Ethiopia has successfully recovered an important piece of its cultural heritage: the ceremonial shield of Emperor Tewodros II, taken by British forces during the 1868 Magdala War. This significant artifact, seized during the British expedition to Abyssinia, has now returned to Ethiopian soil after 156 years. The handover ceremony was attended by officials from the … Read more
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has introduced a revolutionary new “contactless passport application system,” allowing Nigerians to renew their international passports entirely online. This innovative approach, launched today, enables citizens to complete the passport renewal process from the convenience of their homes, without the need for an in-person visit to any NIS office for capturing … Read more
Apple has just unveiled its latest MacBook Pro models, and this time, they’ve gone all out. With groundbreaking new hardware, stunning performance upgrades, and enhanced user experience features, this release has set a new standard in the laptop world. Whether you’re a creative professional, a developer, or a tech enthusiast, the new MacBook Pro is … Read more
When it comes to human achievement, a new generation of mega projects is redefining what’s possible in engineering, urban design, and sustainable innovation. These vast undertakings span cities, factories, dams, and even entire countries, each designed to address global challenges or showcase visionary concepts. Below, we explore the ten most audacious mega projects currently reshaping … Read more
Less than six months after Zimbabwe introduced the ZiG, or Zimbabwe Gold, as its latest currency, the Southern African country has been forced to devalue it. The move signals ongoing struggles in Zimbabwe’s efforts to establish a stable local currency and reduce its dependence on the United States dollar. The ZiG, launched in April 2024 … Read more
Nigerian authorities have officially dropped charges against Tigran Gambaryan, an executive at Binance Holdings, who had been facing allegations of money laundering. Gambaryan, who serves as the Head of Financial Crime Compliance for Binance, has been in detention since April 2024, but recent developments suggest the charges against him have been stepped down. Gambaryan, alongside … Read more
On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, a Federal High Court in Lagos sentenced a 41-year-old Canadian woman, Adrienne Munju, to 11 years in prison for importing 74 parcels of synthetic cannabis, known as ‘Canadian Loud,’ into Nigeria. The drugs, weighing 35.20 kilograms, were smuggled into the country through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The … Read more
As Africa’s business environment becomes more digitized, the need for comprehensive business management solutions has never been greater. ProKip is a standout solution tailored to meet the needs of businesses across different sectors, ranging from retail and wholesale to service-based enterprises such as restaurants, bars, schools, and hotels. Offering an array of features including bookkeeping, … Read more
As global wealth continues to accumulate at unprecedented rates, cities around the world are becoming hubs for the ultra-wealthy. Centi-millionaires, individuals with a net worth of over $100 million, are concentrated in key metropolitan areas where finance, technology, and luxury thrive. According to a report by Henley & Partners, as of December 2023, the cities … Read more
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) World Economic Outlook (WEO) report for October 2024 has projected that Nigeria will end the year with a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of $199.72 billion. This development places Nigeria as the fourth largest economy in Africa, trailing behind South Africa, Egypt, and Algeria. Nigeria’s GDP projection reflects the ongoing economic … Read more