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This article is based on a conversation from Voices & Visions, a podcast produced through a partnership between Tutto Passa Agency and TechCabal, which explores the people and ideas shaping Africa’s innovation economy. For decades, Kenya exported its best coffee and drank its lower grades. The country’s highest-grade beans—globally sought after for their physical density, vibrant acidity, and distinctive aroma—were shipped in burlap sacks for roasters in Europe, the US, and Japan, where value was added and margins captured. At home, what remained were lower-grade or instant coffees. Ritesh Doshi, the CEO and owner of Spring Valley Coffee, a Nairobi-based…

The Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, on Monday, read a riot act to the politicians in Oyo State, especially in the ancient city, over disrespecting the sacred stool of Olubadan of Ibadanland, warning that any attempt to denigrate the revered stool will be met with severe consequences. CCII President-General, Ajeniyi Ajewole, gave this warning in a statement released by the council’s Publicity Secretary, Kola Olomide, in Ibadan, the state capital, amid growing concerns over rising reckless  utterances and conducts in the state by some power-seeking politicians He said recent actions by some political actors had crossed acceptable boundaries and posed…

The Aviation Ground Handlers Association of Nigeria has issued a final ultimatum to airlines over an estimated N9bn debt, threatening to withdraw critical ground handling services if payments are not made within three days. In a letter addressed to the Airlines Operators of Nigeria and dated April 30, 2026, and obtained by our correspondent, the ground handlers expressed deep frustration over what they described as prolonged silence and inaction from airline operators despite earlier engagements. “We refer to our letter dated 20th April 2026 on the above subject matter and wish to bring to your attention that, as of the…

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Three people have died after a suspected outbreak of hantavirus on board a cruise ship sailing between Argentina and Cape Verde. So far, one case of the potentially deadly virus has been confirmed, according to the World Health Organisation, which stressed that the risk to the public remains low. However, the suspected outbreak has raised questions over whether the virus, which is normally spread by contact with rodents, is being transmitted between humans. Virginie Sauvage, the head of France’s National Reference Centre for Hantaviruses, told AFP in an interview that identifying the specific strain will provide crucial insight into what…

NEW YORK, NY – MAY 4: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks smiles during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during Round Two Game One on May 4, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) The NBA Conference Semifinals tipped off Monday night with two Game 1 matchups between the…

Influencer Priscilla Ojo, Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo’s daughter, has opened up on trust, loyalty and the realities of being married to a celebrity, stating that she has confidence in her husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Jux, despite the pressures that come with fame. Priscilla made the remarks during an interview on WithChude, hosted by media personality Chude Jideonwo, where she spoke candidly about her marriage and how she navigates public attention around her partner. Juma Jux and Priscilla. Credit: IG| jux.priscy Addressing concerns about infidelity often associated with entertainers, she said trust and discipline remain central to her relationship. “If he…

In a new Child Alert report titled Darfur: 20 Years On, Children Under Threat, UN children’s agency UNICEF warns that while the horrors of 2005 are repeating, the scale of need is now far greater, and international attention is dangerously constrained. A worsening crisis of violenceThe report draws a chilling parallel between the past and the present. Homes, schools, and hospitals are again under fire, but the modern nature of the fighting between rival militaries has become even more lethal.Since April 2024, more than 1,500 grave violations against children have been verified in the regional capital of El Fasher alone.Over 1,300…

Discover Light House Awka, the new government seat built to end a 31-year embarrassment and signal a new era of ambition and progress in Anambra State. Read More: https://punchng.com/what-light-house-says-about-anambras-new-ambition/ Source link

The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria has defended the controversial N6.98 USSD charge imposed on banking transactions and pushed back against growing consumer criticism over data expiration policies, arguing that telecommunications companies still incur costs even when digital banking services fail. The remarks come amid increasing public frustration over charges attached to USSD banking services and the expiration of unused mobile data, issues that have become recurring complaints among Nigerian telecom subscribers. Speaking during a live programme on Nigeria Info FM 99.3 hosted by Jimi Disu, ALTON Chairman Gbenga Adebayo said telecom operators merely provide the connection infrastructure…