Health
Kaduna enlists Gavi, WHO and UNICEF to close immunisation gaps
The state is targeting communities with low routine vaccination coverage and zero-dose children.
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Ethiopia rebases GDP, lifting the measured size of its economy by 59 per cent
The new base year takes the economy to about $201bn, changing its rank among African markets.
Business
African startup funding falls 58 per cent to $183 million in October
Big Four markets took their smallest share since 2022 as the largest rounds went elsewhere.
Technology
OPay halts $300 million US listing hours after pricing
The payments firm pulled its New York IPO after an inquiry from a Chinese regulator.
Nigeria News
Air Force recovers cockpit voice recorder from Ondo crash site
NAF says the recorder from ATR-42 NAF 931 was found intact, six weeks after 25 people died at Igbokoda.
Entertainment
MTN partners Omoni Oboli to release seven Christmas films on YouTube
The slate includes Seasoned With Love and Christmas on Budget, produced under Omoni Oboli TV.
Education
Student loan scheme disburses N372.62 billion across 319 institutions
NELFUND processed 1.66 million applications, with N192.89bn for tuition and N179.73bn for upkeep.
Politics
Lawmakers propose 74 extra National Assembly seats reserved for women
The plan would add one women-only seat per state and the FCT in each chamber for four electoral cycles.
Technology
CBN and SEC raise capital requirements for crypto firms
Digital-asset companies will need N1 billion in additional capital, and exchanges face a fourfold increase.
