Historic US-Brokered Peace Deal Signed by Rwanda, Congo
US President Donald Trump brokers landmark Washington Accords between Rwanda and DRC, aiming to end decades of conflict and boost economic ties. A new era for Africa?
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Trump signs Rwanda-DRC peace deal as fighting rages
US President Donald Trump hosts leaders of Rwanda and DR Congo to sign a peace and economic deal, despite intense fighting continuing in eastern DRC. Read the full story.
Trump brokers Rwanda-DRC peace pact as fighting continues
US President Donald Trump brings together Rwanda's Kagame and DRC's Tshisekedi to sign a peace accord. The deal, amid ongoing clashes, aims to unlock access to critical minerals like cobalt in the conflict-ridden eastern DRC.
Indian rupee hits record low past 90 per dollar
India's rupee falls to a historic low beyond 90 against the US dollar, driven by foreign outflows and stalled US trade talks. Analysts see a new market-aligned approach from the central bank. Read more for the full analysis.
US-UK Pharma Deal: Tariffs Lifted, NHS Drug Prices Rise
The US has exempted UK pharmaceuticals from import tariffs in a new trade deal. In exchange, Britain's NHS will pay 25% more for new US drugs. Read the full details and implications here.
37 Kidnap Victims Freed in Katsina Peace Deal
37 kidnapped victims, including women and children, have been released in Katsina without ransom payment following successful peace negotiations with bandits in Bakori LGA.
Canada PM Faces Climate Backlash Over Oil Pipeline
Canadian PM Mark Carney faces criticism for climate policy shift, backing oil pipeline & gas projects. Explore the political and environmental implications.
Swiss MPs seek probe into Trump gifts before tariff deal
Swiss lawmakers call for investigation into gold bar and Rolex gifts to Donald Trump before tariff reduction. Could this be 'gold bar diplomacy'? Read the full story.
VAS Operators See 25% Growth, Revenue Hits N83bn
Nigeria's Value-Added Service market exploded in 2024, recording a 25% subscription surge and a massive 470% revenue increase. Discover the drivers behind this telecom boom.
EU urges US to cut steel tariffs in trade talks
The EU will press the US to implement their July trade deal, focusing on reducing 50% steel tariffs. High-level talks begin in Brussels. Read more.
COP30 Climate Deal Reactions: Global Response
Global leaders react to COP30 climate agreement in Brazil. Mixed responses emerge as deal faces praise and criticism. Key outcomes and future implications analyzed.
Trump's Thanksgiving Deadline for Ukraine Peace Deal
Ukraine's Zelenskyy warns of losing US support or national dignity as Trump pressures for a swift peace deal. Read the latest on the critical negotiations.
NCC suspends .ng domains in piracy crackdown
Nigerian Copyright Commission suspends 7 .ng domains for massive copyright infringement. Major piracy websites taken down in collaboration with NiRA and IFPI.
Blue Carbon's Africa deals collapse after 2 years
Liberia and other African nations' carbon credit agreements with UAE's Blue Carbon have stalled completely, investigation reveals. No progress on forest protection deals covering millions of hectares.
Swiss Farmers Protest US Trade Deal Over Chlorinated Chicken
Switzerland faces farmer protests over US trade deal that may allow hormone-fed beef and chlorinated chicken imports. Learn how this affects Swiss food standards and consumer safety.
Nigeria's MVNOs Struggle: GSMA Demands Action
Two years after licensing 43 MVNOs, only two are operational in Nigeria. The GSMA warns that regulatory enforcement and commercial protection are vital for success. Discover the challenges.
Repentant Bandits Release 45 Captives in Katsina
In a significant peace breakthrough, repentant bandits led by Alhaji Isiya Kwashen Garwa have released 45 captives in Katsina. This fulfills promises made during recent peace negotiations between communities and authorities.
Ukraine-Greece Energy Deal Boosts US LNG Imports
Ukraine secures vital US LNG imports through Greece's Trans-Balkan pipeline as EU plans Russian gas ban by 2027. Zelensky announces January deliveries amid ongoing energy security challenges.
64.5% Surge in Nigerians Switching Phone Networks
New NCC data reveals a 64.45% jump in Nigerians porting networks for better service. MTN gained the most subscribers as SMS traffic fell by 10.43%. Get the full analysis.
Starlink Gains as Spectranet Loses Subscribers
Starlink rebounds with 66,523 subscribers while Spectranet dips below 100,000 in Nigeria's competitive ISP market. Discover the shifting dynamics of internet service providers.
US-Switzerland Tariff Deal: Rates Slashed to 15%
The United States and Switzerland have finalized a trade pact, significantly reducing tariffs from 39% to 15%. Get the full details on this major economic development.
Trump Signs Deal to End US Government Shutdown
President Trump signs legislation ending the 43-day US government shutdown, allowing federal workers to return and restoring critical services ahead of Thanksgiving.
NCC Calls for Protection of NNPC's Technologies
Nigerian Copyright Commission stresses crucial need to safeguard NNPC's intellectual properties including patents and trade secrets for national development. Workshop equips staff with IP management skills.
2 Killed as Katsina Communities Protest Bandit Attacks
Two protesters killed as security forces disperse crowd in Malumfashi. Bandits continue attacks despite peace agreement, residents live in fear. Read full details.
Trump Claims Victory as US Government Shutdown Ends
President Trump celebrates bipartisan deal ending US government shutdown. Federal workers to receive back pay as legislation moves forward. Read the full details.
1.97M New SIMs Deployed as Nigeria's Data Usage Dips
Latest NCC data reveals surprising telecom trends: SIM card registrations surge while data usage experiences unexpected decline, signaling shifting consumer behavior in Nigeria's digital landscape.
NCC Cleared in 2025 Staff Promotion Investigation
The National Civil Service Commission of Nigeria has exonerated the Nigerian Communications Commission from any wrongdoing in its recent staff promotion process, dismissing allegations of irregularities.
NCC Signs Mega Deal to Boost 5G Network in Nigeria
Nigeria's telecom sector gets major boost as NCC partners with leading infrastructure company to enhance 5G connectivity and network performance nationwide.
South Africa Eyes Major EU Trade Deal Under Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa is negotiating a strategic tariff agreement with the European Union to strengthen South Africa's economic position and create new opportunities for local businesses.
Nigeria signs $400m steel production deal
Federal Government partners with African Natural Resources and Mines Limited in landmark agreement to boost domestic steel manufacturing and reduce import dependency.
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