January 06
Nigeria: Association Raises Alarm Over North-East Students' Readiness for CBT Exams
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The Old Students Association of Government Science Secondary School, Darazo (DOSA), Class of 1997, has raised concerns over the preparedness of senior secondary school students in… Read more »
Nigeria: 2026 - Aiyedatiwa Promises Improved Workers' Welfare
Leadership
Ondo State governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has admonished public servants and political office holders to place the broader interest of the state above all else, roll up their… Read more »
Nigeria: 18,000 Receive Free Eye Treatment in Katsina
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A total of 18,000 indigent patients suffering from different eye conditions have received free medical care and surgical treatment through the Mangal Foundation's eye health… Read more »
Nigeria: Cleric Urges Muslims to Act As Peace Advocates
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A popular cleric, Usamah Abdullateef, has stressed the need for Muslims to act as peace advocates, saying a proper mentorship system remains the missing link to bridge the global… Read more »
Nigeria: Osun Local Govt Workers Resume Work After 11 Months of Strike
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Local government workers across the 30 local government areas and the Ife East Area office in Osun State resumed their duties yesterday, 11 months after commencing strike action. Read more »
Nigeria: 6 Students Get University Scholarships From Foundation
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Six successful applicants from 11 universities across Nigeria's six geopolitical zones will benefit from scholarships offered by WealthBridge Financial Services Holdings Limited… Read more »
Nigeria: Ogun Govt Pledges 3,000 Affordable Housing Units
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Ogun State government has unveiled a strategic road map to deliver 3,000 affordable low-cost housing facilities for residents and workers in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Akwa Ibom Oil Communities Deny Opposing Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway
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Akwa Ibom oil communities of Eket and Esit Eket local government areas under Ekid ethnic nationality have denied alleged opposition to development projects in their communities… Read more »
Nigeria: Cross River State Police Command Announces New Public Relations Officer
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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has approved the appointment of ASP Sunday Eitokpah Akata as the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO)… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Kalu Faults Governor Otti's Criticism, Vows to Strengthen APC in Abia
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Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North Senatorial District, has criticised Abia State governor, Alex Otti, over what he described as an unwarranted and intemperate attack… Read more »
Nigeria: Group Alleges Selective Justice Against Bauchi Governor
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A group, Concerned Bauchi Citizens has reaffirmed its solidarity with Governor Bala Mohammed and the people of Bauchi State, stressing its commitment to justice, equity, democracy,… Read more »
Nigeria: Delta Govt to Sanction Teachers Over Failed Resumption
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Delta State government has threatened to sanction any teacher who failed to resume school yesterday. Read more »
Nigeria: Commissioner Lauds Police, Partners for Peaceful Festive Season in Imo
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The commissioner of police, Imo State Command, Aboki Danjuma, has commended the dedication and professionalism of the police personnel and other security agencies during the… Read more »
Nigeria: Data Consumption Soars 35 Percent to 13.2m Terabytes On Rising Internet Usage - - NCC
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Nigeria's data traffic in 2025 skyrocketed by 35 per cent to a projected full-year total exceeding 13.2 million terabytes (TB), driven by surging internet usage across mobile and… Read more »
Nigeria: Foundation Unveils Skills Acquisition Scheme for Akwa Ibom Residents
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In the spirit of the season, the Nkemsinachi and Mkposong Asuquo Endowment Foundation (NMAEF) has empowered over 500 residents of Ukana Ikot Akpabio in Essien Udim local government… Read more »
Nigeria: Dogara, Mambilla Plateau Communities Strengthen Ties
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A former speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has continued his engagement with communities in Taraba State as he embarked on a sightseeing tour of the… Read more »
Rwanda: How Native Congolese Were Made Foreigners - Case of the Tutsi of Nyiragongo
New Times
Hate speech against Tutsi communities in DR Congo is an ongoing, serious issue described as reaching alarming levels - particularly in the country's east - and is recognized as a… Read more »
Rwanda: Agaciro Must Evolve Into Agaciroism
New Times
n the years following the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, Rwanda could not have rebuilt its physical and social structures without leadership that first imagined and believed in… Read more »
Rwanda: Climate Shocks Renew Calls to Scale Up Farmers' Insurance
New Times
Only six per cent of farmers in Rwanda currently have crop and livestock insurance, resulting in substantial losses during extreme weather events such as droughts, flooding, hail,… Read more »
Rwanda: Land Surveying Faces Backlog of Over 50,000 Pending Applications
New Times
At least 55,000 applications for land surveying services, which are pending due to a limited number of personnel, will be processed within two months, National Land Authority (NLA)… Read more »
Rwanda: City of Kigali Explains Newly Adjusted Land Tax
New Times
The City of Kigali has explained that newly adjusted rates of land tax payable per square metre were approved by the city council in February 2025. Read more »
Rwanda: How Improved Fodder Is Transforming Rwanda's Milk Production
New Times
Livestock farmers are turning to a new mix of fodder seed varieties they believe could help double milk production, even in the middle of drought. Read more »
Nigeria: 19 Banks Meet New Capital Requirements Ahead of March 31 Deadline
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With less than 90 days to the recapitalisation deadline for banks in the country, 19 banks have now met the new capital requirements ahead of the March 31, 2026 deadline given by… Read more »
Nigeria: Significant Gains Against Banditry
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The Nigerian Army's year-end report makes for impressive reading: 1,023 kidnap victims rescued, 189 AK-47 rifles recovered, and 305 bandits neutralised across Sokoto, Katsina,… Read more »
Africa: Oladipo - Africa's Voice On Global Data Governance
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Professor Francisca Onaolapo Oladipo has joined the ranks of Nigerians flying the country's flag in the international community. Read more »
