Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1470, The Ottomans capture Euboea. In 1908, William D. Coleman, 13th President of Liberia (born 1842) passed away. In 1937, Robert McFarlane, American colonel and diplomat, 13th United States National Security Advisor (died 2022) was born. In 1961, ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2010, Pius Njawé, Cameroonian journalist (born 1957) passed away. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. In 2014, Jamil Ahmad, Pakistani author (born 1931) passed away. In 2015, Chenjerai Hove, Zimbabwean journalist, author, and poet (born 1956) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Can the IMF help Africa break the debt cycle? {Business Africa}
Can the International Monetary Fund finally help Africa break out of its multi-generational loop of rescue and repayment and here is how Nigerian businesses are using stablecoins to bypass traditional banks to fight inflation.
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Voice of Nigeria
· Jul 8, 2026
President Tinubu Tasks Afreximbank on Africa’s Industrial Growth
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to accelerate the mobilisation and deployment of Africa’s human, financial and natural resources to drive the continent’s economic transformation, following the Bank’s 20 billion investment in the Nigerian economy over the past five years. President Tinubu made the remarks while receiving a delegation from [] The post President Tinubu Tasks Afreximbank on Africa’s Industrial Growth appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
BizNews
· Jun 25, 2026
The BizNews Edge: African Bank's Billion-Rand Acquisition Trap
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Vanguard News
· Jul 1, 2026
World Bank approves $1.25bn for Nigeria to boost reforms, investment, jobs
By Yinka Kolawole, with agency report The World Bank has approved a fresh 1.25 billion financing package for Nigeria to support ongoing economic reforms, stimulate private investment and accelerate job creation. The funding, approved under the Nigeria Actions for Investment and Jobs Acceleration (NAIJA) programme, forms a key component of the World Bank’s new Country [] The post World Bank approves 1.25bn for Nigeria to boost reforms, investment, jobs appeared first on Vanguard News.
Africa.com
· Jun 29, 2026
Standard Bank Becomes The First Bank On The Continent Authorised To Clear Renminbi Transactions
Standard Bank, the biggest bank in Africa by assets, and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited (ICBC) have been jointly authorised by the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) to clear Renminbi (RMB) in Africa. Standard Bank is the first African based bank to receive this authorisation. In November 2025, the bank also became []
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jun 29, 2026
Five African countries among highest IMF borrowers
Five African countries are among the top ten highest borrowers from the International Monetary Fund. Statisense disclosed this in a statement on its X account on Monday, citing IMF data as of June 24, 2026. The African countries are Egypt, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Ghana, and Angola. According to the report, Argentina took the front seat with [] Five African countries among highest IMF borrowers
TechCabal
· Jun 25, 2026
👨🏿🚀TechCabal Daily – Monzo goes Nigerian
In today's edition: Mauritius' largest bank wants a piece of Côte d'Ivoire || Monzo’s making a Nigerian play || Zanzibar just signed a 114 million fibre deal || Daya raised 2.4 million to facilitate stablecoin payments
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