It’s always intriguing to see how something that began within the virtual world of Instagram can manifest into a beautiful love story in reality. Ezinne and Uzodhu were mere acquaintances online, but everything changed for the better when fate stepped in 5 years ago. They bumped into each other at the airport—same flight, same destination—only
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has finally disclosed why he decided not to purchase Premier League giants Arsenal, putting an end to years of speculation, Soccernet.ng reports. For a long time, rumours swirled that the Nigerian billionaire was set to buy the North London club for $2 billion. However, the talks eventually faded into silence
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has released the payment schedule for October 2024. In October, beneficiaries of the various grants will receive their payments on different dates. Older Persons’ grants The SASSA payment date for older persons’ grants is for 2nd October 2024. SASSA ensures that senior citizens, many of whom rely heavily
GMD NNPCL, Mele Kyari $6.8bn Debt: NNPC Admission Sparks Integrity Concerns The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) recently shocked many Nigerians when it admitted owing petrol suppliers. The masses were not surprised that the company was in debt; rather, they found it difficult to believe that after months of denial, a corporate company owned
AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK Multilateral Banks’ Climate Financing Now $125bn – AfDB Multilateral development banks, including the African Development Bank, have reported that their combined financing for climate action reached a record $125bn in 2023. In a statement issued on Monday, AfDB said the findings were from the Joint Multilateral Development Banks report for 2023. This
Debt Management Office (DMO) FG Offers N150bn Bonds For September Auction The Debt Management Office (DMO) has announced that the Federal Government was offering three bonds worth N150bn for the September auction. In a release, the DMO stated that the bonds, which were re-openings of previously issued instruments, would be sold in units of N1,000
Despite being in office less than three months, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has already raised eyebrows for accepting donations in the form of clothes and other gifts from a wealthy businessman. The Labour Party leader, who won power in a landslide victory on a promise to restore trust in politics, has denied any wrongdoing
The Scottish Highlands is the latest popular destination that might soon have a tourist tax. In May, Members of the Scottish Parliament passed legislation that allows local authorities in Scotland the ability to introduce a tourist tax on visitors staying in overnight accommodation. The Highland Council will be the next agency to decide what a