Friday, April 26, 2024

Uganda

February 23, 2024

Nigeria’s D’Tigers arrive in Tunisia for 2025 AfroBasket qualifiers after last-gasp turnaround

The team had already announced its forfeiture of the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket qualifiers scheduled to begin in Tunisia on Friday over a lack of funds from the Bola Tinubu-led government.

Nigeria’s national basketball team
January 23, 2024

Uganda in talks with UAE investment firm over oil refinery

President Yoweri Museveni’s government wants to process some of its crude domestically to boost employment and benefit from technology transfer.

Yoweri Museveni
January 21, 2024

UN chief appeals for Gaza ceasefire, release of hostages

I will not relent in my call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.

António Guterres
January 3, 2024
Tinubu and forged Chicago State University
January 2, 2024

Five killed, several missing as boat capsizes in Uganda

“Efforts are underway to establish the exact number of individuals on board,’’ the police added.

Capsized boat used to illustrate the story.
December 27, 2023

FG plans fresh regulations for Opay, Moniepoint, others

The regulations will improve loan recovery methods in the country.

Opay and Moniepoint
December 22, 2023

Borrowers’ harassment by loan sharks reduced by 80%, says FCCPC

The FCCPC explained that if “we allow businesses to die, it is a failed approach to consumer protection,” adding that Nigeria “is struggling with digital lending.”

Money lending apps
December 14, 2023

Jumia Food to leave Nigeria, other African countries end of December

E-commerce firm Jumia Technologies has announced plans to close down its food delivery unit in Nigeria and six other countries by the end of 2023.

JUMIA FOOD
December 11, 2023

Over 1,100 anthrax cases recorded across five African countries: WHO

A total of 1,166 suspected and 37 confirmed cases have been recorded in Kenya, Malawi, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Anthrax disease
November 5, 2023

Made Kuti’s wedding, paralysed Muonago begs for help, other entertainment highlights this week

In a viral video, Amaechi Muonagor appealed to fans and fellow entertainers to assist him in his time of need.

Made Kuti's wedding, Amaechi Muonagor, Matthew Perry and Seyi Vibez