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FG woos African countries on data protection

 The Federal Government on Tuesday urged African countries to collaborate on the protection of data on the continent and beyond. Vice-President, Kashim Shettima, said this at the 8th edition of conference of Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA) in Abuja. The Federal Government used the occasion to inaugurate the Nigeria Virtual Privacy Academy aimed

African Vaccination Week 2025: Big Catch-Up and vaccine introduction to boost South Sudan’s health

Juba- Mrs. Lavina Mariba, today, celebrated the launch of the African vaccination week as a proud mother, with all her three children fully vaccinated and every family member up to date with their shots. “All my children are fully vaccinated, my husband and I as well,” said Mariba “my children have not fallen ill for

S/ African President Calls For Collective Action On Workers’ Rights

News Investigators/ South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday reiterated the urgent need to drive inclusive economic growth and job creation, and to protect the rights and gains of workers across the country. “At a time when our singular focus is on inclusive economic growth and job creation, we must continue to work together to

22 African Countries That May Face Travel Ban from Trump Administration

The Trump administration is reportedly considering implementing new travel restrictions on citizens from various countries, including multiple African nations, according to insiders.  The list, still under review and pending final approval, includes a number of African countries categorised into three levels of restrictions. Full Visa Suspension (“Red Category”)  Countries in this category could see a

African Scrabble Champion Qualifies For National Sports Festival

African Scrabble Champion, Oluwatimilehin Doko has qualified for the masters category of the 2024 National Sports Festival following the conclusion of the Ogun State Scrabble Association trials held in Abeokuta. Experienced Scrabble players Adebola Samuel, Cyril Umebiye and Abdulmumin Jimoh also booked their places in the event at the trial that started five months ago.

South African Musician Yallunder Dies

South African Musician Yallunder Dies Celebrated South African singer and songwriter Yolanda Nyembezi, professionally known as Yallunder, has died. She passed away on 13 March 2025 at Charlotte Maxeke Academy Hospital. Also Read: Former 7de Laan Actress Crystal-Donna Roberts Dies At 40 Vilakazi Reveals Details About  Yallunder’s Death Yallunder’s sudden untimely death was confirmed today by

10 African fintechs to watch in 2025

2024 has been the year for African fintech. Fintechs remain the most-funded startups in Africa’s tech ecosystem, securing 35% of the total funds raised in H1 2024. The sector also welcomed two new unicorns: Moniepoint and Tyme Bank.  While the year has seen fintechs record successes, it’s worth looking at emerging fintech companies with potential

African champions Al Ahly keen on Nigeria’s all-time goalscorer in Manchester City history

Soccer Egyptian giants Al Ahly have set their sights on Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho, currently plying his trade with Spanish outfit Sevilla, Soccernet.ng reports. The...

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Embracer Follows Ubisoft In Splitting Off New Publisher To Handle Huge IP, Tomb Raider & LOTR Included

Say hello to Fellowship Entertainment by Ben Kerry 11 hours ago Embracer Group has today announced plans to create a secondary publishing label called Fellowship Entertainment, in order to "capture the full potential of the high-quality assets" that the group currently owns. The Swedish game publisher says that it hopes to spin off Fellowship Entertainment

Gwyneth Paltrow’s Daughter Apple Martin in Nancy Meyers Movie

Gwyneth Paltrow's Daughter Apple Martin Makes Directorial Debut With Student Show Apple Martin doesn’t fall far from the tree. Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin ’s daughter will be following in her mom’s acting footsteps and making her movie debut in Nancy Meyers’ upcoming film, Deadline and Entertainment Weekly reported on May 18. The 22-year-old—who graduated

Lil Wayne speaks out after feeling overlooked by Coachella and the Grammys

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Kehlani at 30: How ‘Folded’ Changed Everything | Billboard Women In Music 2026

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