June 10
Nigeria: NGO Sensitises FCT Rural Women On Menstrual Hygiene
Daily Trust
A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Children's Impact And Development Initiative (CIADI), has sensitised girls and women of Kango community in Kuje Area Council of the FCT on… Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Tour Operators Airlift Hajj Pilgrims
Daily Trust
The Association of Hajj and Umrah Operators of Nigeria (AHUON) has facilitated the airlift of about 1,000 pilgrims for the 2024 Hajj from the Abuja Zone from the Nnamdi Azikiwe… Read more »
Nigeria: Al-Hikmah Varsity Gets 1st Female Professor
Daily Trust
The Governing Council of Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara State, has approved the promotion of Moriam Adeyemi Aremu and seven other academic staff to the rank of professor. Read more »
Nigeria: Management Changes At Notore As Etuh Takes Over
Daily Trust
Former Unity Bank and Veritas Kapital Assurance Chairman, Thomas Etuh takes over as the Chairman, Notore Chemical Industries Plc, replacing Femi Agbaje, older brother of Segun… Read more »
Nigeria: Customs to Prioritise Non-Intrusive Inspection, Eyes N2.3trn
Daily Trust
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has revealed that it is prioritising non-intrusive inspection at the country's seaports in order to achieve its revenue target. Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Records N6.5trn Surplus As Foreign Trade Surges to N31.8trn in Q1 2024
Daily Trust
The volume of Nigeria's trade with other countries increased to N31.8 trillion in the first three months of 2024, a report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has shown. Read more »
Nigeria: Appraising Nigeria Customs Service's One Year of Trade Facilitation
Daily Trust
Challenging periods force new thinking and facilitate new ideas. Significantly, these periods also throw up the men to drive the needful innovations and give life to a new,… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria's Medical Haemorrhage - Stopping Brain Drain Before It's Too Late
Daily Trust
With over 200 million population, Nigeria has a maternal mortality ratio of 814 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births - an appalling figure that puts us among the top… Read more »
Liberia: Ecobank Liberia Launches Diaspora Mortgage Scheme
New Dawn
Pan Africanist bank, Ecobank Liberia, partners to bring relief to diaspora Liberians. Read more »
Liberia: -Koijee warns government - It Could Be Deadly
New Dawn
The former ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) accuses the current administration of harassment, provocations, and humiliation. Read more »
Nigeria: Benin Vs Nigeria Preview - Super Eagles Eye First Win in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
Premium Times
Aside from the crucial three points at stake, Monday's match in Abidjan has another twist with Gernot Rohr, the former Nigeria coach, now leading Benin. Read more »
Nigeria: World Cup Qualifiers - Super Eagles Tackle Benin in Must-Win Clash
Leadership
Fifth placed Super Eagles will battle perennial foes and West African neighbour, Cheetahs of Benin Republic Benin in one of the fourth round fixtures of Group C of the 2026 FIFA… Read more »
Nigeria: Osimhen, Finidi Top List of Winners At 10th Nigeria Pitch Awards [press release]
Premium Times
The NFF President reiterated the Federation's support for the Nigerian Pitch Awards while hailing organisers for the transparency and credibility displayed in the award process. Read more »
Kenya: Cheruto Banking On 'Growing Pains' to Shine At Billie Jean King Cup
Capital FM
Kenyan youngster Cynthia Cheruto believes her experience at last year's Billie Jean King Cup Group III will come in handy at this year's edition. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Sprinters, Ofili, Onwuzurike Win At New York Grand Prix
Premium Times
Both Ofili and Onwuzurike are expected to compete at the All-Nigeria national trials next weekend in Benin City, Edo State Read more »
Zimbabwe: Divine Lunga Doubtful Ahead of Warriors Clash Against Bafana Bafana
New Zimbabwe
WARRIORS' defender, Divine Lunga's appearance in the Group C CAF World Cup Qualifier against South Africa on Tuesday evening is in doubt following an injury scare. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Losing Warriors Snub Invitation to Zimbabwe's SA Embassy
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE's senior men's national soccer team, the Warriors' foreign based players on Saturday snubbed the team's visit to Zimbabwe embassy in South Africa. Read more »
Nigeria/Cote d'Ivoire: Super Eagles in Win or Burst Clash With Gernot Rohr's Benin in Abidjan
This Day
The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash between Benin Republic and Nigeria in Abidjan today will be the defining moment for the Super Eagles in the race to who picks Group C… Read more »
June 09
Nigeria: Girls Failed By Authorities After Escaping Boko Haram Captivity - New Report
AI London
Girls endured abduction, sexual slavery and other crimes by Boko Haram Escape was often followed by further violations in military detention Girls continue to be neglected by… Read more »
Sudan: Hospital, Camp Hit in Lethal North Darfur Shelling
Dabanga
The Rapid Support Forces RSF have reportedly killed staff and patients, in a hospital In El Fasher, capital of North Darfur,. Abu Shouk camp for the displaced has faced more… Read more »
Sudan: Terrorist Rebel RSF Militia Infiltrates Southern El-Fashir Hospital, Kill Patients, Kidnapps Their Companions
SNA
The Ministry of Health in North Darfur State revealed that the limited infiltration of the rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF) yesterday into the southern El-Fashir Hospital, which… Read more »
Africa: Senegal Win, Tunisia Draw to Lead World Cup Qualifying Groups
Namibian
Senegal got back on the winning trail and Tunisia surrendered a perfect record as the fourth round of 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Africa kicked off on Sunday. Read more »
Sudan: National Anti-Polio Campaign Launched in Port Sudan
SNA
The representative of the Federal Minister of Health, Dr. Ismat Mustafa, affirmed that the health of children and mothers has been a priority, expressing his happiness over the… Read more »
Africa: Economic Development in Sub-Saharan Africa Is Linked to Increasing Obesity Rates in Women [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Obesity and excess weight gain, traditionally perceived as health issues predominantly affecting high-income countries, are now increasingly prevalent in low and middle-income… Read more »
Morocco: Hunter-Gatherer Diets Weren't Always Heavy On Meat - Morocco Study Reveals a Plant-Based Diet [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
About 11,000 years ago, humans made a major shift from hunting and gathering to farming. This change, known as the Neolithic Revolution, dramatically altered our diets. Read more »