Breaking News

Month: June 2023

Hollantex & Diamond Platnumz tease their collab on Instagram

#FeatureByHollantex: In the teaser, Diamond Platnumz is seen carefully examining each fabric, suggesting that he is involved in the creation of this exciting new project. Hollantex, the leading African textile company, has been teasing a new project set to be released on June 12th. The teaser features none other than Diamond Platnumz, the Tanzanian music…

Read More

Dano Milk inspires Nigerians to enjoy dairy on World Milk Day

#FeatureByDanoMilk: In the days leading up to the 1st of June, Dano Milk Nigeria struck up conversation on their social platforms with the theme, “WhyNot?” This communication was meant to get the audience to question the norms in life and help them see possibilities beyond the typical. It is evident to most Nigerians and milk…

Read More

Tanzania allocates Sh10.48 Trillion ($4.4 billion) to tackle debt for 2022–2023

Tanzanian government earmarks Sh10.48 trillion ($4.4 billion) for debt repayment in fiscal year 2023–2024, a 15% increase from the previous year. The Finance Minister emphasizes the need for borrowed funds to be spent on development projects to maximize economic benefits.Debt analysis confirms Tanzania’s sustainable financial outlook, with a debt-to-GDP ratio of 31.8% well below the maximum…

Read More

5 lessons from a K-drama about true love and healthy relationships

Overly dramatic romantic K-dramas can teach us about how healthy relationships should be. Korean culture seems to have invaded the world. K-drama, K-beauty and K-Pop have increased in popularity, with many people (mostly) women swooning over them. When I was at the University, everyone went on and on about K-Dramas, but I never watched them….

Read More

NASS passes bill to address sexual harassment by educators in universities

This bill seeks to punish sexual offenders in universities. The National Assembly, before dissolution yesterday, approved a bill aimed at implementing comprehensive measures to prohibit and penalised sexual harassment committed by educators in tertiary institutions. During the plenary session on Wednesday, June 07, 2023, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Judiciary,…

Read More

Sudan’s ongoing conflict is taking its toll on business relations with neighbors

The protracted fighting in Sudan has triggered a regional crisis with significant economic and security implications.South Sudan is experiencing a surge in refugee arrivals, including South Sudanese returning from Sudan and refugees from other nations. The ongoing conflict in Sudan poses a threat to South Sudan’s oil industry.  A top UNHCR official in Geneva has warned…

Read More

Sina Rambo’s wife, Heidi Korth publicly announces divorce

Korth is offering up her diamond wedding ring as a giveaway. The wife of Sina Rambo, son of Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, has publicly confirmed her divorce from the singer. Making the announcement via her Instagram story, the estranged wife revealed her intention to give away her diamond wedding ring to a couple…

Read More

Ex Anambra senator, Annie Okonkwo, is dead

He was a member of the sixth National Assembly from 2007-2011. Sen. Annie Okonkwo, who represented Anambra Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has died. Annie, who was said to be recovering from an ailment, died on Wednesday, a few weeks after celebrating his 63rd birth day. He was a member of the sixth…

Read More

Tony Elumelu’s investment across Africa and Business Impact

Over the years, Tony Elumelu has traversed Africa with attendant impact, evident in his multiple investment drive across 20 African countries, including Nigeria. Elumelu, who chairs the United Bank for Africa, has led the bank to consolidate a firm Pan-African leadership base which has seen it facilitate intra-Africa and international trade, cross-border payments and remittances,…

Read More

LP to vote en bloc in electing Speaker of 10th NASS- Official

Ogene said the LP had yet to decide on a particular aspirant, saying however, that once a decision was made on that, it would be a bloc vote. The Labour Party (LP) says it plans to vote en bloc in the election of the Speaker of the 10th assembly of the House of Representatives. Rep….

Read More