Botswana Launches Sovereign Wealth Fund to secure future beyond diamonds.
President Duma Boko has officially launched Botswana’s first Sovereign Wealth Fund, describing it as a bold and visionary step toward reducing the country’s dependence on diamonds and safeguarding its long-term…
Lagos Govt announces 50% fare slash as Lagos Blue Line clocks two years
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced a 50 per cent discount on fares for the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line to mark its second anniversary, effective Thursday,…
BREAKING: Finland Court sentences Simon Ekpa to six years in prison for terrorism
A District Court in Finland has sentenced the self-proclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra Government in Exile, Simon Ekpa, to six years in prison for terrorism-related crimes.Ekpa was…
UK announces new support for women and girls in Gaza
UK announces new life-saving support for pregnant women and new mothers, and menstrual hygiene kits for thousands of women and girls. Against a backdrop of an appalling humanitarian crisis, the…
Former Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, has died
Nigeria’s former Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, has died at the age of 69 on Sunday at the Cedar Crest Hospital in Abuja, the nation’s capital. Arase, who served as…
UAC Foods celebrates its security team on Universal Day for security officers
UAC Foods proudly celebrated the dedication and resilience of its security team on this year’s Universal Day for Security Officers “24/7,” themed “Securing Lives, Enabling Growth.” This special occasion recognises…
UK- £400,000 awarded to support Windrush compensation applicants
Ten community organisations have been awarded funding from the government’s £400,000 Windrush Compensation Advocacy Support Fund (WCASF) to provide additional support for victims of the Home Office Windrush scandal. Many…
Julius Malema condemns xenophobia at NBA Annual General Conference
The President of Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF) has delivered a fiery speech at the ongoing conference of the Nigerian Bar Association in Enugu. Malema who was the key not speaker…
UK Govt update on medical evacuation of Gazan children
The UK Prime Minister announced at the end of July that the UK will medically evacuate Gazan children for treatment in the UK. This support comes as the appalling humanitarian…
Botswana: Intimate Partner Violence Continues to Remain Challenge in Botswana – Prof Ramogola-Masire
University of Botswana (UB) Deputy Vice Chancellor Research and Innovation, Professor Doreen Ramogola-Masire, has said Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) continues to remain a pressing challenge in Botswana, with high prevalence…