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World Bank set to approve $500 million loan to Nigeria in March 2026
The World Bank is poised to approve a $500 million loan facility for the Federal Republic of Nigeria on March 30, 2026, aimed at...
African Energy Chamber to lead delegation to Venezuela to deepen oil and gas ties
The African Energy Chamber will spearhead a high-level delegation to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela from 22 to 26 February 2026 in a bid...
US economic growth slows to 1.4% in Q4 2025 amid government shutdown
Economic growth in the United States slowed sharply in the fourth quarter of 2025, with gross domestic product (GDP) expanding at an annualized rate...
Ghana moves to international arbitration with Togo over maritime boundary dispute
The Government of Ghana has formally notified the Government of Togo of its decision to seek international arbitration to delimit the maritime boundary between...
Nigeria to review shea nut export ban after industry pushback
Nigeria’s Federal Government has announced that it will review the controversial six-month ban on the export of raw shea nuts after significant feedback and...
Trump directs U.S. government to identify and release UFO and “Alien” files
On February 19–20, 2026, U.S. President Donald J. Trump announced that he would direct the Pentagon and other federal agencies to begin the process...
Nigeria bets on digital payments to rewire global finance
Nigeria is positioning itself as a pioneer in digital finance, leveraging technology to address long-standing inefficiencies in global cross-border payments that have historically sidelined...
UAE Royal Group holds US$344m unrealized gain from bitcoin mining stash
A major investment entity linked to the United Arab Emirates(UAE) is sitting on an estimated $344 million in unrealized profit from its bitcoin mining...
Former South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol sentenced to life in prison for leading insurrection
In a momentous judicial ruling that has sent shockwaves through South Korea and resonated globally, former President Yoon Suk-yeol was sentenced to life imprisonment...
UAE bitcoin mining builds $344 million bitcoin reserve through strategic mining
UAE Bitcoin Mining operations have turned the Gulf nation into a major player in the global cryptocurrency landscape, with on-chain data estimating an unrealized...
xAI Saudi investment secured to accelerate AI expansion
xAI Saudi Investment highlights Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, xAI, which has received a $3 billion injection from Saudi Arabian AI company Humain, underscoring...
AfriChange Fintech award signals shift in cross-border payments
AfriChange Fintech Award recognition at the 2026 Fintech Awards is more than a corporate milestone; it highlights how digital platforms are reshaping cross-border finance...
Canada Express Entry 2026 targets key talent
Canada Express Entry 2026 is being reshaped to focus more sharply on critical labour shortages, as immigration authorities unveil five priority talent categories aimed...
Nigeria orders all oil and gas revenues into federation account in sweeping fiscal reform
In a landmark fiscal intervention, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed a sweeping Executive Order mandating that all oil and gas revenues be...
France seeks return to AES space through renewed security deal with Algeria
France is repositioning itself closer to the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) by reactivating high-level security cooperation with Algeria, signaling a calculated attempt to...
Gabon suspends social media “Until further notice” as Anti-government protests escalate
In a sweeping and controversial move, the Government of Gabon has suspended access to social media platforms nationwide “until further notice,” citing concerns that...
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