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Ghanaian President Approves Visa-Free Entry for All African Nationals
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of Ghana has approved a policy granting visa-free entry to all African nationals, fulfilling a key promise made earlier this year.
This policy, set to take effect before January 6th, 2025, positions Ghana alongside countries like Rwanda, Seychelles, The Gambia, and Benin in offering visa-free access to African passport holders.
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Apple’s “Campos” AI Chatbot Set to Replace Siri in Major Overhaul
Apple is gearing up for one of the most significant changes to its artificial intelligence strategy in years. The tech giant plans to replace Siri with a fully integrated AI chatbot, codenamed “Campos,” which will be built directly into iPhones, iPads, and Macs later this year. The move signals Apple’s intent to compete more aggressively…
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Nigerian Exchange Ends Thursday Mixed as Trading Volume Falls
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX) closed Thursday, January 29, 2026, with a modest uptick in its benchmark indices, even as market activity experienced noticeable declines compared to the previous session. By the end of trading, a total of 550,402,871 shares changed hands across 38,635 deals, representing a market value of ₦14.14 billion. This marked a…
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Access Bank Sets Agenda for Africa Trade Conference 2026
Access Bank Plc has positioned the 2026 Africa Trade Conference (ATC) as a strategic platform to advance Africa’s role in global trade, facilitate policy dialogue, and deepen partnerships between African and international markets. Group CEO Roosevelt Ogbonna said the conference, themed “Turning Vision into Velocity: Building Africa’s Trade Ecosystem for Real-World Impact,” will gather leaders…
The initiative aims to foster greater economic integration and ease the movement of people, goods, and services across the continent.
It is aligned with the goals of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to promote intra-African trade and economic cooperation.