Nigerian army to review operations nationwide

A Nigerian army spokesperson said Thursday the army will review its ongoing operations across the country by the end of the year to better address the country’s many security problems. Onyema Nwachukwu, a spokesperson for the army, told reporters at a press conference in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, that the review will be done at an

Young Africans to drive e-payment growth, embrace cryptocurrency

Only 55% of adults in sub-Saharan Africa have an account at a traditional bank or a regulated financial institution, with millions still financially excluded, according to recent research published as part of the Africa Connected campaign. These excluded citizens haven’t engaged with formal financial institutions for many reasons, such as lack of branches in rural areas, excessive paperwork,

FTX collapse crushes crypto dream in Africa and beyond

BUSINESS Days before his FTX cryptocurrency exchange collapsed, co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried tweeted “Hello, West Africa!” – his latest nod to a region where a growing number of kitchen table investors had put their faith, and savings, in FTX. In South Africa, Nigeria and Ghana, FTX held a series of swish events in the months leading

South Korea Pledges Mpox Vaccine Supplies

By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh Sadly, African health authorities for several months have pursued vaccines for curing mpox and its further spread mostly in vain as worldwide outbreaks were reported during this year. But there is some light at the end of the tunnel as some considerable assistance might come from the Republic of South Korea.

Ghana seek revenge against unapologetic Luis Suarez

Twelve years after Ghana was denied a spot in the World Cup semifinals in South Africa, national resentment persists. Fans in Qatar are hoping for retribution against an unrepentant opponent.Information Guide Nigeria Hero or villain, the choice is yours. Luis Suarez of Uruguay believes, however, that the Ghanaian fans’ hatred is misdirected prior to their