CFA
Nigeria says ‘extension’ needed on West Africa currency launch
West African powerhouse Nigeria on Monday called for a delay to the launch of a region-wide currency tentatively scheduled to come into effect this year.
Minister: Nigeria not ready for implementation of Eco single currency in 2020
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, says Nigeria is not yet ready for the implementation of the ECOWAS Single Currency, “Eco,” in 2020.
Senegal’s remote cannabis growers evade crackdown
Most Senegalese farmers sell peanuts and vegetables, but in one hamlet lost in a mangrove swamp in the West African country's south, only one crop is commercially viable -- cannabis.
Ghana lauds French ECOWAS members’ decision to dump CFA for ECO
The Ghanaian government has hailed the resolve by eight member nations of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to cut their colonial links with France’s CFA (Communaute Financiere d’Afrique) Franc and adopt ECO as their common currency.
Minister: Nigeria studying situation on adoption of Eco as ECOWAS currency
The Federal Government says it is studying the situation on change of West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) currency, Eco, to be used as ECOWAS single currency.
West African countries rename common currency, sever its links to France
Eight West African countries Saturday agreed to change the name of their common currency to Eco and severed the CFA franc’s links to former colonial ruler France.
Benin counts the cost after Nigeria shutters border
Dozens of baskets brimming with newly-picked tomatoes gently rot in the sticky heat, becoming the latest casualty in a bout of trade tension between Benin and Nigeria.
Central bank apologises for cashless policy inconveniences
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has apologised to bank customers for the inconveniences the reintroduced cashless policy will cause.
UN: 66 kidnapped in southeast Niger in July
At least 66 civilians were kidnapped in July in southeastern Niger near the border with Nigeria where the jihadist group Boko Haram is active, a UN source said on Thursday.
Code-4-Africa deepens data knowledge of journalists
The Code-4-Africa (CfA) says it will continue to drive innovative journalism that entails using credible data sources to tell exciting investigative stories that will bring positive social change to the society.
DPR seals filling station in Katsina
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has sealed a filling station in Katsina State.
ECOWAS parliament intervenes in Mali crisis
The Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is on a fact-finding mission in Mali to resolve a crisis that has displaced over 50,000 in Mopti region alone.
Afcon: Cameroon upbeat despite bonus row – Clarence Seedorf
Cameroon head coach Clarence Seedorf says the African champions are ‘serene’ and have not been affected by the bonus row which delayed their journey to Egypt for this year’s Nations Cup.
Bayern Munich to face China in May
Bayern Munich will contest the Allianz China Cup against the Chinese national team in Beijing next month, the Bundesliga club have announced.
Nigeria’s auditor-general appointed into AU board of auditors
Anthony Ayine, auditor-general of the federation, has been appointed as a member of the African Union (AU) board of external auditors.
Francis Uzoho suspended, fined in Cyprus over ‘fake’ health certificate
Nigeria’s first choice goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho, who is on loan at Anorthosis Famagusta has been suspended for one game by the Cyprus Football Association (CFA).
Cypriot club Anorthosis to appeal points penalty over Francis Uzoho’s health certificate
Anorthosis Famagusta have confirmed they will appeal against a nine-point deduction imposed by the Cyprus Football Association (CFA) for fielding Nigeria goalkeeper Francis Uzoho earlier this month.
Ponzi scheme firm bosses jailed for 10 years in Porto-Novo
Two senior directors of an investment firm in Benin were jailed for 10 years each on Thursday following their conviction for defrauding more than 150,000 people in a Ponzi scheme.
Recent Stories
Police reunite found child with biological mother
The reunification followed an announcement by the Command on March 31, 2020 that a bout of about four years was found wandering along Amawbia Roundabout and requested the public to disseminate the massage through their medium in order to trace the biological parents or close relatives of the child.
Stats which prove Wilfred Ndidi is indispensable at Leicester City
This was according to stats compiled by Leicester Mercury which have been collated since the 2016/17 season – the year Ndidi joined the club from Belgian side Genk.
Premier League could ‘complete the season in China’
The Premier League have been exploring the concept of completing the 2019/20 season in China, according to The Athletic.
Atletico Madrid players confirm 70 percent wage cut due to coronavirus outbreak
Atletico Madrid have confirmed their players will take a 70% wage cut, to supplement the salaries of 430 club staff in the coming months.
South Korea coronavirus infections pass 10,000 mark
The number of coronavirus infections in South Korea passed the 10,000 mark, health authorities said on Friday, with 86 new cases recorded since the previous day.
Most Popular
NCDC: Death toll from Lassa fever outbreak hits 193
Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director-General of NCDC, told newsmen on Friday in Abuja, while giving an update of on the Lassa fever outbreak that amidst the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), outbreak in the country, the agency has continued to manage a national Lassa fever outbreak.
Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury set to be delayed until February due to coronavirus
Joshua, meanwhile, is scheduled to defend his three world titles against Kubrat Pulev on June 20 but that fight is more likely to take place on July 25 – or delayed until even later in the year.
PFA chief ‘opposes plans’ to cut player wages
PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor has vowed to block plans to cut Premier League players’ wages as the debate over the coronavirus crisis rumbles on.
Presidency faults Wole Soyinka over comments on President Buhari’s actions against coronavirus
The presidency has responded to Monday’s rebuke by Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka, who criticised President Muhammad Buhari’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, saying the president had been conspicuously absent as the virus gained a foothold across the country.
Paul Pogba ‘an absolute doddle to play against’ – pundit
In an interview in The Times, Souness was asked ‘Much has been made of your apparent disdain for Paul Pogba. Is this a misconception? Should you have been his teammate, what words of advice do you feel that you would have offered him?’