Madagascar leader wins presidential vote, constitutional court says
Madagascar’s incumbent resident, Andry Rajoelina, was declared the winner on Friday of the Nov. 16 election by the country’s High Constitutional Court, which handed him a third term after dismissing various challenges to provisional results. “Andry Rajoelina is elected as the president of the republic of Madagascar and is taking his functions as soon as […]
Fifteen African Meals You Must Eat
By Janet Adeyemo Each meal offers a unique culinary experience that reflects the rich diversity of Africa. 1. Jollof Rice (West Africa): – A vibrant one-pot dish, Jollof Rice is a staple in West African cuisine. Prepared with tomatoes, peppers, onions, and a blend of spices, it’s a flavorful and colorful delight often accompanied by […]
Naira falls by 16%, closes week at N927/$
The naira closed the week at N927.19/$ on the official Investor and Exporter forex window. This was a 16.64 per cent decline from the N794.89/$ it closed the week that ended November 24, 2023, according to data from the FMDQ Securities Exchange. Also, the turnover of dollars traded in the market improved from $75.82m to […]
CBN to Freeze Bank Accounts Without Bvn, Nin From March 2024
Abuja — The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday said it has become mandatory for all Tier-1 bank accounts and wallets for individuals to have either the Bank Verification Number (BVN) or National Identity Number (NIN) or both. Owing to this, the central bank warned that effective March 1, 2024, all funded accounts or wallets […]
Seven climate issues and announcements at COP28 Summit in Dubai
The COP28 climate talks in Dubai witnessed a flurry of announcements aimed at tackling global warming, led by the oil-rich host, the United Arab Emirates. Meanwhile, observers have warned that the headline-grabbing pledges could distract from the real battles on fossil fuels and negotiating a formal COP28 text at the end of the two-week talks. […]
UK to give Nigerian innovators, others £40m for clean energy
An innovative United Kingdom programme, Energy Catalyst has awarded over £40 million in grant funding to a range of innovative projects with plans to harness clean energy and enable a just and inclusive energy transition. A statement on Saturday, by Energy Catalyst said the funding award was announced by UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as […]
The 5-Stage Plan To Build Trust
Because trust is a key part of how to get the passion back in your relationship, you need some effective strategies for increasing it. So how do you start building trust again when you feel you’ve lost it? Here’s a 5-stage plan that works. Stage One: Commit to putting your partner’s needs first and declare that […]
6 Eating Habits And Foods That Weaken Your Immune System
Keeping your immune system strong is one of the most important and impactful things you can do right now, as the coronavirus pandemic continues. But bolstering immunity is a two-sided coin: it’s about choosing foods that help support immune function while sidestepping behaviours that can weaken immunity. Here are six habits to be mindful of […]
What You are Not Told About Male Fertility
By Janet Adeyemo Male fertility, a subject often shrouded in misconceptions and overlooked in discussions surrounding reproductive health, holds nuances and intricacies that are not always brought into the limelight. While there is a wealth of information on female fertility, the male counterpart remains comparatively unexplored. Let me shed light on aspects of male fertility […]
North Korea, US envoys engage in rare, public sparring match at UN
The United Nations ambassadors of the United States and North Korea sparred at the Security Council on Monday over Pyongyang’s first spy satellite launch and the reasons for growing tensions in a rare, direct, public exchange between the adversaries. After a nearly six-year absence, North Korea again started sending its U.N. envoy to Security Council meetings on […]
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