Africa
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WAFCON: Super Falcons crash out; Lose to Cameroon 0-1
By Ijeoma Okigbo Abuja. Aug. 9, 2026 Nigeriaās Super Falcons on Sunday crashed out of the Womenās Africa Cup of…
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ESG principles will determine Africaās maritime competitiveness – Dr. Felicia Mogo
LAGOS, Nigeria ā August 5, 2026 Africaās maritime and Blue Economy future will be determined not by the abundance of…
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Super Falcons thrash Egypt 6-2 to reach WAFCON quarter-finals
Nigeriaās Super Falcons have reached the quarter-finals of the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Womenās Africa Cup of Nations after a thrilling…
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Mahama, Obasanjo, Shettima to attendĀ Jonathan Foundation democracy dialogue in Bauchi
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Aug. 6, 2026 President of Ghana, John Mahama, Nigeriaās Vice-President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, other African leaders…
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Chinua Achebe’s daughter, Prof. Nwando, becomes Fellow, Royal Historical Society
Professor Nwando Achebe, a Michigan State University (MSU) historian, and daughter of legendary novelist, Professor Chinua Achebe, has been elected…
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Lumumba reiterates call for Nigeria to embrace innovation, research
By Clara Egbogota Asaba, Aug. 3, 2026 Prof. Patrick Lumumba, a renowned Kenyan Scholar, Lawyer and Pan-Africanist, has urged the…
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Africa is rich, doesnāt need aid ā Jimoh Ibrahim
By Tiamiyu Prudence Arobani New York, Aug. 2, 2026 Sen. Jimoh Ibrahim, Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the UN, says…
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Xenophobia and the abandonment of foreign policyā¦ By Bolanle BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 If anyone should ask me now what is the centrepiece of Nigeriaās foreign policy, I am…
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Super Falcons beat Zambia despite red card
Nigeriaās Super Falcons produced a determined performance to defeat Zambiaās Copper Queens 1-0 in their WAFCON group-stage match in Rabat…
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U.S. reaffirms recognition of Moroccoās sovereignty over Western Sahara
By Usman Aliyu Benin, Aug. 1, 2026 The United States of America has reaffirmed its recognition of Moroccoās sovereignty over…
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Morocco, Nigeria share long history of friendship, mutual respect – Ambassador
By Deborah Enwerem Abuja, July 31, 2026 Moroccoās Ambassador to Nigeria, Moha Tagma, says Nigeria and Morocco share a long…
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WAFU B U-20 Championship: Flying Eagles cruise past Togo to set up semi-final clash with Burkina Faso
Nigeriaās Flying Eagles continued their impressive run at the WAFU B U-20 Championship with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Togo…
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Super Falcons can do it again By Aisha Falode
The Super Falcons have earned the trust, admiration, and unwavering respect of Nigerians through decades of excellence, resilience, and an…
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Ethiopia opens 2 robotic surgery training centres with Chinaās support
Addis Ababa, July 30, 2026 Two specialised surgery centres have commenced operations in Ethiopia. The centres will allow surgeons receive…
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Cameroon-born ace broadcaster, Amy Banda, hosts programme celebrating African Women
A major programme featuring key continental and global women’s empowerment advocates will hold tomorrow, Friday, July 31, 2026, from 4:00PM…
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Xenophobia: Africa must unite, not divide By Ehi Braimah
Amid the diplomatic tensions between Nigeria and South Africa, another Nigerian named Ibeh Chika Simon, 42, died during a South…
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Afreximbank, Gebeya launch āCANEX Create-thonā for African creators in music, video and gaming
The competition will provide creators with digital tools, technical support, prize funding and a platform to develop original…
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FG pursues compensation over South Africa attacks
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, July 28, 2026 The Federal Government says it is pursuing compensation for Nigerians affected by recent…
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Afreximbankās largest ever bond issuance raises US$1.5 billion
Cairo, Egypt, 28 July 2026 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has successfully priced a US$1.5 billion dual-tranche Reg S/144A senior…
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Flying Eagles defeat Ghana 4-2 in WAFU B U20 Championship opener
Nigeriaās Flying Eagles started their 2026 WAFU B U20 Championship campaign with an impressive 4-2 victory over Ghanaās Black Satellites…
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Turning AfCFTA into local meaning By Dr. Wale Osofisan
Last Thursday evening, I had the privilege of being the Guest Speaker at the Rotary Club of Lavington Nairobi, Kenya.…
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Milestone: First Northern Nigerian female Professor to head a university outside of Nigeria By Prof. Olalekan Banwo
A barrier breaking milestone has been made with the appointment of a Nigerian Professor, Nazmat Surajudeen-Bakinde as the first substantive…
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The strategic imperative of global business summits on Africa By Ehi Braimah
Africa has emerged as one of the most strategic frontiers for global investment, trade, innovation, and economic transformation. With a…
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Dangote Refinery completes landmark $2.5billion Private Equity Placement
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE (DPRP) has successfully completed a landmark Private Equity Placement that raised approximately US$2.5 billion…
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Egyptian pharmaceutical firm eyes Abia for West African manufacturing hub
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Isiala Ngwa (Abia), July 23,2026 An Egyptian firm, Utopia Pharmaceuticals, says it plans to establish a drug…
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