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Lagos reintroduces 25% fare discount on public transport

By Sodiq Adelakun The Lagos State Government has reintroduced a 25 percent fare discount on all regulated transportation modes, including buses, ferries, and train services, to alleviate economic hardship. This move is part of the broader “Eko Cares” initiative, which…

Africa’s sovereign debt surpasses $1tn – UNECA

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa has said that Africa’s sovereign debt has reached a staggering $1 trillion, plunging the continent into a deep fiscal crisis. The Executive Secretary of UNECA, Claver Gatete, issued the warning at the 44th…

ECOWAS moves to block Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso exits

The Economic Community of West African States Parliament is stepping up diplomatic efforts to prevent Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso from leaving the regional bloc. The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, confirmed that parliamentary diplomacy mechanisms…