Nairobi, Kenya Sun King has expanded its offering to underserved consumers across Africa, combining the launch of its own smartphone and solar-powered fridge-freezer with the scale-up of its clean cooking technologies and services. Sun King is known for powering homes and businesses with solar kits delivered through pay-as-you-go financing. The company is now extending that […]
Lagos, Nigeria – 12 February 2026: Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited reaffirmed its thought leadership position in the advancement of Africa’s local content as the company’s General Manager, Nigeria Content Development, Lanre Olawuyi, was on Wednesday recognised with the prestigious Pioneers of SAIPEC Award during a ceremony at the just concluded Sub‑Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and […]
Atletico Madrid put on a brilliant display to beat Barcelona 4-0 in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final on Thursday. Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman played a key role, scoring once and providing one assist. The scoring started early in the seventh minute when Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia made a mistake that handed […]
Lawyers to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, have condemned what they describe as an illegal attempt to arrest him at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. In a statement on Thursday, counsel Ubong Esop Akpan said security operatives tried to arrest El-Rufai when he arrived from Cairo on Egypt Air flight MS 877. […]
Veteran entertainer, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has explained why he strongly supports former Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 presidential election. While speaking on the KAA PODCAST, Charly Boy said Obi’s message and personal discipline convinced him that the former governor is the right person to lead Nigeria. […]
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has affirmed that the Commission has started implementing a new Governance Advisory Report as part of its strategy to consolidate its performance and reposition itself for greater impact in the year ahead. Speaking during a two-day NDDC Management Retreat at the Landmark Events Centre, […]
By Yunus Yusuf Lagos, Feb. 12, 2026 Nigeria LNG Ltd. (NLNG) says rebuilding investor confidence through a stable, low-risk operating environment is essential to attract new capital, stimulate economic growth and strengthen Nigeria’s long-term energy security. Mr. Nnamdi Anowi, General Manager, Production, NLNG, disclosed this while speaking at the Sub-Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and […]
By Itohan Abara-Laserian Lagos, Feb. 12, 2026 The United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) is to begin direct flights to New York, U.S., in the second quarter of 2026 to celebrate five years in Nigeria’s aviation ecosystem. The Chairman of UNA, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, made the disclosure at a press conference to mark the airline’s fifth anniversary […]
Thinking about this, I am completely convinced that unless artificial intelligence can command itself, it is difficult to see how it can ever supersede the full scope of human intellect. This simple axiom sits at the heart of the global debate surrounding AI, a debate often fuelled by exaggerated fears, futuristic projections, and a steady […]
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Program, being put together by the Africana Institute of the Essex County College, New Jersey, United States of America (USA), will hold today, Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 10:00AM to 12:00 PM. The program, part of the 25th Anniversary celebration of the Africana Institute, had earlier been slated […]
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Feb. 12, 2026 UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres has expressed sorrow over Tuesday’s deadly shooting at a school in rural Canada that left at least eight dead and 25 wounded. Guterres was “saddened to learn of the tragic shooting in Tumble Ridge, British Columbia,” his spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said at the […]
By Lydia Chigozie-Ngwakwe Lagos, Feb. 11, 2026 The Federal Government has begun full rehabilitation and expansion of the Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta Road, a major traffic corridor in Lagos State, with a completion timeline of four months. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mr. Olufemi Dare, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing journalists at the project […]
…First Refinery in the world to attain feat The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has achieved a major operational milestone with the full restoration and optimisation of its Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) and Motor Spirit (MS) production block. Both units are now running at optimal performance, further strengthening the steady‑state operations of Africa’s largest oil refining facility. […]
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrification Agency, REA, to boost electricity in the Niger Delta region. Speaking during the partnership agreement between the two agencies at the headquarters of the Rural Electrification Agency in Abuja, the NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, noted that it […]
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has reiterated its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s shipbuilding and shipyard development as part of efforts to deepen the blue economy and curb capital flight. This assurance was given at a stakeholders’ breakfast meeting organised by the Agency with the theme “Dissecting the Issues, Challenges, and Prospects in the […]
Nairobi, Kenya 02/11/2026 Sun King Wednesday announced the launch of EZ 1, its first-ever Sun King–branded smartphone, giving Kenyans access to a smooth, reliable smartphone experience for just KES 60 per day and a 2,999 KES deposit. Designed for everyday life, EZ 1 is assembled in Sun King’s recently launched manufacturing facility in Kenya and […]
Nassau, The Bahamas, 11 Feb. 2026 In a transformative boost to the Caribbean’s transport network, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced the disbursement of a US$100 million Receivables Discounting Facility to Bahamas Striping Group of Companies Ltd (BSGC). This funding is to assist with the financing of the rehabilitation and construction of over 200 miles […]
By Joshua Olomu Abuja, Feb. 11, 2026 Morocco has been elected to a two-year term on the African Union (AU)’s Peace and Security Council (AU-PSC) following a first-round vote held in Addis Ababa. Morocco’s foreign ministry announced in a statement that the vote held during the 48th Ordinary Session of the AU Executive Council on […]
By Leonard Okachie Umuahia, Feb. 11, 2026 Chief Uzodinma Okpara, the son of the former Premier of the defunct Eastern Region, late Dr Michael Okpara, on Wednesday, announced his full support for Gov. Alex Otti’s administration. Okpara, a former state Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during Orji Kalu’s administration, spoke at a news […]
By Abbas Bamalli Katsina, Feb. 8, 2026 Troops of the Nigerian Army under 17 Brigade, Katsina, have recovered 529 rustled livestock following a fierce gun battle with suspected terrorists in Kafur Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina. Capt. Abayomi Adisa, the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 17 Brigade Nigerian Army, disclosed this in a […]
The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has accepted to be the Royal Father of the Day at the New Telegraph Awards Night/Dinner holding at the Grand Ballroom of the Oriental Hotels, Lagos this Friday. That is as veteran Elder journalist and former Governor of Ogun State, Aremo Olusegun […]
TD Africa has once again reaffirmed its leadership position in Africa’s technology ecosystem after emerging as “Distributor of the Year” at the Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) operated by Selectium, held recently at The George Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos. The award, which marked the highlight of the evening, recognised TD Africa’s outstanding performance, consistent value delivery, and […]
Washington, Feb. 10, 2026 U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio would attend the Munich Security Conference this week before travelling on to Slovakia and Hungary, the State Department said on Tuesday. Rubio is scheduled to be in Munich from Friday to Sunday for the annual conference, widely regarded as the world’s leading forum on international […]
ABUJA The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the participation of licensed Bureau De Change (BDC) operators in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) as part of efforts to improve foreign exchange liquidity in the retail segment of the market and meet the legitimate needs of end users. The CBN has also approved that […]
By Nefishetu Yakubu Abuja, Feb. 10, 2026 The Senate on Tuesday rescinded its earlier decision on Clause 60(3) of the Electoral Act relating to electronic transmission of election results. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the senate had earlier passed the Electoral Act (amendment) Bill, retaining Clause 60(3) of the principal law, which […]
