Africa
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Flying Eagles face uncertainty as Ivory Coast withdraws from 2025 U20 AFCON hosting
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have been left in uncertainty following Ivory Coast’s unexpected withdrawal as hosts of the 2025 U20 Africa…
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UN rights commissioner condemns mosque attack in Niger
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, March 26, 2025 UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk on Tuesday condemned the…
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Global Launch of Advocacy of the UN Permanent Forum on People of African Descent on the Situation in Haiti holds Wednesday, March 26
A side event to the Human Rights Council 58th session on the Global Launch of the Advocacy of the UN…
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2026 W/Cup Qualifier: Nigeria held to disappointing 1-1 draw by Zimbabwe
By Victor Okoye Abuja, March 25, 2025 Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Tuesday succumbed to a disappointing 1-1 draw against the…
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Afreximbank acts as Joint Global Coordinator on Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa’s second EUR 750mn Senior Eurobond due 2028
CAIRO, Egypt, March 24, 2025 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has successfully acted as Joint Global Coordinator and Joint Lead…
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Full year 2024: UBA grows profit to ₦804 billion, declares N3.00 Kobo final dividend
….Solid core earnings drive growth in profitability and returns Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has released…
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Libya prisons: Over 956 more Nigerians rescued in three months
….As NiDCOM continues to warn against dangerous migration pathways Abuja, March 24, 2025: Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in…
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Tony Elumelu Foundation grants $15m to 3,000 African entrepreneurs
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, March 23, 2025 The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has announced a $15 million grant to support…
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EFCC probes man over $578,000 cash smuggling
By Isaac Aregbesola Abuja, March 22, 2025 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has begun investigating Okorie Sunday, arrested…
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Musona confident Zimbabwe can beat Nigeria in World Cup qualifiers
Zimbabwe forward Knowledge Musona believes the Warriors can secure a famous victory against Nigeria in their 2026 FIFA World Cup…
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Super Eagles begin training for World Cup qualifier against Rwanda
The Super Eagles held their first training session on Tuesday afternoon ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against…
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Super Eagles camp opens in Kigali: Osimhen headlines early arrivals
Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Sunday, March 16, 2025, opened their training camp ahead of two important 2026 FIFA World Cup…
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MTN Board: Between sentiment and the law By Ray Umukoro
A pro-democracy activist and lawyer, Osa Director, has sued MTN Nigeria Plc. In suit No. FHC/L/CS/1413/24 filed at the Federal…
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World Cup qualifiers: Nigeria names 23-man final list for Rwanda, Zimbabwe
Super Eagles’ Head Coach, Éric Sékou Chelle, has named his final 23-man squad for the World Cup qualifiers in March…
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NCDMB, APPO to establish Centres of Excellence in African Local Content Development
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation (APPO) have recommitted their partnership towards…
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NCDMB ES seeks Africa-wide Local Content framework to leverage collective strengths for mutual prosperity
…Says Executive Orders lead to 4 FIDS. The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr.…
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U17 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria’s Flamingos defeat South Africa in qualifiers 1st-leg
Nigeria’s U17 girls, the Flamingos defeated South Africa’s Bantwana on Saturday, March 8, 2025, putting them in a strong position…
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President Bio decries Africa’s $50bn annual spending on food importation
By David Adeoye Ibadan, March 5, 2025 The President of Sierra-Leone, Dr Julius Bio, on Wednesday in Ibadan decried the…
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UBA invests in future leaders, inducts over 3200 young professionals under GMAP Initiative
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, continues to make significant impact in birthing the next generation of…
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President Bio’s visit: Makinde says Fasola Agribusiness Hub designated Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, said his government has walked its talk on agriculture revolution in the state,…
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Sanwo-Olu charges ECOWAS on regional integration, united West Africa
•Says Lagos remains committed to supporting ECOWAS to improve lives Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged member states…
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Afreximbank, Kenyan government ink milestone agreements to promote industrialisation
MOMBASA, Kenya African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), Africa’s foremost trade development Bank, has, in Mombasa, Kenya, ratified a series of…
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Gov Makinde welcome Sierra Leone President
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has on Monday, March 3, 2025, received the President of the Republic of Sierra Leone,…
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Oyo Gov welcomes Sierra Leone’s President, Bio to Ibadan Monday
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, will on Monday receive the President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio,…
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Namibia: Tinubu eulogizes late Nujoma’s legacy
By Salisu Sani-Idris Abuja, March 1, 2025 President Bola Tinubu on Saturday paid glowing tribute to the late founding President…
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