Top 5 largest gold producing countries in Africa 2026
Gold prices surged beyond $5,000 per ounce for the first time on Monday, extending a historic rally driven by escalating geopolitical tensions, uncertainty around global monetary policy, and renewed demand for safe-haven assets: a surge with major implications for gold-producing countries in Africa.
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FG moves to digitalize over 30,000 registered co-operatives
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – Federal Government, yesterday, eyed digitalize over 30,000 registered cooperatives according to best global practices. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen Aliyu Abdullahi, made this known at a Stakeholders’ Meeting on the Review of the Nigerian Cooperative Societies Act, Cap N98 LFN 2004, held in Abuja . […]
ADC expresses concern over reports of political pressure on Enugu civil servants
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed concern over reports circulating in parts of Enugu State suggesting that some civil servants, including teachers, may be experiencing pressure related to political party registration.
PDP insists Ibadan convention still valid after court declines mandamus
The party said the ruling, delivered earlier in the day, did not amount to a judgment on the validity of the Ibadan Convention.
Alcaraz battles past Zverev in epic Australian Open semi-final
The Spanish world number one prevailed 6-4, 7-6 (7-5), 6-7 (3-7), 6-7 (4-7), 7-5 in a gripping contest lasting five hours and 27 minutes — the longest men’s semi-final in Australian Open history.
Trump says ‘very dangerous’ for UK to deal with China
US President Donald Trump said Thursday it was “very dangerous” for close ally Britain to deal with China, as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits Beijing for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
