Nigeria Records 170 New Cases of Cholera, Three Deaths
Nigeria reports 170 new cholera cases and three deaths in three states from July 15th to 21st, bringing the total number of cases in 2024 to 4,809 with a case fatality rate of 3.2 percent, prompting the NCDC to respond with comprehensive measures to control the outbreak.
Ghana Signs A Petroleum Export Agreement With Gambia And Senegal.
Ghana’s National Petroleum Authority has signed an agreement with Senegal and Gambia to import petroleum products, further expanding its role as a regional energy hub, while the government commends the NPA’s efforts in managing the sector and emphasizes the importance of technology, innovation, and local content development.
Nigeria’s President Asks Lawmakers To Approve An Extra $4 Billion In Spending
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has requested the Senate to approve an additional 6.2 trillion naira ($4 billion) in spending to cover budget shortfalls, proposing a windfall tax on banks’ foreign exchange profits to fund infrastructure, education, healthcare, and welfare, while also addressing economic challenges with a new stimulus plan.