ADFI
7 Apr
The Africa Digital Financial Inclusion Facility (ADFI) and the Africa Fintech Network (AFN) have signed a $250,000 support grant for the smooth operation of an online digital hub project that will serve as a repository of knowledge for fintech entities in Africa.
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US and Japanese rescuers found five bodies on Monday following the crash of an Osprey military aircraft last week off Japan with eight crew members on board, the US military said. "Today (Monday), the combined Japanese and United States teams... had a breakthrough when their surface ships and dive teams were able to locate remains…
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The Israeli prime minister's office said on Monday it had tallied the remains of 15 citizens that were being kept by Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip since the Hamas attacks of October 7. Confirming three additional deaths of hostages held in the Gaza Strip, it said the militants were now holding the remains of…
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The president of Guinea-Bissau issued a decree on Monday dissolving the parliament after an attempted coup in the West African nation. Violence had erupted between members of the national guard and special forces of the presidential guard on Thursday night in the capital Bissau, leaving two people dead before the army ordered its forces back…
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The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, highlighted on Monday the significant strides to be made by the Nigerian Police Force in environmental sustainability through the Nigeria Police Green Initiatives (NPGI).
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Actor Macaulay Culkin, best known for his iconic role as Kevin McCallister in the "Home Alone" films, was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday. Culkin, 42, unveiled his star at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard in front of a crowd of fans and onlookers. The ceremony was attended by Culkin's fiancée,…
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Popular Nigerian media personality Toke Makinwa has found herself at the center of a social media storm following her attendance at the ongoing COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai. Makinwa's presence at the global event has raised questions among some Nigerians about her relevance and the appropriateness of her inclusion. Critics have taken to social media…
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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) high command has denied killing innocent villagers at Tudun Biri village in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
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Real Madrid right-back Dani Carvajal is expected to miss the rest of the year after the club announced Monday that he suffered a calf injury in the weekend win over Granada. Spain international Carvajal was replaced at halftime during Saturday's 2-0 victory, which kept Madrid top of La Liga above surprise challengers Girona on goal…
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An Ikeja Chief Magistrate’s Court on Monday ordered the remand of a 35-year-old man, Idowu Shoyede, who allegedly defiled his neighbour’s 16-year-old daughter. The police charged Shoyede, of Oredola Street, Iju Ishaga, Lagos State, with defilement. The Magistrate, Mrs E. Kubeinje, who did not take Shoyede’s plea, ordered the police to duplicate the case file…
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Nigerian music sensation Asake has cemented his status as one of the most dominant forces in the African music landscape, emerging as the most streamed artist on Boomplay in 2023. Asake has enjoyed unprecedented commercial success since breaking into the mainstream in 2022 with his hit single "Omo Ope." 2023 has been no different, with…