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Freight agents stop operations at shipping company over hike in charges

The Guardian Nigeria • 12 Jan 2026, 18:21

Freight forwarders operating at the Lagos ports have shut down operations at shipping companies in Apapa over the recent increase in charges. Aggrieved freight agents who are memb…

Freight forwarders operating at the Lagos ports have shut down operations at shipping companies in Apapa over the recent increase in charges. Aggrieved freight agents who are members of the Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), Western Zone, trooped The post Freight agents stop operations at shipping company over hike in charges appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Lagos dredging boom fuels development but sinks fishing livelihoods

Africanews EN • 12 Jan 2026, 17:35

Authorities have pledged to crack down on illegal dredging, but residents say enforcement remains inconsistent — as Lagos faces rising flood risks from the loss of its natural lag…

Authorities have pledged to crack down on illegal dredging, but residents say enforcement remains inconsistent — as Lagos faces rising flood risks from the loss of its natural lagoon bu

ICJ hears opening statements in genocide case against Myanmar

Africanews EN • 12 Jan 2026, 15:48

Long-awaited hearings at the United Nations top court opened in The Hague on Monday in a case accusing Myanmar of committing genocide against the Rohingya minority.

Long-awaited hearings at the United Nations top court opened in The Hague on Monday in a case accusing Myanmar of committing genocide against the Rohingya minority.

Ghana settles $1.47 billion energy sector debt to restore power stability

Africanews EN • 12 Jan 2026, 15:44

Ghana also settled all outstanding gas invoices owed to energy partners ENI and Vitol, paying around $480 million, and cleared about $393 million in legacy debts to Independent Po…

Ghana also settled all outstanding gas invoices owed to energy partners ENI and Vitol, paying around $480 million, and cleared about $393 million in legacy debts to Independent Power Producers, including major suppliers such as Karpowership and Cenpower

Heineken boss resigns after ‘turbulent’ six-year stint

Vanguard Nigeria • 12 Jan 2026, 15:32

The chief executive of Dutch brewer Heineken unexpectedly announced his resignation Monday, as the company grapples with lower beer sales and job cuts in a difficult economic envi…

The chief executive of Dutch brewer Heineken unexpectedly announced his resignation Monday, as the company grapples with lower beer sales and job cuts in a difficult economic environment. The post Heineken boss resigns after ‘turbulent’ six-year stint appeared first on Vanguard News.

Iran's nationwide protest movement enters third week amid violent crackdown

Africanews EN • 12 Jan 2026, 15:16

Activists say 544 people have been killed in the protests. Iranian authorities have accused the United States and Israel of fuelling unrest in the country.

Activists say 544 people have been killed in the protests. Iranian authorities have accused the United States and Israel of fuelling unrest in the country.

Nestoil setback as Supreme Court orders return to Appeal Court over debt

Premium Times Nigeria • 12 Jan 2026, 15:06

In what appears to be a strong message to Nestoil, the Supreme Court condemns unnecessary and frivolous appeals in debt recovery matters. The post Nestoil setback as Supreme Court…

In what appears to be a strong message to Nestoil, the Supreme Court condemns unnecessary and frivolous appeals in debt recovery matters. The post Nestoil setback as Supreme Court orders return to Appeal Court over debt appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Thousands attend South Korea's Sancheoneo Festival for icy trout fishing

Africanews EN • 12 Jan 2026, 14:24

The Sancheoneo Festival in Hwacheon, South Korea, attracts large crowds for its freezing water challenges and trout fishing. The event is a key winter attraction.

The Sancheoneo Festival in Hwacheon, South Korea, attracts large crowds for its freezing water challenges and trout fishing. The event is a key winter attraction.

Ugandan opposition candidate Bobi Wine rallies in Kampala slum where he grew up

Africanews EN • 12 Jan 2026, 13:49

Ugandan opposition candidate Bobi Wine brought his presidential campaign to the Kampala slum where he grew up ahead of Thursday’s elections.

Ugandan opposition candidate Bobi Wine brought his presidential campaign to the Kampala slum where he grew up ahead of Thursday’s elections.

Japan: 100 worshippers endure icy waters for Shinto ritual in Tokyo

Africanews EN • 12 Jan 2026, 13:36

The annual Kanchu Misogi ritual saw around 100 worshippers plunge into icy water at a Tokyo shrine on Sunday.

The annual Kanchu Misogi ritual saw around 100 worshippers plunge into icy water at a Tokyo shrine on Sunday.

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