In Monday’s Asian Champions League clash between Al-Nassr and Persepolis, Cristiano Ronaldo showcased exceptional sportsmanship. The forward, renowned for his time with Manchester United and Real Madrid, found himself at the centre of a penalty call after a challenge by Sorous Rafiei early in the Group E game in Riyadh. Despite being awarded the penalty, Read More…
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CBN to boost forex market liquidity and lifts ban on 43 items
In a significant move, Nigeria’s central bank announced on Thursday its intention to intermittently intervene in the country’s foreign exchange market to enhance liquidity. This decision coincides with the ending of an eight-year ban on 43 previously restricted items from accessing foreign exchange on the official market. The ban had encompassed items such as rice, Read More…
Africa launches $14m coffee sector enhancement amid COVID-19
The Inter-African Coffee Organisation (IACO) said on Wednesday it has jointly launched a $14.3 million intervention programme to alleviate the impact of COVID-19 on the continent’s coffee sector. IACO said it has teamed up with the International Coffee Organisation (ICO) and the Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International (CABI) to design an emergency intervention programme Read More…