The Central Bank of Nigeria will be placing a limit on over-the-counter cash withdrawals made by individuals and organisations with effect from January 9, 2023. In a memo, signed by the Director of Banking Supervision Haruna Mustafa, the apex bank directed all banks and other financial institutions to ensure that over-the-counter cash withdrawals do not…
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Kagame, Tshisekedi exchange hot words as America issues sternest warning to Kigali
The Congolese President has upped the ante in the belligerent rhetoric with Kigali, telling his citizens to treat Rwandans as “our brothers and sisters” but regarding “the regime headed by President Paul Kagame … an enemy”. In an address to 250 youth delegates from across the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), President Felix Tshisekedi, speaking…
DASH diet could reduce heart disease risk by 10%, study suggests
By Katharine Lang on December 6, 2022 — Fact checked by Hannah Flynn Prevalence of cardiovascular disease is rising due to changing lifestyles, an aging population, and better survival rates for heart attacks and strokes. There is growing evidence that diet is key to a person’s risk of developing heart and circulatory diseases. Now, a study has found that switching to a healthier diet,…
Morocco shock Spain to reach World cup
Atlas Lions edge past Spain on penalties to become the first Arab country to reach World Cup quarter-finals. Morocco have booked their place in the World Cup’s quarter-finals after a sensational penalty shootout win against Spain, becoming the first Arab country to ever reach the tournament’s last eight. The Atlas Lions’ Spanish-born superstar wing-back Achraf…
The world marks International Day of Banks
By Halligan Agade & E K Benj Updated at 2241 EAT on Tuesday 06th Dec 2022 December 4 is the official International Day of Banks, marked globally to recognize the significant potential of multilateral development banks and other international development banks in financing sustainable development. This is in addition to providing know-how, and the vital…
UNDP Supports KCCA Efforts to Fight Ebola
By KCCA-PCA The battle to end Ebola virus is registering tremendous success in Kampala city and the country at large and there is hope that the virus will be history soon. In Kampala it’s now day 18 since a case was reported in the city. However, to be declared epidemic free, the city has to…
Burkina Faso government suspends broadcast of France’s RFI radio
Follow us on all social media, type “HICGI News Agency” By E K Benj updated at 0614 EAT on Tuesday 05-12-22 Burkina Faso’s government has suspended the broadcast of France’s RFI radio in the Sahel West African state over what it said were false reports and giving voice to militants, a statement from the government…
Thousands hold protests in the Congolese capital Kinshasa against M23 rebels
By E K Benj – Updated Tuesday 05th Dec 2022 Follow us on all social media, type “HICGI News Agency” Report by Chris Ocamringa & Halligan Agade Thousands of Congolese residents staged protests in the Congolese capital Kinshasa on Sunday against the M23 rebels who have taken control of several territories in the eastern DR…
