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Nigerian fashion designer Veekee James has left many in awe as she celebrated turning a year older in styleThe award-winning stylist has sparked massive reactions on social media with some images she shared on her page to celebrate her 29th birthdayVeekee James’ caption for the images she posted on her page to celebrate her 29th birthday has sparked a backlash online, with many asking questions aboutNigerian celebrity fashion designer Ruth Erican James popularly known as Veekee James recently turned a year older and has left no stone unturned to celebrate her birthday. Some pictures shared by Veekee on her page…

The new leaders in Niger have told the United States to withdraw all 900 of its troops. NIAGARA FALLS, NY — Reserve and Guard members at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station they are often deployed, sometimes overseas, to potentially dangerous areas to serve our nation. Now after the difficult, dangerous withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, some people are worried about troops from the base who are on a mission in an African nation in political turmoil. The flags of the United States and the West African Republic of Niger fly together in a 2022 Pentagon video at a US base…

The euro fell after far-right parties won big in European Union polls and French President Emmanuel Macron called early parliamentary elections. Photo: Hannah McKay/POOL/AFPSource: AFPAsian markets were mostly lower on Monday as a mixed jobs report eased worries about the US economy but dampened hopes for rate cuts, while political uncertainty in Europe weighed on the euro.With the Federal Reserve meeting this week, investors are eagerly awaiting the dot plot’s updated outlook for borrowing costs, with commentators divided on how much, if any, tapering is in the works.All three Wall Street indexes closed lower on Friday — but with the…

He said it was a way to create more jobs and educate more people, especially the youth. The government has so far created 2.1 million jobs in the last seven years, an unprecedented feat in the Fourth Republic, he said. Job creation Dr. Bawumia, the incumbent Vice President, said there was emphasis on job creation as another way to alleviate hardship as many people are unemployed and have no income. “Our hardships would be alleviated if we introduce a credit-based system in the country instead of a cash-based system and increase consumption opportunities for the people,” he added. Responding to…

This sturdy, woven plastic bag, usually blue and red, became a representation of a tumultuous chapter in Ghana-Nigeria relations, bearing the brunt of mass deportation and xenophobia. His name is a reminder of a dark period in West Africa and is etched in the collective memory of both Ghanaians and Nigerians. The Roots of Ghanaian Migration to Nigeria The story begins long before the deportation. In the 1970s and early 1980s, Ghana faced severe economic difficulties. Dwindling oil reserves, high inflation and rising debt have led to a decline in living standards. Many Ghanaians, in search of better opportunities, migrated…

India 119 (Pant 42, Naseem 3-21, Rauf 3-21) won Pakistan 113 for 7 (Rizwan 31, Bumrah 3-14, Hardik 2-24) by 6 runsOne team had Jasprit Bumrah. The other didn’t. And that was it. That was the difference. His legend is full of incredible displays. But this will be all the sweeter, not just for the fact that it came in a T20 World Cup match against Pakistan, but for the fact that without his intervention this game would almost certainly have ended differently. India defended 119. Pakistan lost after being 80 for 3. The finalists of the 2022 tournament are…

]The 2024 Ecobank Fintech Challenge has opened applications for early stage and mature startups to partner with Ecobank in its 35 African markets. Details This annual competition invites early stage and mature fintech startups to partner with Ecobank, offering grand prize of US$50,000 and an opportunity to scale their solutions across Ecobank’s extensive network spanning 35 African countries. Because this matters Despite the fintech boom on the African continent, a McKinsey report reveals that fintech startups in Africa still face many challenges, such as achieving scale, navigating an uncertain regulatory environment or managing a lack of funding. The Ecobank Fintech…

A lady caught the attention of netizens after she shared how much it cost her to rock an asoebi outfit and show up at a weddingThe beautiful lady noted that she got the asoebi fabric for free and had to sew it for a whopping N450kThe lady paid N70k for her makeup because it was a home service and the other items she got ensured she looked glamorous for the occasionA lady was an eyesore as she spent a huge amount of money to look beautiful for a wedding. He narrated how he spent over N1 million.A lady has revealed…

The EcoBank Fintech Challenge invites developers and innovators with bright fintech ideas to share their vision for creating Africa’s next big fintech solution. Up to $500,000 will be awarded to technical entrepreneurs who successfully present the most interesting and sustainable solutions. Application deadline: July 7, 2024 Eligible countries: African countries Available for download in (country): The top teams will be selected to present at the bank’s Innovation Expo, which will be held at Ecobank’s global headquarters in Lomé. Eligible fields: Teams should submit applications that address one or more of the following challenges Customer Experience Economic Inclusion Credit score Ecosystem…

Microsoft’s video game team says “Call of Duty: Black Ops 6” will be available on Xbox Game Pass as well as the Xbox console when it launches in October. Photo: KEVORK DJANSEZIAN / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/Getty Images via AFPSource: AFPMicrosoft’s Xbox team on Sunday unveiled its upcoming action-packed video games and a new digital-only version of its console that will be released by the end of this year.Hundreds of thousands of fans who tuned into the streaming event got a glimpse of the titles, including the highly anticipated “Call of Duty: Black Ops 6” which will be released on…