Nigerian sprint sensation Tobi Amusan delivered another outstanding performance on Sunday after winning the women’s 100m hurdles at the Rabat Diamond League meeting in Morocco, securing her first Diamond League victory of the 2026 season in dominant style. The world record holder stormed to the finish line in an impressive time of 12.28 seconds, equalling…
Ghana’s parliament has approved a controversial new bill that would criminalise homosexuality and the promotion of LGBTQ+ activities, sparking intense debate both within the country and internationally. Under the proposed legislation, individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer could face prison sentences of up to three years. The bill also introduces provisions…
Personal loans issued by Nigerian banks climbed to N1.96 trillion in January 2026, accounting for more than half of the country’s total consumer credit, according to the latest Economic Report released by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The report revealed that total consumer credit outstanding increased slightly to N3.81 trillion in January from N3.78 trillion…
Vietnam is considering a major financial policy shift that could allow small and medium-sized enterprises to use digital assets, intellectual property, and other intangible assets as collateral when applying for bank loans. The proposal is part of the draft revised Law on Support for Small and Medium Enterprises, which has been opened for public consultation,…
Google is seeking approval to release approximately 32 million specially modified mosquitoes across parts of Florida and California in what could become the largest mosquito control deployment ever attempted in the United States. The project, which is currently awaiting approval from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is part of an ongoing effort to…
