Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Strikes Northern Cape, South Africa, Raising Awareness
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake hit Northern Cape, South Africa, on December 22, 2023, awakening residents and eliciting assessments by authorities....
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World Bank Resumes Mega Dam Financing Amid Controversy
The World Bank has renewed its support for mega dam projects, approving significant financing for the Rogun Dam in Tajikistan...
Peru’s Initiative to Streamline Environmental Permitting in the Power Sector
Peru is working to simplify environmental permitting in the power sector to enhance project efficiency and attract investment. This initiative...
Nigeria Resumes Mining Operations in Zamfara State Following Security Improvements
Nigeria has lifted a five-year mining ban in Zamfara State, citing improved security as a key factor. The government aims...
Nigeria and South Africa: Leaders in Global Digital Currency Ownership
Nigeria and South Africa lead globally in digital asset ownership, with 99% and 68% of respondents aware of digital currencies...
El Salvador Shifts Strategy as Chivo Wallet Faces Closure Amid Bitcoin Challenges
El Salvador plans to privatize or close the Chivo wallet established for bitcoin transactions, coinciding with a $1.4 billion loan...
Amit Shah Advocates Tailored Banking Guidelines for Northeast Growth
Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged banks to develop tailored financial guidelines for the Northeast during a conclave in Agartala,...
Morocco’s Octopus Season Begins Soon Amid High Prices in Mauritania
Morocco's winter octopus fishing season is set to begin on January 1st, with authorities expressing optimism for good initial catches....
TSF Applauds Inauguration of Nigeria’s First Mineral Analysis Laboratory
The Tinubu Stakeholders Forum has lauded the launch of Nigeria’s first mineral analysis laboratory in Niger. They view this inauguration...
Colombia’s Central Bank Set to Cut Interest Rate Amid Fiscal Challenges and Inflation Concerns
Colombia’s central bank is expected to cut interest rates by 50 basis points in its last meeting of 2024, amid...
