China’s Foshan city winning battle against chikungunya fever » Capital News

BEIJING, China, Aug 11 — The city of Foshan in Guangdong province is winning the battle against chikungunya fever, with more than 90 percent of patients there having been cured and discharged... Read more »

‘Tackling housing deficit needs stakeholders’ collaboration’

Ayo Olowookere is the President, Mortgage Banking Association of Nigeria (MBAN) and Managing Director, Imperial Homes Mortgage Bank Limited. He spoke with CHINEDUM UWAEGBULAM on mortgage penetration and expectations from the various... Read more »

Leaders blast Gachagua over anti-Kenya remarks in US

Kenyan based Zambia businessman Stanley Livondo speaks to the media at his late mum’s home in Ikolomany constituency, Kakamega.[Benard Lusigi, Standard] A section of leaders from Kakamega County have criticised former... Read more »

Fayemi denies forming new ADC coalition with Amaechi, says he remains in APC

A former Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has denied claims circulating on social media that he co-founded a new African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition alongside former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi.... Read more »

Kenya’s Sleeping Sickness No Longer a Public Health Threat – What This Means

Nairobi — Kenya has officially eliminated Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT), also known as sleeping sickness, as a public health problem, a milestone that signals the disease is no longer a major threat... Read more »

FIRS Begins E-invoicing To Aid Tax Compliance

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has commenced electronic invoicing solution – e-invoicing – aimed at revolutionising tax payment in the country. The e-invoicing system, also known as the Merchant-Buyer Model, is... Read more »

Court declines to unfreeze accounts in Sh700m Wamatangi probe

When Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi appeared before the Senate CPAC committee at the Bunge Towers, Nairobi, on July 29, 2024. [File, Standard]   A court in Nairobi has declined to unfreeze accounts... Read more »

Weekly Market Wrap: Insurance stocks dazzle on Customs Street as All-Share Index rises 3.18% 

The Nigerian stock market extended its winning streak to an impressive 11 weeks, ending the trading week of August 8, 2025, deep in the green with a 4,491.86-point gain to close at... Read more »

Bangladesh Marks Hasina’s Ouster Amid Hopes and Rising Tensions, legal challenge » Capital News

DHAKA, Bangladesh Aug 10 – Thousands of people gathered in central Dhaka this week to mark the first anniversary of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ouster, celebrating what many see as the promise... Read more »

9 Protective Natural Hairstyles to Keep Your Hair Healthy This Rainy Season

Rainy seasons usually bring a great deal of relief from the heat, but it’s a nightmare for natural hair. Humidity causes hair shrinkage and frizz, while constant dampness can lead to scalp... Read more »