In some African countries, strict laws, often based on religion, culture, or public health, ban or tightly control the making, selling, and drinking of alcohol. These rules are usually enforced with serious penalties, and in many cases, even tourists must follow them. Below are 5 countries where alcohol is prohibited or completely banned, along with

Big Brother Naija has given us drama, twists, and unforgettable moments but who knew it could also produce real love stories?  While many BBNaija relationships end as quickly as they start, a few couples have managed to beat the odds and stay together long after the cameras stopped rolling. From wedding bells to growing families

Startups in Africa often struggle to secure funding because they can’t effectively pitch to investors. To succeed, founders need more than a great idea; they must understand where to find the right investors, how to present their business clearly, and how to build strong relationships.  Africa’s startup scene is growing fast, with cities like Lagos

Turkey is quietly becoming a powerful player in West Africa. From floating power plants supplying electricity to oil and gas deals in Senegal, to building mosques and offering scholarships to students, Turkey’s presence is growing and it’s not by accident.  This is part of a bigger plan: to build influence not with force, but with

Business Naira Holds Firm Against Dollar in Official, Black Market Dollar Against Naira Your browser does not support the video tag. ‎The Nigerian remained steady against the US dollar on Wednesday, June 25, in both the official and parallel markets, reflecting persistent pressure and volatility in the country’s foreign exchange environment. ‎In the black market

Business Customs Integrates FIRS, CBN, Others into B’Odogwu Platform to Boost Trade The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr Bashir Adewale Adeniyi Your browser does not support the video tag. The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has integrated the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Federal Ministry of Finance, the Federal Inland Revenue Service

Children Fetching Water From A River In Maraba Takushara Community Your browser does not support the video tag. By Halimatu Sadiya Umar In the blistering heat of Kano, where temperatures soar and thirst bites harder, a quiet crisis is worsening: water is becoming a luxury. Across many neighborhoods in the ancient city, residents say the

Your browser does not support the video tag. The Senate has approved a fresh extension of the implementation of the capital component of the 2024 national budget from June 30 to December 31. The decision was reached during plenary on Tuesday, following the presentation and expeditious passage of an amendment bill to the Appropriation Act.

Business News Airlines to Boost Domestic Fleet with Dry-leased Planes Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo Airlines to Boost Domestic Fleet with Dry-leased Planes Your browser does not support the video tag. The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) yesterday disclosed that Nigerian airlines would start receiving dry-lease aircraft from lessors across the

Crude Oil Global Crude Oil Prices Decline by 3% Your browser does not support the video tag. Global crude oil prices have recorded a 3 per cent decline, falling below the $70 per barrel mark, following Israel’s agreement to a ceasefire deal brokered by US President Donald Trump to end hostilities with Iran. Crude oil

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Your browser does not support the video tag. Nigeria Falls Short in $180bn Global Cassava Processing Industry With a current production capacity of 62.69 million and holding the position of the largest producer of cassava in the world, Nigeria is missing out of the $180 billion global cassava processing market. The country’s cassava value chain