Africa: NACC Welcomes AGOA Extension to 2028, Calls for Swift Action By Nigeria, Africa

Africa: NACC Welcomes AGOA Extension to 2028, Calls for Swift Action By Nigeria, Africa

The Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce, NACC, has welcomed the signing by United States President Donald Trump of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, which extends the African Growth and Opportunity Act, AGOA, through December 31, 2028. The legislation preserves duty-free access to the United States market for Nigeria and 31 other sub-Saharan African countries,…

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Acer unveils repair-focused Vero 16 and new Swift laptops

Acer unveils repair-focused Vero 16 and new Swift laptops

Acer has announced the Vero 16, a sustainability-focused laptop engineered to simplify hardware maintenance, repairs, and component upgrades. The notebook features removable port covers, a detachable external hinge, and a toolless bottom latch mechanism, alongside exterior chassis engravings that clearly mark internal motherboard and battery locations. Constructed from a MIL-STD-810H certified low-carbon aluminium chassis, the…

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Africa: Afcon Matchday 3 – Tunisia Defeats Uganda, Lookman’s Swift Reply Seals Nigeria Win, Senegal Cruise Past Botswana, DR Congo Edge Benin

Africa: Afcon Matchday 3 – Tunisia Defeats Uganda, Lookman’s Swift Reply Seals Nigeria Win, Senegal Cruise Past Botswana, DR Congo Edge Benin

DR Congo secure narrow 1-0 win over Benin in Rabat Senegal cruise to 3-0 win against Botswana Nigeria recover from scare to beat Tanzania Tunisia ease past Uganda Tunisia 3-1 Uganda Goals: E. Skhiri (10′), Elias Achouri (40′, 64′) / D. Omedi (90+2′) Tunisia made a perfect start to their TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of…

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Africa: NACC Welcomes AGOA Extension to 2028, Calls for Swift Action By Nigeria, Africa

Africa: Uganda Ratifies AU Social Protection Protocol, Civil Society Urges Swift Action

Uganda’s ratification of a new African Union protocol recognising social protection and social security as enforceable rights is a “historic milestone”, civil society groups said on Friday, while warning that major funding and coverage gaps threaten to blunt its impact. The government ratified the AU Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights…

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