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Africa's mobile giants back ultra-low-cost 4G phone pilot | africa.com
At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the GSMA unveiled a $40 smartphone pilot aimed at narrowing Africa's digital divide. Backed by major operators including MTN Group, Vodacom Group, Airtel, and Ethio Telecom, the initiative will launch in the Democrat
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- 06 Mar, 2026
Ebonyi gov orders demolition of shrines, deities
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has ordered the destruction of all shrines and deities in the Amasiri community of the Afikpo Local Government Area over a recent violent conflict. He gave the order on Friday in a statement signed by his Chief Pr
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- 06 Mar, 2026
Anglican schism looms as conservative clergy meet | africa.com
The installation of Sarah Mullally as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury is shaking the global Anglican Communion to its foundations. Conservative clergy from the Global Anglican Future Conference (Gafcon) -- a movement claiming to represent the ma
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- 06 Mar, 2026
Pete Edochie speaks out as Nigeria's power crisis hit new lows
Nollywood legend Pete Edochie has voiced his frustration over Nigeria's persistent electricity problems, revealing in an interview on Africa Independent Television (AIT) that he spends about ₦40,000 every day just to keep his home powered. The 78-year-old
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- 06 Mar, 2026
Seven Reasons Banks Block Crypto Transfers And What Consumers Can Do About It
Dubai [UAE], March 06: As millions of consumers worldwide attempt to purchase digital assets through traditional banking channels, a growing number report having their transfers blocked without explanation. Open Wallet, a self-custodial crypto wallet with
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- 06 Mar, 2026
emPLE Partners LSMOH, Bastion Health For IWD "emPOWERHer" Health Drive
emPLE, one of Nigeria's rapidly growing insurance companies, has announced a strategic partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of Health (LSMOH) and Bastion Health to celebrate International Women's Day 2026 through its emPOWERHer campaign. This communi
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- 06 Mar, 2026
First Lady Urges Women To Mentor Girls, Promote Modest Dressing -
Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has urged women to take greater responsibility in mentoring young girls, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, while also promoting modest dressing. Speaking at an interfaith event in Abuja, Mrs Tinubu e
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- 06 Mar, 2026
We Must Restore Nigerians Trust Before 2027 Elections' - INEC Chair, Amupitan Urges Staff
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, has urged staff of the commission to prepare for the responsibility of conducting free, fair and credible elections, warning that such performance is the only way to add
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- 06 Mar, 2026
RMB Latitudes Art Fair 2026: The Exciting Programme Highlights - What's on in Joburg
The 2026 edition of the RMB Latitudes Art Fair is bringing together artists and exhibitors from across the African continent to transform the enchanting Shepstone Gardens from Friday, 22 May to Sunday, 24 May 2026. Here's what you need to know. Presented
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- 06 Mar, 2026
Which EU countries are most exposed to the LNG supply disruption?
Iranian attacks have led to the suspension of Qatari LNG production and major shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz. Which EU countries could be the most affected? Although the European Commission says there are no immediate gas shortages, th
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- 06 Mar, 2026
