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South Sudan models chase global fashion dream despite visa hurdles

Africanews EN • 13 Mar 2026, 13:15

Many aspiring models look up to stars such as Awar Odhiang, who rose from a refugee camp in Ethiopia to close a show for Chanel at Paris Fashion Week.

Many aspiring models look up to stars such as Awar Odhiang, who rose from a refugee camp in Ethiopia to close a show for Chanel at Paris Fashion Week.

CBN restricts mobile banking app operation to one device

Vanguard Nigeria • 13 Mar 2026, 13:01

This means that a customer cannot operate the same bank mobile application on two different devices simultaneously in Nigeria. The post CBN restricts mobile banking app operation …

This means that a customer cannot operate the same bank mobile application on two different devices simultaneously in Nigeria. The post CBN restricts mobile banking app operation to one device appeared first on Vanguard News.

Banks to establish temporary watchlist for BVNs implicated in suspected fraud

Vanguard Nigeria • 13 Mar 2026, 12:47

“A BVN may remain on this temporary Watchlist for a maximum period of twenty-four (24) hours, during this period, the BVN owner shall be contacted to provide clarification regardi…

“A BVN may remain on this temporary Watchlist for a maximum period of twenty-four (24) hours, during this period, the BVN owner shall be contacted to provide clarification regarding the identified transaction(s).” The post Banks to establish temporary watchlist for BVNs implicated in suspected fraud appeared first on Vanguard News.

Niger protest EU's resolution for unconditional relase of Bazoum

Africanews EN • 13 Mar 2026, 12:41

Niger's government summoned the European Union's chargé d'affaires in Niamey on Thursday to protest a European Parliament resolution calling for the "immediate" release of detaine…

Niger's government summoned the European Union's chargé d'affaires in Niamey on Thursday to protest a European Parliament resolution calling for the "immediate" release of detained former President Mohamed Bazoum.

CBN bars big borrowers with non-performing loans from accessing additional credit from banks

Premium Times Nigeria • 13 Mar 2026, 12:20

The directive takes effect immediately, according to a letter by the regulator to all banks, issued on Thursday. The post CBN bars big borrowers with non-performing loans from acc…

The directive takes effect immediately, according to a letter by the regulator to all banks, issued on Thursday. The post CBN bars big borrowers with non-performing loans from accessing additional credit from banks appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The CBN, the MPR and inflation targeting

African Business • 13 Mar 2026, 11:55

Toni Kan explains how the Central Bank's inflation-targeting measures are restoring Nigerians' purchasing power.

Toni Kan explains how the Central Bank's inflation-targeting measures are restoring Nigerians' purchasing power.

Iran: UN warns war costing “$1 billion a day” as humanitarian crises deepen

Africanews EN • 13 Mar 2026, 11:50

The UN’s emergency relief chief condemned the “$1 billion-a-day” cost of the war roiling the Middle East, at a time of severe cuts to the global body’s humanitarian work in emerge…

The UN’s emergency relief chief condemned the “$1 billion-a-day” cost of the war roiling the Middle East, at a time of severe cuts to the global body’s humanitarian work in emergencies and “soaring” needs

Nigeria-UK: A long-standing relationship

African Business • 13 Mar 2026, 11:46

Uzor Maxim Uzoatu reviews the strong historical ties that bind Nigeria to the United Kingdom ahead of President Tinubu's state visit.

Uzor Maxim Uzoatu reviews the strong historical ties that bind Nigeria to the United Kingdom ahead of President Tinubu's state visit.

Nigeria: a resurgent economy under Tinubu?

African Business • 13 Mar 2026, 11:44

Omome Abu looks at the data underpinning an apparent economic revival since President Bola Tinubu assumed power.

Omome Abu looks at the data underpinning an apparent economic revival since President Bola Tinubu assumed power.

Nearly 1,300 killed in Niger’s Tillabéri as jihadist attacks surge

Africanews EN • 13 Mar 2026, 11:44

In less than a decade, the Tillabéri region in western Niger has become the bloody frontline of a conflict between Niger and its neighbours against jihadist groups linked to Al-Qa…

In less than a decade, the Tillabéri region in western Niger has become the bloody frontline of a conflict between Niger and its neighbours against jihadist groups linked to Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group.

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