Tensions between Moscow and Tehran have surfaced after Russia openly criticized Iran’s recent diplomatic engagement with a country it accuses of mistreating Russian nationals. In a strongly worded statement issued by the Russian Foreign Ministry, Moscow condemned Iran’s decision to pay an official visit to a nation alleged to have a history of detaining, beating,
Washington, D.C. — July, 2025 — The United States Department of Justice has charged a Nigerian national, Olatunbosun Osukoya, along with 323 other individuals, in connection with an extensive nationwide crackdown on health care fraud schemes that have led to an estimated $14 billion in intended losses. The operation, which is described as one of
Johannesburg, South Africa – July, 2025 — A new financial technology report has revealed a significant transformation in South Africa’s payment landscape, showing that a growing number of citizens are abandoning traditional payment methods such as cash and cards in favour of digital and contactless solutions. The report, compiled by FinTech Analytics Africa, highlighted that
Tehran, Iran – July, 2025 — The Iranian government has officially announced the reopening of its airspace to commercial flights after a period of closure triggered by regional hostilities. This decision, made public by the Iranian Civil Aviation Authority on Thursday, signals a return to normalcy following the de-escalation of military tensions that had gripped
Abuja, Nigeria – July , 2025 — The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, on Thursday, hosted the Japanese Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Suzuki Hideo, at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja to advance bilateral cooperation in digital technology. The high-level engagement served as a platform to strengthen digital
Lagos, Nigeria – July, 2025 The Sierra Leonean Leone (SLE) has emerged as Africa’s weakest currency in 2025, according to recent financial analysis, as African currencies continue to struggle against the United States Dollar amid economic pressures, inflation, and fiscal instability. A review of official exchange rates and monetary performance across the continent reveals that
Iranian military submarines are reportedly conducting patrol operations in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, signaling heightened readiness to respond should hostilities with Israel resume. This development comes amid escalating geopolitical tensions in one of the world’s most vital maritime corridors, where a significant portion of global oil shipments pass through daily. KIIN360 gathered from regional
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has unveiled plans to significantly expand its diplomatic footprint across the African continent, with a target to establish more than 40 embassies in African countries in the coming years. This revelation was made by the Saudi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Walid Al-Khereiji, during a recent high-level engagement, signalling Riyadh’s
Former United States President, Donald Trump, and Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, are expected to engage in a significant telephone conversation on Friday to address the sudden suspension of certain U.S. military aid deliveries to Ukraine. This development, according to a report by the Financial Times, comes at a critical juncture in the ongoing war between
Abuja, July 2, 2025 — In a landmark diplomatic move aimed at strengthening South-South cooperation and deepening ties with the African diaspora, Nigeria has signed a Technical Manpower Assistance Agreement with the government of Saint Lucia. The agreement, finalized in Abuja, paves the way for the deployment of skilled Nigerian professionals across various sectors to
