Nigerian President Tinubu to make historic State visit to France
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will embark on a State visit to France on November 28 and 29, marking the first such visit by a […]
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Sub-Saharan Africa must urgently tackle youth job creation challenge — IMF analysis
To employ a growing population, sub-Saharan Africa, and especially the fragile, conflict-affected and low-income countries in the region, need to transform informal jobs, reduce barriers […]
India, Nigeria Forge Strategic Partnership in Security and Economic Development
A landmark meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has produced significant agreements on maritime security, counter-terrorism, and economic cooperation. […]
African leaders congratulate Trump on election victory amid looming uncertainty
Congratulatory messages from leaders all across Africa to Donald Trump on his decisive election victory have been pouring in, with some hailing the return of […]
Nigeria charges 30 minors who participated in August protests
Nigeria has charged 76 people including 30 minors with treason after they took part in anti-government protests last August. Amnesty International said at least 20 […]
Nigerian Fintech Moniepoint Secures $110 Million Investment Led by Google
Moniepoint, a Nigerian fintech company, has raised $110 million in new funding, with Google’s Africa Investment Fund among the investors. The company, which began operations […]
Forty dead in Boko Haram attack on Chadian Army
The jihadist group Boko Haram launched a deadly assault on Chadian army forces in the Lake Chad region from Sunday night into Monday morning, leaving […]
Nigeria launches anti-Mpox vaccination campaign
Nigeria has launched its national vaccination campaign against MPOX, a virus that has infected 103 individuals in the country without causing any fatalities, as of […]
Tanker truck explosion in Nigeria kills over 140
More than 140 people died in northern Nigeria after a fuel tanker overturned and exploded while a crowd was collecting spilled gasoline, according to officials […]
Nigerian air force to acquire Italian fighter jets, helicopters
Nigeria’s air force plans to strengthen its attack capabilities with the acquisition of 24 Italian-made M-346 attack jets and ten AW-109 Trekker helicopters. A spokesman […]