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Half-A-Century of Urban Chaos

It's only when the thick smog of humidity and pollution lifts that the size of Lagos becomes clear: from above, the...

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Did the President Pick Back

Any rational human being will accord with me that, it is animalistic and insane to pick back spat saliva. Spitting "is...

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Former BoG Governor Alex Ashiagbor Has Died

The former Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor, Alex Ashiagbor, who served from 1977 to 1982 has died, a family member has...

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Timing of Energy Bond Critical For Its Success – Prof. Bokpin

Economist, Professor Godfred Bokpin has told Citi Business News the seeming delay in the issuance of the energy bonds...

International

Insecurity, Underfunding Hamper Nigeria Hunger Relief

Aid agencies warn that humanitarian efforts against hunger in northeastern Nigeria are dangerously underfunded and some...

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Philippine Troops Bomb Islamist Militants In City

Philippine security forces bombed a southern city on Thursday as they battled Islamist militants who were holding...

Business

BoG Sets GHc200m Capital For Banks

The Bank of Ghana is set to increase the minimum capital of banks from GH¢120 million to GH¢200 by July this year,...

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Philippine Troops Battle Islamist Militants In City

Philippine troops aboard helicopters and in armoured tanks battled Islamist militants inside a southern city on...

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USAID Strengthens the Capacities of MoFA Staff

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has organized a 3-week capacity building workshop for...

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Tunisia Declares ‘war On Graft’ After Social Unrest

Tunisia declared a "war on corruption" on Wednesday after the arrest of three businessmen and a customs officer on...

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Eight Police Killed In Two Kenya Roadside Bombings

Eight police officers were killed Wednesday when their vehicles hit roadside bombs in two separate incidents in Kenya's...

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Liberia Seeks A New President

A football superstar, a former warlord and a soft drinks millionaire have thrown their hats into the ring for the post...

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The Female Muslim Comic Standing Up To Extremism

Wearing a red hijab and all-encompassing gown, Sakdiyah Maruf cuts an unusual figure in a dark, smokey Jakarta bar as...

Business

Stable Economy To Push Down Interest Rates – PEF

The Private Enterprise Federation has lauded the move by the Bank of Ghana to reduce the MPC rate by 100 basis points...

News

BoG Shelves Decision To Increase Minimum Capital Requirement

The central bank is putting on hold its move to announce a further increase in the minimum capital requirement for...

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Texas Considers Trans Bathroom Bill For Public Schools

Texas is nearing passage of a law on the use of bathrooms in public schools by transgender children, reviving an issue...

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Convicted Nigerian Fraudster James Ibori Wins GBP1 From UK

Convicted fraudster and former Nigerian state governor James Ibori has been awarded £1 ($1.30) for being unlawfully...

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Lawmakers Ditch Probe of Outspoken Nigerian Ruler

Lawmakers in Kano state, northern Nigeria, have indefinitely suspended a probe into allegations of graft against one of...

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Five Dead In Syria Car Bomb Attacks Claimed By IS

Five people were killed on Tuesday in two car bomb attacks targeting minority neighbourhoods in Syria and claimed by...