Burkina Faso has taken a decisive step toward transforming its public transportation system. A fleet of 115 brand-new buses has just arrived in the country, marking the first visible phase of an ambitious national transit upgrade ordered by President Ibrahim Traoré. The initiative is part of a broader effort to nationalize urban transport—an effort aimed…
Mali’s military ruler, General Assimi Goïta, has taken a significant step toward cementing his grip on power after a national conference—convened by his regime and boycotted by major opposition parties—recommended he remain president until 2030. If implemented, the move would extend military rule in Mali well beyond the initial transition timeline promised following Goïta’s second…
Former Ugandan Foreign Affairs Minister Sam Kutesa has sparked national debate after funding the construction of a multimillion-shilling church in his home district of Sembabule, fulfilling what he described as a personal vow to God after surviving throat cancer. The newly built All Saints Church–Sembabule, a 1,200-seat sanctuary under the West Buganda Diocese, was officially…
In a major announcement during Tanzania’s Labour Day celebrations on May 1, 2025, President Samia Suluhu Hassan revealed a significant 35.1% increase in the minimum wage for public officials. Effective July 2025, the minimum monthly salary will rise from Sh370,000 to Sh500,000—a move the President framed as both a reward for workers’ dedication and a…
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has delivered a stark warning about Nigeria’s economic trajectory. In a keynote speech marking the 20th anniversary of investment firm Chapel Hill Denham in Lagos, Adesina declared that Nigeria is not just stagnating—it is regressing. “Nigerians are worse off today than they were in 1960,”…
When we talk about the richest people in history, names like Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and Bill Gates often come to mind. But even when adjusted for inflation, their fortunes pale in comparison to that of Mansa Musa I, the 14th-century ruler of the Mali Empire. Historians estimate Musa’s net worth at over $400 billion…
In Nigeria’s crowded digital loan market, WayaCredit positions itself as a safe and simple online loan app, offering 24/7 personal cash loans with instant approval and flexible loan limits. With advertised amounts of up to ₦800,000 and no need for collateral, the app claims to offer a modern solution for fast financial relief. But beyond…
In today’s fast-paced digital economy, access to quick loans in Nigeria is more important than ever — especially for people without access to traditional banking. Enter NairaCup, a mobile loan app claiming to offer instant online loans up to ₦500,000, with no collateral, paperwork, or ID required. At face value, this sounds like a game-changer….
Nigeria’s Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal has ordered Meta Platforms Inc. and its subsidiary WhatsApp to pay a $220 million penalty over alleged data privacy violations and discriminatory practices affecting Nigerian users. The verdict also includes a $35,000 reimbursement to the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) for investigative costs. The companies must comply…
China is doubling down on its energy ties with the Middle East, sealing a string of long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) deals with Abu Dhabi’s national energy giant. The latest agreement, a 5-year supply contract between China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), marks the third such deal in…