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Mauritius

December 16, 2023

EFCC boss seeks legislation against unexplained wealth

The EFCC boss said the commission was still relying on the provisions of section 7 of its Establishment Act to check the menace.

Ola Olukoyede
November 28, 2023

Chiamaka Adinnu: How Guided Trade Initiative is boosting African Continental Free Trade Agreement

African countries with potential in priority areas can leverage this initiative for national economic growth.

African Union Headquarters
September 24, 2023

Nigeria bags 12 gold to win 2023 ITTF African Para Championships

The three-day tournament hosted Egypt, Algeria, Nigeria, Mauritius, Cameroon, South Africa, Kenya and Cote d’Ivoire.

Nigeria’s para athletes
September 12, 2023

2024 AFCON: North Africans dominate, Nigerian referees missing again

Nigerian referees have not been selected by CAF to officiate as centre referees in the last five AFCONs.

AFCON
July 12, 2023

Nigerian petrol most expensive in Africa; highest yearly increase worldwide

Data analytic platform Picodi.com lists the average price for June this year at N532.50, over twice as much as in January (N202.48).

Fuel queue at NNPC filling station [Credit: ThankGod Sabastine/Peoples Gazette]
May 9, 2023

South Africa received 5.8 million tourists in 2022: Minister

“This represents an overall inbound increase of 152.6 per cent for South Africa compared to January to December 2021.

Boulders Beach, Cape Town
March 13, 2023

Many Nigerians, other Africans believe cybercrime ‘won’t affect them’: Report

Many people still feel safe online and believe that cybercrime will not affect them personally

Cyber fraudster
February 24, 2023

AfDB, others deliberate on food security measures in Africa

Experts at the forum stated that Africa needs urgent support to scale up the implementation of adaptation solutions.

Farmers in Africa used to illustrate the story.
February 20, 2023

Mauritius halts flights, shuts stock exchange as cyclone Freddy approaches

A Class III cyclone warning is in force in Mauritius, posing a direct threat to the Indian Ocean Island.

Tropical Cyclone Freddy Cyclone
December 12, 2022

AfDB calls for open borders in Africa to encourage trade

The bank said it was important for Africa to hasten the free trade of goods and services within the continent.

Lamin Barrow, director-general of Nigeria Country Department, AfDB