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The National Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has fined Fidelity Bank N555.8 million for violating the data privacy of its customers. On Wednesday, Vincent Olatunji , the NDPC's National Commissioner, announced the fine during a Validation Workshop on the Nigeria Data Protection Act Ge

Chelsea has acquired the services of Portuguese star Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid for a £46.3 million fee, and in return, Conor Gallagher transferred to Athletico Madrid for £36 million. The Blues have agreed to a £42m guaranteed payment for Felix and £4.3m in additional payments, wi

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have formally requested that the United Nations Security Council condemn the Ukrainian government for its alleged support of international terrorism in Africas Sahel region. This request comes after recent statements from Ukrainian officials that have impli

South Africa's inflation rate has dropped to its lowest level in three years, according to official data released on Wednesday. The country's annual consumer price inflation reached 4.6% in July, down from 5.1% in June, marking a significant decline after ten months of inflation remaining within

African footballers have attained success in their careers, which allows them to enjoy luxurious lifestyles, including owning private jets. Below is an updated list of the top 10 African footballers who own private jets . Samuel Etoo The retired Cameroonian st

Senegal Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko announced that the government has established a team of specialists to rebalance oil and gas contracts, in line with a promise made during the election campaign to renegotiate hydrocarbon agreements. The West African nation recently became an oil pro

Kenya Airways posted its first half-year profit in over ten years on Monday, driven by increasing passenger numbers. The airline expressed optimism about the possibility of reaching break-even for the entire year. During the period from January to June, the airline achieved a profit of

In a Confederation of African Football (CAF) Confederation Cup qualifier, Cameroon club Fovu Baham fielded only eight players in their match against Paynesville of Liberia, ultimately suffering a 4-0 defeat. A CAF official informed AFP that only eight of the Fovu players who travelled t

Nigerian clubs Enugu Rangers and Remo Stars kicked off their CAF Champions League qualifying campaign with impressive victories on Sunday. Both teams aim to become the first Nigerian title holders since 2004. Rangers secured a narrow 1-0 'away' first-round, first-leg win over Zilimadjou