepair and crude shortages. The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), led by its head Mele Kyari, […]

admin30 December 2024

The Federal Government has earmarked N298.4 billion for the National Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) in the proposed 2025 fiscal year budget. The allocation is part of the broader N47.9 trillion “Budget of Restoration,” which is currently under review by the National Assembly. This ambitious budget focuses on critical sectors such as security, infrastructure, education, […]

admin30 December 2024

A tragic shark attack in Egypt’s Marsa Alam resort has left one tourist dead and another injured, according to a statement released by the Environment Ministry on Sunday. The ministry did not disclose the nationalities of the victims, but reports from Italian media, including the news agency ANSA, identified them as Italian men. Shark sightings […]

admin30 December 2024

Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and a Nobel Peace Prize winner, has passed away at the age of 100. He died peacefully at his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by family. Carter, who lived longer than any other U.S. president, leaves behind a legacy of public service, humanitarian efforts, and global […]

admin29 December 2024

The battle for Africa’s vast mineral resources is heating up as the United States and China vie for dominance in one of the continent’s most resource-rich regions. At the heart of this competition lies the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), home to an astonishing 70% of the world’s cobalt reserve, a critical component in green […]

admin29 December 2024

In a heart-wrenching incident today, South Korea witnessed its deadliest air accident ever when a Jeju Air flight crash-landed at Muan International Airport, erupting into flames and claiming the lives of at least 174 people. The ill-fated flight, 7C2216, was en route from Bangkok, Thailand, carrying 175 passengers and six crew members. The Boeing 737-800 […]