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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...

US military positioned for possible strike on Iran as Trump weighs decision amid escalating tensions

Reports from multiple news outlets indicate that the United States military is prepared for possible strikes on Iran, with significant American air and naval...

US and Japan agree on US$36bn investment in oil, gas and critical minerals projects in the United States

The United States and Japan have unveiled a major package of investment projects worth $36 billion that will see Japanese capital flow into critical energy,...

Gabon suspends social media ‘Until Further Notice’ amid anti-government protests

Gabon’s media regulator has ordered the suspension of major social media platforms across the country “until further notice,” citing concerns that online content is...

Alphabet stock double bottom: Buy after 15% drop?

Alphabet stock double bottom is the technical pattern investors are watching closely after shares of Google’s parent company fell roughly 15% from their recent...

Jamaica travel trends 2026: Island sets the pace

Jamaica travel trends 2026 are reshaping how global tourists define a meaningful holiday, positioning the Caribbean island as more than just a sun-and-sand escape....

UK unemployment rate surges to five-year high

UK unemployment rate has climbed to its highest level in nearly five years, signaling mounting pressure on the labour market as 2025 closed. Official...

Financial catfishing warning signs you shouldn’t ignore

Financial catfishing is emerging as a hidden risk in modern dating, blending emotional deception with money misrepresentation. Unlike traditional catfishing, which involves fake identities,...

Madagascar 15-day e-Visa fee hike sparks travel cost debate

Madagascar 15-day e-Visa fee hike has taken effect, tripling the cost of short-stay entry permits from €10 to €30 as of February 16, 2026....

UBA UK strategy targets Africa $100bn trade finance gap

Africa $100bn trade finance gap is a critical challenge facing the continent, and UBA UK’s newly appointed CEO, Lokanath Mishra, has unveiled a strategy...

Nigeria Africa single currency plan accelerates integration drive

Nigeria Africa single currency plan is gathering speed as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, confirms the country’s strategic role...

Study warns tropical Chikungunya disease now capable of spreading across most of Europe

A new scientific study has revealed that chikungunya, a painful mosquito borne disease traditionally found in tropical regions, can now be transmitted across most...

Muslims begin Ramadan Fast as holy month commences

Muslims around the world have begun observing Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and one of the most sacred periods in...

Harvard trims bitcoin holdings, expands ether exposure in crypto portfolio shift

Harvard University’s endowment has reduced its bitcoin allocation by 20% while establishing a new position in ether, reflecting a strategic adjustment in its digital...