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Government declares Republic Day 2026 public holiday, date emerges

The government has declared a public holiday to mark the Republic Day 2026, allowing citizens and Ghanaian residents to commemorate the historic occasion.

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OPay is driving Nigeria’s digital payment revolution, expanding financial inclusion, powering commerce, and supporting the country’s evolving digital economy.

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N8.6bn CCTV contract fraud: ICPC takes action against El-Rufai, ex-aide

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2026 World Cup: How much South Africa is entitled to after historic Round of 32 qualification

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