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Instead of paying beneficiaries in dollars or other foreign currencies as they did in the past, International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) would instead pay Nigerian Beneficiaries in naira. In accordance with the new rule, banks would pay beneficiaries in Nigerian Naira for foreign money transfers made through IMTOs rather than in dollars, pounds, euros, or other currencies. According to AFRICAN Siri, the new regulation, which is based on a mandate from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has an impact on IMTOs including MoneyGram, Western Union, Ria, and rapid transfer. The CBN directive, dated January 31, 2024, states that all in-bound money transfers to Nigeria (through the aforementioned IMTOS) must be made in Naira using a bank account or in cash at the going rate in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market. This information is based on a recent notice from Ecobank Nigeria. This platform is aware that the action is a component of the CBN's attempts to stabilise the

Hugo Broos, the manager of South Africa, believes it is hard to accept that Bafana Bafana lost to Nigeria in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations semifinal. The Super Eagles were under pressure at times from the 1996 AFCON champions, but they were unable to capitalise as the match finished 1-1 in both regular and extra time, with Grant Kekana being sent off in the latter. In the shootout that decided the match, Stanley Nwabali of Nigeria saved two penalties from South Africa, which made Broos regret his team's wasted opportunities. Football can be difficult at times, as demonstrated by my team's play. When penalties are called against you and you lose, it can be difficult to accept that you won't be playing in the championship, Broos said. "I believe that we were the better team in the first half; Nigeria had no opportunity and we had the greatest opportunities. They had a few chances in the second half that ended in a goal, but we made a tactical adjustment that

In 2023, the French coach Jean-Louis Gasset will not receive a medal for the success of Ivory Coast in the Africa Cup of Nations. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) competitions department has stated that Gasset will not be able to add more coaching accomplishments to his resume due to the mutual termination of his contract during the group stage. Gasset guided the Elephants to victory in the domestic championship, but he was eliminated after the group stage owing to subpar play. With three points from three games, the Elephants finished third in Group A under the 70-year-old's leadership. He led them to a run of two wins and two losses. After Ivory Coast's final group match on January 22 ended in a humiliating 4-0 loss to Equatorial Guinea, the Ivorian Football Federation dissolved their relationship with Gasset. Emerse Fae, his assistant, took his place and is currently leading the Elephants into the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final. In the final on Sunda

For international students looking for chances for higher education, Canada continues to be one of the best options. Prospective students should be aware of some new rules regarding the student visa for 2024, though. The study visa has undergone revisions from the Canadian government, and it is imperative that you keep up to date if you plan to study there. The requirements for acquiring the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) are also affected by the new regulations. Some of the new regulations for foreign students planning to study in Canada as of 2024 are listed below: 1. New requirements for students' cost of living: starting January 1, 2024, international students must prove they have at least $20,635 (formerly $10,000) to pay for living expenses (qualifications vary for students moving to Quebec). 2. Modifications to the Eligibility for Spousal Open Work Permits: Effective immediately, open work permits will only be granted to spouses of foreign students enrolled

By: 𝐄𝐠𝐰𝐮𝐡 𝐎𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐛𝐞 The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semifinal between the Super Eagles and South Africa may not feature Victor Osimhen, as he was unable to travel to Bouake with the rest of the team from Abidjan. Rivals South Africa and Nigeria square off in the competition's opening semi-final on Wednesday in Bouake in an attempt to advance to Sunday's championship game. The Super Eagles media staff said in a statement that Osimhen will be watched in Abijdan while the rest of the team travels to Bouake to play South Africa. "We will take a 10 p.m. Air Cote d'Ivoire flight today from Abidjan to Bouaké," the squad announced in an official statement on Monday night. Due to stomach pain, Victor Osimhen will not be travelling with us. He has been put under strict observation, according to team physicians, and one of the medical team members is remaining behind in Abidjan to accompany him. "He will rejoin the squad before 5 p.m. if c

Almost 3,000 years ago, some ethnic tribes left the Nile valley to dwell in the hilly regions of West Africa, including the DOGON people. This captured the tribal nationality's traditional way of life, which is now a part of Mali 🌲🌱.  The Bandiagara area was home to the Dogan people's early settlements. In the past, the Dogon people shown exceptional talent in a variety of artistic fields (such as architecture, mining, and ancient science, particularly astrology and medicine), much like the Igbo Ukwu civilization. The earliest known textiles in sub-Saharan Africa include clothing discovered in the Tellem caves of the Bandiagara region of Mali (11th century or earlier) and flax fibre fragments of/from Igbo Ukwu (9th century AD)," according to the Encyclopaedia Britannica. "All of these artistic expressions seem to be fully developed in their styles; none of them seem to be beginnings of any kind." Beginning in 3100 BCE, the Dogon left the Nile civili

Hage Geingob, the president of Namibia, passed away early on Sunday in a Windhoek hospital, the presidential office announced in a statement. He was eighty-two. Last month, Geingob—who was in the midst of his second term as president—disclosed that he was undergoing cancer treatment. The statement on X, formerly Twitter, written by acting president Nangolo Mbumba said, "It is with utmost sadness and regret that I inform you that our beloved Dr. Hage G. Geingob, the President of the Republic of Namibia, has passed on today." "His children and his beloved wife, Madame Monica Geingos, were by his side." In January, after a normal check-up, a biopsy had shown "cancerous cells," according to what Geingob's office stated at the time. Geingob, who was elected president for the first time in 2014, served as Namibia's third and longest-serving prime minister. Geingob had brain surgery in 2013 and an aortic operation in adjacent South Africa last

The same day Terry Gobanga got married, she was gang-ràped and was also stabbed in the stomach by the rapịsts, and the knịfe wọund caused harm to her womb. The rapịsts wasn't captured by the police.  Her fiancé married her in spite of all the terrible things that had happened to her, but he passed away a few months later.  For a few months, she was single until She met Gobanga, who consented to be her husband in spite of her inability to conceive.  Incredibly, after a few years of marriage, they had three kids together. 🤗

Guinea's 2023 AFCON adventure is over after they were unable to handle a determined Congo in the tournament's quarterfinals. After the thrilling match that ended in four goals, Congo advanced to the 2023 AFCON semifinals, joining the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Remember that earlier today, the Nigerian team secured their spot in the semi-finals, where they will take on either Cape Verde or South Africa, by defeating the tenacious Angolan team in the quarterfinals with a single goal. For their part, Congo needed more than a goal to eliminate Guinea, as the latter had taken the lead through a Mohamed Bayo penalty kick in the 20th minute. Chancel Mbemba Mangulu scored the equaliser in the 27th minute on an open play, levelling the score for the remaining minutes of play. As a result, there was a 1-1 draw at the half. It took Congo until beyond the hour to score their second goal in the second half, and this time, it came from the penalty spot. When Yoane Wissa converted i

The  University  of  Calabar  (UNICAL)  is  experiencing  terror  as  a  result  of  a  fire  outbreak  that  tore  through  the  Department  of  Students'  Affairs  on  Thursday  night.   Videos   that  are circulating   rounds  on  social  media  claim  that  the  fire  started  late  Thursday  night  and  that  the  university  community  was  terrified. At  this  point,  neither  the  origin  of  the  fire n or  the  amount  of  the  damage  are  known. As  of  right  now,  no  casualties  have  been  recorded.   More  information  to  come.

Temitope Balogun Joshua, a late Nigerian televangelist, had his YouTube channel banned by the internet video sharing company. This follows charges of sexual and physical abuse made against the late preacher in a BBC documentary. The BBC and Open Democracy reported the channel, which boasted over 500,000 subscribers and hundreds of millions of views, for allegedly breaking the rules of the platform. Emmanuel TV was "terminated for violation of YouTube's Terms of Service," according to the video-sharing website. The BBC examined Emmanuel TV's online presence as part of their investigation into TB Joshua's activities at his Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), and they discovered at least 50 “abusive” videos on YouTube. The YouTube account was suspended on January 29th after the team reported the videos to the platform. Remember how victims of TB Joshua's purported sexual exploitation described how they were reportedly coerced into silence and sil

Makoko is located in Lagos, Nigeria, on the shore of Lagos Lagoon. It's thought to be one of the largest slums in Africa, with over 100,000 people living in the area. The houses in Makoko are built on stilts above the water, making it a "floating village." The community is primarily made up of the Yoruba ethnic group, but people from other parts of Nigeria and even other countries also live there.          Makoko is thought to have been founded in the 18th century by the Yoruba people, who migrated from the hinterland to the coast of Lagos. The name "Makoko" is derived from the Yoruba word "Okomoko," which means "fish." For centuries, Makoko was known as a fishing village, with the residents living off the bounty of the sea. In the 1960s, a government policy encouraged people from rural areas to move to cities like Lagos, leading to rapid urbanization and the growth of Makoko.  Over time, the floating village of Makoko has faced a