Africa
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Saibari strike gives Morocco narrow win over Scotland at 2026 World Cup
Ismael Saibari’s early goal proved decisive as Morocco secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Scotland in their second group-stage match…
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NICASA seeks FG’s urgent intervention for stranded Nigerians in South Africa
NICASA. (NAN) By Fortune Abang Abuja, June 19, 2026 The Nigerian Citizens Association South Africa (NICASA) has urged the Federal…
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No Nigerian willing to leave South Africa ‘ll be abandoned — FG
By Fortune Abang Abuja, June 18, 2026 The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, says the Federal Government will…
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CANEX WKND 2026 Junior Chef Competition opens call for Nigeria’s rising culinary stars
CAIRO, Egypt, June 17, 2026 The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), through its Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) programme, has opened…
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Nigerian Community leader in South Africa urges action over June 30 threat
A Nigerian community leader in South Africa has urged the Federal Government to take preventive measures ahead of a June…
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Repatriation: Assist stranded Nigerian returnees, NUSA urges FG; Alleges non-payment of airline
The Nigerian community in South Africa has appealed to the Federal Government to assist second batch of Nigerians to leave…
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Afreximbank Trade and Development Finance Brief highlights urgent need to strengthen Africa’s trade and investment resilience
Cairo, Egypt, 16th June 2026: African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has released Volume 10, Issue 1 of its Trade and Development…
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Dangote expects over $4bn annual forex earnings from fertiliser exports
The Dangote Group has reinforced its long-standing partnership with the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) through the signing of a $600…
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S&P Global Ratings assigns Afreximbank ‘BBB+/A-2’ investment grade rating
Cairo, Egypt, 15 June 2026 S&P Global Ratings has assigned African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) a ‘BBB+’ long-term issuer credit rating…
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TD Africa, Check Point deepen partnership to strengthen cybersecurity capacity across Africa
Africa’s leading technology ecosystem enabler and distribution company, TD Africa, recently hosted a high-level management meeting with global cybersecurity leader,…
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OAU wins 2026 university duel competition, participants receive N4m, scholarships
By Dorcas Elusogbon Ile-Ife (Osun), June 14, 2026 Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has emerged winner of the second edition…
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Ghana protests Canada’s visa refusal for Thomas Partey ahead of World Cup opener
The Government of Ghana has strongly criticised Canada’s decision to deny visa to Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey ahead of…
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Prioritise security cooperation with host countries, Minister urges W/African envoys-designate
By Fortune Abang Abuja, June 14, 2026 The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has urged Nigeria’s ambassadors and…
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UN Secretary-General appoints Nigeria’s Eziakonwa as Special Adviser on Africa
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, June 13, 2026 United Nations Secretary General António Guterres on Friday announced the appointment of Ahunna…
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Ivory Coast loses 200,000 hectares of forest annually – Official
By Gabriel Agbeja Bouaké (Ivory Coast) June 13, 2026 The Ivorian Authority says the country loses about 200,000 hectares of…
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2026 FIFA World Cup: Morocco earn valuable point against Brazil
Morocco produced a disciplined performance to hold Brazil to a 1-1 draw in their opening Group C match of the…
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2026 FIFA World Cup: Ghana star Thomas Partey misses Panama clash after Canada entry refusal
Ghana have suffered a major setback ahead of their opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after midfielder Thomas…
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Seafarers documentation, digitization takes center stage at Nigeria, Gambia Forum
The Federal Government of Nigeria through NIMASA has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening seafarers’ documentation and maritime digitalization, a focus…
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Liberian envoy seeks accelerated implementation of stalled ECOWAS airfare policy
By Chinasa Nwankwo Abuja, June 9, 2026 Liberia’s Ambassador to Nigeria and Permanent Representative to ECOWAS, John Ballout, has called…
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Tinubu approves N10bn fund, sets up Task Force to boost Ebola preparedness
President Bola Tinubu has approved the creation of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola preparedness and other emerging public health…
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Nigeria’s AfCFTA strategy: Ambition, progress and the challenge of delivery By Ehi Braimah
In my last article, I wrote about Biashara Afrika, the premier continental business forum that brings together African heads…
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Nature has been sending us signals. Our farmers read them first By Mannir U. Ringim
As the world marks World Environment Day, the most consequential climate-finance decision Nigeria and much of West Africa can make…
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Dangote named Africa’s Most Admired Brand for 8th consecutive year
Dangote Industries Limited has reinforced its position as Africa’s most influential corporate brands after emerging as the continent’s Most Admired…
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Nigeria extends screening of citizens willing to depart S/Africa
By Fortune Abang Abuja, June 7, 2026 Nigeria has extended the screening of its citizens, who are willing to be…
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FG to repatriate more than 1,000 Nigerians from S/Africa – NiDCOM; Exercise free of charge – Official
By Maureen Okon/Fortune Abang Abuja, June 6, 2026 The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) says more than 1,000 Nigerians in…
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