THE House of Representatives on Tuesday mandated its Committee on Nutrition and Food Security as well as the Committee on Agricultural Production and Services; Agricultural Colleges and Institutions and Finance, to investigate the alleged misuse of the Federal Government’s interventions and agricultural funding by the Central Bank, the Nigeria Incentive-Based …

Israel’s top generals want to begin a cease-fire in Gaza even if it keeps Hamas in power for the time being, widening a rift between the military and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has opposed a truce that would allow Hamas to survive the war. The generals think that a …

THE IMF announced on Monday that it has revised its growth projection for Ghana’s economy in 2024 to 3.1 percent, up from the previous estimate of 2.8 percent. This announcement was made by Stephane Roudet, the IMF mission chief for Ghana, during a joint press briefing with Ghana’s Ministry of …

IN an era characterised by rapid technological advances and increasing digital interconnectivity, Nigeria finds itself at a critical juncture. As Africa’s largest economy and a burgeoning digital hub, the nation’s cyber landscape is expanding at an unprecedented rate. While this digital revolution offers immense opportunities, it also brings substantial threats …

UGANDA has raised the import duty on fully electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and electric motorcycles from zero to 25 percent in the current financial year. This change has significantly increased the cost of these vehicles. For instance, the price of a Nissan Leaf at Motorcare Uganda has risen by over …

INTERNET services were restricted in several areas across Mauritania, including the capital Nouakchott, on Tuesday following protests against the presidential election results. Eyewitnesses reported that mobile internet services were cut off in certain cities, while landline internet services remained functional. Mauritanian authorities and telecommunications companies have yet to comment on …

The continued fiddling and meddling politics that have greeted the bold and visionary advocacy of Senator Ned Nwoko to resuscitate the creation of Anioma State as the sixth state of the South East region of Nigeria, aptly reminds me of the Bible story of Joseph and his envious brothers. Joseph, …

The Labour Party has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) to suspend the planned reelection for Enugu Urban State constituency just a day after the unjust jailing of the election’s rightful winner. The party also called on the National Judicial Council, NJC to initiate a disciplinary action against …

Malawi, a country highly vulnerable to climate shocks and widespread hunger, is taking a crucial step to improve food security for its citizens. The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the government have launched a $53 million agricultural development programme aimed at commercialising agricultural production and enhancing the resilience …

THE World Bank has sanctioned a $208 million grant to assist Zambia in alleviating the severe social and economic repercussions of a prolonged drought that has gripped the southern African nation. This announcement was made by Zambia’s finance ministry on Tuesday. Southern Africa is facing its most severe drought in …