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Uganda’s “Sovereignty Bill” sparks alarm over diaspora funds and citizenship rights
Africanews EN • 18 Apr 2026, 09:11
Uganda’s “Sovereignty Bill” sparks alarm over diaspora funds and citizenship rights
Africanews EN • 18 Apr 2026, 09:11
A controversial “Sovereignty Protection Bill” under review in Uganda’s Parliament is raising alarm among critics who say it could have far-reaching and potentially severe consequences for ordinary citizens.
NITDA, CAC activate cybersecurity measures amid system concerns
Premium Times Nigeria • 18 Apr 2026, 08:23
NITDA, CAC activate cybersecurity measures amid system concerns
Premium Times Nigeria • 18 Apr 2026, 08:23
“Detailed cybersecurity guidelines have already been issued to MDAs for implementation as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen resilience across public sector digital infrastructure,” the NITDA stated. The post NITDA, CAC activate cybersecurity measures amid system concerns appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Pope Leo XIV’s Angola visit draws hope amid floods and calls for peace
Africanews EN • 18 Apr 2026, 08:00
Pope Leo XIV’s Angola visit draws hope amid floods and calls for peace
Africanews EN • 18 Apr 2026, 08:00
Excitement is building in Angola as crowds prepare to welcome Pope Leo XIV to the capital, Luanda, during his 11-day tour across four African nations.
Airline operators suspend planned shutdown temporarily after govt intervention
Premium Times Nigeria • 18 Apr 2026, 07:45
Airline operators suspend planned shutdown temporarily after govt intervention
Premium Times Nigeria • 18 Apr 2026, 07:45
The suspension came after government intervention, offering a temporary pause in a deepening aviation fuel crisis. The post Airline operators suspend planned shutdown temporarily after govt intervention appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
South Sudan tensions escalate as opposition retakes key stronghold
Africanews EN • 18 Apr 2026, 06:50
South Sudan tensions escalate as opposition retakes key stronghold
Africanews EN • 18 Apr 2026, 06:50
The United Nations Security Council was briefed Friday on the worsening humanitarian conditions in South Sudan less than a week after opposition forces retook the strategic town of Akobo from government troops.
EBID and Guinea seal strategic partnership to drive economic transformation
African Business • 18 Apr 2026, 05:58
EBID and Guinea seal strategic partnership to drive economic transformation
African Business • 18 Apr 2026, 05:58
A new agreement between the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development and the Republic of Guinea will unlock more than €300m in priority investments, targeting infrastructure, energy and agricultural modernisation.
CBN, FMDA collaborate, introduce new money market benchmark
Premium Times Nigeria • 18 Apr 2026, 05:02
CBN, FMDA collaborate, introduce new money market benchmark
Premium Times Nigeria • 18 Apr 2026, 05:02
According to the apex bank, the money market benchmark was introduced to align Nigeria with global best practices and to improve price discovery and transparency. The post CBN, FMDA collaborate, introduce new money market benchmark appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
NDPC investigates CAC’s alleged data breach, issues data protection advisory
Premium Times Nigeria • 17 Apr 2026, 21:42
NDPC investigates CAC’s alleged data breach, issues data protection advisory
Premium Times Nigeria • 17 Apr 2026, 21:42
The NDPC explained that its technical assessment indicates that some shadowy threat actors have engaged in coordinated operations targeting financial systems and some key digital infrastructure in Nigeria. The post NDPC investigates CAC’s alleged data breach, issues data protection advisory appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
FCCPC denies banning airtime borrowing, blames cartel for misinformation
Premium Times Nigeria • 17 Apr 2026, 21:32
FCCPC denies banning airtime borrowing, blames cartel for misinformation
Premium Times Nigeria • 17 Apr 2026, 21:32
The consumer protection agency says telecom operators, not regulators are responsible for any service disruptions. The post FCCPC denies banning airtime borrowing, blames cartel for misinformation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
World Athletics panel rejects athlete transfers to Turkey
Africanews EN • 17 Apr 2026, 20:05
World Athletics panel rejects athlete transfers to Turkey
Africanews EN • 17 Apr 2026, 20:05
A World Athletics panel has refused 11 athlete transfer requests to Turkey, over what it referred to as a ‘coordinated recruitment strategy’ from the country’s government.