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Global oil benchmarks rose slightly today, Wednesday, 21 January 2026, as investors reacted to news of a force majeure declaration at one of Kazakhstan’s largest oil fields. The unexpected supply...

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has officially unveiled a massive, industry-wide initiative to combat the surging rate of electronic fraud (e-fraud) in the nation’s financial system. Announced today, Wednesday,...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially handed over cheques totaling ₦1.28 billion to the Enugu State Government. The funds were reportedly recovered from the luxury real estate...

The Nigeria Police Force has officially arraigned 11 suspects before a Magistrate Court in connection with the brutal murder of an Arise TV journalist and a security guard. The proceedings...

Investors are navigating a "wall of worry" today, Wednesday, 21 January 2026, as a cocktail of geopolitical tensions continues to shake equity markets. While stocks in Europe and the U.S....

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and OpenAI have announced a major partnership aimed at leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform healthcare delivery across African nations. Announced today, Wednesday, 21...

The UK government has issued a firm defence of its agreement to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, following a blistering attack from U.S. President Donald Trump, who labelled...

Botswana, the world’s leading producer of diamonds by value, is facing a deepening economic challenge as its national diamond stockpile continues to swell. Reports from the Ministry of Minerals and...

Following the dramatic conclusion of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and several international press unions have issued a stern condemnation of "unacceptable...

Global financial markets are in a state of heightened volatility today, Tuesday, 20 January 2026, as investors scramble to price in the latest trade salvos from the Trump administration. European...