Over 1,000 cybercrime suspects from Africa have landed in INTERPOL’s net following its recent joint major cybercrime operation with the African Union Mechanism for Police Cooperation (AFRIPOL), tagged Operation Serengeti. Nineteen countries in Africa, including Nigeria, Ghana, Mozambique, South Africa,…
What businesses need to know about remittance services in Africa
Remittances represent a major source of financial inflow for African countries. The United Nations identifies remittances as a vital lifeline for more than 200 million Africans. It notes that beyond supporting the lives and livelihoods of families in the senders’…
S Africa’s Mia le Roux pulls out of Miss Universe pageant
Mia le Roux who was set to represent South Africa at the Miss Universe finals this weekend in Mexico has pulled out of the competition, organisers have announced, citing health concerns. The 28-year-old made history as the first-ever deaf woman…
Spain to join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at ICJ
Spain announced that it will join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over the ongoing Israeli aggression in the besieged Palestinian Gaza Strip. Spain made this decision so that “peace returns to Gaza…
DSTV of the Killer Price Hikes — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
There is no monopoly in the whole wide world heavier than the oppressor from South Africa called Supersports or MultiChoice or DSTV or whatever. The television oppressor has come all the way from South Africa to oppress Nigerian subscribers with…
Why e-commerce is thriving in South Africa — Gideon Ayogu
South Africa’s ecommerce sector is expected to exceed USD21 billion by 2025, with more than one billion transactions per year. This is largely due to the proliferation of smart devices and the expansion of internet connectivity which has created a…
Super Falcons qualify for Paris 2024 Olympics
Nigeria’s Super Falcons has qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Falcons beat Bayana Bayana of South Africa 1-0 on aggregate in the two-legged encounter to seal qualification for the first time in 16 years. The nine-time African champions defeated their…
AFCON 2023: Kefas lauds Super Eagles over victory against South Africa
Gov. Agbu Kefas of Taraba State on Thursday commended the Super Eagles for their exhilarating performance at the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON), and making it to the finals. This is contained in a Statement by Mr Emmanuel Bello,…
We are confident in your lifting AFCON title – FG to Super Eagles
The Federal Government has expressed the confidence in the ability of the Super Eagles to emerge victorious and bring home the 2023 African Nations Cup trophy. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, stated this while commending…
Super Eagles edge South Africa in dramatic AFCON semi-final penalty shootout
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are through to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the first time since winning the competition back in 2013 after battling through a pulsating penalty shootout in a thrilling semi-final encounter…