IN a significant blow to the global cocoa market, trading houses are facing losses of at least $1bn after Ghana failed to deliver cocoa beans this year. This situation has been exacerbated by soaring global cocoa prices, driven by factors like adverse weather, bean disease, smuggling, and illegal mining, which …

The Nigerian equity market opened the week on a positive note, extending gains from the previous session with a N167 billion profit for investors. Specifically, the market capitalisation, which opened at N56.441 trillion, gained N167 billion or 0.30 per cent to close at N56.608 trillion. The All-Share Index also advanced …

THE Ogun State Government has awarded scholarships to nine students who performed creditably in an essay competition to mark the 90th birthday celebration of the Noble Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka. Speaking at the 2024 edition of the Wole Soyinka International Cultural Exchange Programme held at Prof. Soyinka’s ARI residence, Ijegba, …

What is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)? See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for 14th July, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira …

Chima, a Nigerian vocalist, has been crowned the champion of the ninth season of Nigerian Idol. The announcement of his victory took place during the finale of the show on Sunday. Newsextra24 understands that three participants, Chima, Lammy, and Chioma, advanced to the last round of the Nigerian Idol season …

Rwanda, a small landlocked nation in Africa, has significantly increased its influence through military prowess, image branding, and political strategy under President Paul Kagame. De facto leader since the 1994 genocide and running for a fourth presidential term, Kagame has expanded Rwanda’s reach far beyond its borders, enhancing both the …

Kenyan President William Ruto has directed security agencies to expedite their investigation into the recent discovery of nine mutilated bodies in a Nairobi dumpsite. Speaking in Elgeyo-Marakwet County on Saturday, Ruto assured the public that those responsible would be held accountable and emphasised the importance of maintaining peace and lawful conduct. …

AS Chief Olusegun Osoba celebrates his 85th birthday, it is an opportune moment to reflect on the life and contributions of this distinguished statesman. His virtues and leadership qualities have earned him respect and admiration both in Nigeria and internationally. Chief Osoba’s political career, marked by unwavering integrity, dedication, and …

SOUTH African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday condemned the assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump, calling on American leaders to reject violence and seek peaceful resolutions. In a statement on social media platform X, Ramaphosa highlighted the dangers of political extremism and intolerance, labelling political violence as the …

LAGOS State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has dropped a hint at the possibility of the return of monthly environmental sanitation in the state. The reintroduction of the environmental sanitation followed what Sanwo-Olu described as an “appalling state” of uncleanliness observed in communities across Lagos State. He made this known during the …