FBI Detains Over 130 in Ghana Scam-Centre Crackdown, Uncovers Nearly $10m in Losses
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced the arrest or detention of more than 130 people in Ghana as part of...
Ronaldo Pays Emotional Tribute to Messi After Argentina Farewell
Cristiano Ronaldo has paid tribute to longtime rival Lionel Messi after the Argentine superstar brought his international career to an emotional end.
Messi made his...
Africa Loses $74.5bn Annually to Credit Rating Concerns — UN
African countries are losing an estimated $74.5 billion every year because of sovereign credit ratings that the United Nations says do not adequately reflect...
Nacala Corridor States Face Deadline as Malawi, Zambia and Mozambique Push for Action
Representatives of the three countries are meeting in Maputo, Mozambique, where they are reviewing progress on major corridor projects and identifying measures needed to...
FBI Arrests 18-Year-Old Over Alleged Mall of America Mass Shooting Plot
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested an 18-year-old Minnesota man accused of plotting a mass shooting at the Mall of America in...
US Death Row Inmate Regains Consciousness After Botched Execution Attempt
A death row inmate in the United States has regained consciousness and begun speaking days after surviving a failed lethal injection in Tennessee.
Christa Pike,...
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Dangote Foundation Launches Student Grant Scheme to Support Young Nigerians
The Aliko Dangote Foundation has introduced a new initiative aimed at supporting Nigerian students through financial assistance and encouraging them to develop entrepreneurial skills.
The...
ProTaxi Launches in Abuja With 1,000 Electric Vehicles, Presidency Commends Initiative
Abuja is getting another option for getting around, as home-grown e-hailing platform ProTaxi has officially commenced operations in the Federal Capital Territory with an...
UK Regulator Drops Plans to Make Climate Reporting Mandatory for Listed Companies
Britain’s financial regulator has backed away from plans to make new climate-related reporting requirements mandatory for listed companies.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced that...
