Agricultural industry groups in South Africa have called for urgent government intervention to address emerging fuel supply constraints in rural areas, warning that disruptions could threaten farming operations and food security. AgriSA and Agbiz, which collectively represent the full agricultural value chain, on Monday urged the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy to consider a temporary adjustment to the country’s fuel pricing mechanism. The appeal follows the completion of a joint survey conducted on 24 and 27 March 2026 among farmers and fuel retailers servicing the agricultural sector. While official statements have maintained that national fuel supply remains stable, the…
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The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has resigned from his position to pursue his political ambition to run for governor of Bauchi State. This was disclosed on Monday in a brief statement by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa. He said, “The resignation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs is confirmed.” Ashenews had previously reported that Tuggar was among four ministers in President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet expected to resign in order to pursue their political ambitions. The Special Adviser to the Minister on Media and Communications Strategy, Alkasim Abdulkadir, had earlier confirmed Tuggar’s intention to contest for the governorship seat…
Binance announced the beta launch of Binance Ai Pro, a one-stop AI Agent that brings agentic trading infrastructure and support to users, enabling users to configure their own strategies while the AI supports execution and routine operations. As AI and crypto increasingly emerge as two powerful technology pillars, Binance Ai Pro marks the next phase in Binance’s ongoing approach to leverage AI to improve user experience and bring practical AI capabilities into everyday crypto workflows. Building on Binance Ai, which has been available to a limited set of users in a phased rollout since last year, Binance Ai Pro further enhances…
The Ministry of Finance (MINFIN), through the Public Finance Information and Communication Technologies Service (SETIC-FP), presented i.Lab – Innovation Laboratory for Public Finance, a strategic initiative aimed at accelerating the digital transformation in the field of public finances in Angola. i.Lab was born with the mission of experimenting, validating and scaling digital solutions, reinforcing the institutional capacity to innovate with method, reduce risks and generate real impact on public services. “The digital transformation of public finance only makes sense when it generates real value. i.Lab allows you to test solutions, measure impact and scale what effectively improves services”, highlighted Maer Neto, Coordinator of…
Foreign capital inflows into Nigeria’s banking sector surged to $13.53 billion in 2025, a 93.25% year-on-year rise from $7.00 billion recorded in 2024, driven by aggressive capital raising ahead of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recapitalisation deadline. Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) capital importation report shows the sector retained its position as the top destination for foreign investment, accounting for 58.26% of total inflows in 2025, up from 56.81% in 2024. Quarterly figures indicate sustained investor participation throughout the year. Inflows rose to $3.13 billion in Q1 2025 from $2.07 billion in the same period of…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the official timetable for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates. According to the final international timetable published on the council’s official 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, the examination will commence on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, and end on Friday, June 19, 2026. Ashenews reports that the council disclosed that the examination will kick off with practical planning sessions in selected subjects. It stated that the first papers will include Foods and Nutrition 3 (Practical) Planning Session and Home Management 3 (Practical) Planning Session. WASSCE remains a…
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has dismissed the United States 15-point proposal to halt the conflict as unrealistic and unreasonable, directly contradicting US President Donald Trump’s earlier claims that Tehran had accepted most of the demands. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday that the American list contains largely excessive demands that Iran finds unacceptable. The remarks contradict Trump’s assertions about the Iranian agreement to the proposal. Baghaei clarified that Iran has not engaged in any direct negotiations with the US, revealing that messages from the United States have only reached Iran through intermediaries. “We have had no direct negotiations with the United States…
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has unveiled a “CLHEEAN’’ app to bridge communication gap between the Federal Government and Nigerians in areas of government’s policies, projects and programmes. The Director-General of NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu unveiled the mobile app on Monday in Abuja. Issa-Onilu expressed optimism that the new digital approach would enhance citizen engagement. Ashenews gathered through NAN reports that the Crime, Lawlessness, Health, Education, Environment, Abuse and Nationalism (CLHEEAN) app acts as an AI-powered tool. It is aimed at bridging the gap between the government and the public, promoting national values, and facilitating citizen feedback. “The CLHEEAN mobile app…
Pakistan says it will vaccinate more than 45 million children during its second nationwide polio eradication campaign of 2026, scheduled to run from April 13 to April 19. The National Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) said on Monday. The week-long drive will be conducted across the country, with health teams administering oral polio vaccine drops to children under the age of five. In addition to polio vaccination, the children will also receive supplementary doses of Vitamin A to boost immunity and support overall health, the EOC said. It said that over 413,000 polio workers will take part in the campaign, carrying…
Nigeria’s foreign reserves fell by $547 million within 15 days in March 2026, signalling renewed pressure on the country’s external buffers. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) shows reserves declined from $50.03 billion on March 11 to $49.48 billion on March 26. Although the apex bank has yet to provide an official explanation, the steady drawdown suggests ongoing foreign exchange interventions and external payment obligations rather than a one-off shock. The decline marks a reversal of the positive trend recorded earlier in the year. In January 2026, reserves rose by about $509 million within the first 22 days,…