Access Bank to Acquire Bidvest Bank for $159 Million, Expanding in South Africa
Nigeria's Access Bank Plc will acquire South Africa's Bidvest Bank Holdings Limited for about $159 million, aiming to expand in South Africa and become one of Africa's largest lenders by 2027; the acquisition is expected to close in the second half of 2025.
Access Bank to Acquire Bidvest Bank for $159 Million, Expanding in South Africa
Nigeria's Access Bank Plc will acquire South Africa's Bidvest Bank Holdings Limited for about $159 million, aiming to expand in South Africa and become one of Africa's largest lenders by 2027; the acquisition is expected to close in the second half of 2025.
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48% Bias Score
PenCom Addresses Inflation Impact on Nigerian Pension Funds
Nigeria's National Pension Commission (PenCom) projects N22 trillion in pension assets by year-end, but is reviewing investment regulations and rebranding its micro-pension scheme to address inflation, currency devaluation, and low informal sector participation.
PenCom Addresses Inflation Impact on Nigerian Pension Funds
Nigeria's National Pension Commission (PenCom) projects N22 trillion in pension assets by year-end, but is reviewing investment regulations and rebranding its micro-pension scheme to address inflation, currency devaluation, and low informal sector participation.
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44% Bias Score
IOM and Zimbabwe Strengthen Partnership to Leverage Migration for Development
IOM Director General Amy Pope's visit to Zimbabwe aims to enhance the 40-year partnership focused on utilizing migration as a development tool, addressing climate change displacement, and supporting returning migrants. Discussions with government officials centered on leveraging migration for develo...
IOM and Zimbabwe Strengthen Partnership to Leverage Migration for Development
IOM Director General Amy Pope's visit to Zimbabwe aims to enhance the 40-year partnership focused on utilizing migration as a development tool, addressing climate change displacement, and supporting returning migrants. Discussions with government officials centered on leveraging migration for develo...
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44% Bias Score
Uganda Parliament Defies EOC, Transparency Concerns Rise
Uganda's Parliament, with a Shs680 billion budget, is accused of bullying the EOC and refusing to provide financial information, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.
Uganda Parliament Defies EOC, Transparency Concerns Rise
Uganda's Parliament, with a Shs680 billion budget, is accused of bullying the EOC and refusing to provide financial information, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.
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44% Bias Score
CITN Endorses Nigerian Tax Reform, Advises Dropping Derivation Principle
The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) endorsed the proposed tax reform bills, advising the Federal Government to remove the derivation aspect to ensure success, citing the government's commitment to tax system overhaul and reduced oil revenue dependency.
CITN Endorses Nigerian Tax Reform, Advises Dropping Derivation Principle
The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) endorsed the proposed tax reform bills, advising the Federal Government to remove the derivation aspect to ensure success, citing the government's commitment to tax system overhaul and reduced oil revenue dependency.
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44% Bias Score
"OPEC Extends Nigeria's Oil Quota to 2026"
"OPEC extended Nigeria's oil production quota to 1.5 million barrels per day until 2026 at its 38th meeting, aiming for market stability while Nigeria plans to produce 2.06 million bpd in 2025, including condensate."
"OPEC Extends Nigeria's Oil Quota to 2026"
"OPEC extended Nigeria's oil production quota to 1.5 million barrels per day until 2026 at its 38th meeting, aiming for market stability while Nigeria plans to produce 2.06 million bpd in 2025, including condensate."
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40% Bias Score
Nigerian Tax Reform Bills Face Political Hurdles Amidst Regional Concerns
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) established an expert committee to review Nigeria's tax reform bills due to insufficient consultation, while an SB Morgen study suggests the debate is more political than economic, highlighting concerns about regional impact and VAT increases.
Nigerian Tax Reform Bills Face Political Hurdles Amidst Regional Concerns
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) established an expert committee to review Nigeria's tax reform bills due to insufficient consultation, while an SB Morgen study suggests the debate is more political than economic, highlighting concerns about regional impact and VAT increases.
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56% Bias Score
Sudan Humanitarian Crisis: 11 Million Displaced Amidst Widespread Human Rights Violations
Sudan's civil war, ongoing since April 15, 2023, has caused a humanitarian catastrophe, displacing over 11 million people, with widespread human rights violations by all parties restricting access to essential information.
Sudan Humanitarian Crisis: 11 Million Displaced Amidst Widespread Human Rights Violations
Sudan's civil war, ongoing since April 15, 2023, has caused a humanitarian catastrophe, displacing over 11 million people, with widespread human rights violations by all parties restricting access to essential information.
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44% Bias Score
Beitbridge Border Post Modernization: Reduced Crossing Times and Enhanced Trade
The $300 million Beitbridge Border Post modernization project, completed ahead of schedule, reduced crossing times by over 70%, curbing illicit trade and boosting Zimbabwe's tax revenue, showcasing successful public-private collaboration.
Beitbridge Border Post Modernization: Reduced Crossing Times and Enhanced Trade
The $300 million Beitbridge Border Post modernization project, completed ahead of schedule, reduced crossing times by over 70%, curbing illicit trade and boosting Zimbabwe's tax revenue, showcasing successful public-private collaboration.
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48% Bias Score
Enugu State Exceeds UN HIV/AIDS Viral Suppression Target
In Enugu state, Nigeria, the Catholic Caritas Foundation reports that 98 percent of identified HIV-positive individuals have achieved viral suppression, exceeding the UN target, due to increased testing, treatment, and collaborative efforts with government and NGOs, resulting in a decrease in HIV pr...
Enugu State Exceeds UN HIV/AIDS Viral Suppression Target
In Enugu state, Nigeria, the Catholic Caritas Foundation reports that 98 percent of identified HIV-positive individuals have achieved viral suppression, exceeding the UN target, due to increased testing, treatment, and collaborative efforts with government and NGOs, resulting in a decrease in HIV pr...
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44% Bias Score
Sentencing in 2018 Offa Bank Robbery Case
Following a six-year investigation, five individuals involved in the April 5, 2018, Offa, Kwara State bank robbery that resulted in 32 deaths, including nine police officers, were sentenced to death; the gang leader, a dismissed police officer, died in custody.
Sentencing in 2018 Offa Bank Robbery Case
Following a six-year investigation, five individuals involved in the April 5, 2018, Offa, Kwara State bank robbery that resulted in 32 deaths, including nine police officers, were sentenced to death; the gang leader, a dismissed police officer, died in custody.
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60% Bias Score
TikTok and DUBAWA Partner to Combat Ghana Election Misinformation
TikTok and DUBAWA Ghana partnered to fight election misinformation in Ghana through an in-app Election Centre, media literacy videos in English and Twi, and influencer training, aiming for a more informed electorate.
TikTok and DUBAWA Partner to Combat Ghana Election Misinformation
TikTok and DUBAWA Ghana partnered to fight election misinformation in Ghana through an in-app Election Centre, media literacy videos in English and Twi, and influencer training, aiming for a more informed electorate.
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44% Bias Score