Africa: Presidency Co-Hosts Africa Social Impact Summit Policy Engagement

The Office of the Vice President will co-host the 2026 Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) High-Level Policy Engagement, as stakeholders converge to deepen policy reforms and… Read more »

Africa: FIFA to Pay First Women's Champions Cup Winner Record $2.3m

FIFA will pay $2.3 million in prize money to the club that wins the first Women's Champions Cup at Arsenal's stadium next week, with the governing body hailing it as the highest… Read more »

Africa: UBA Foundation Extends Aid to Vulnerable Communities Across Africa

The UBA Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has distributed essential materials worth millions of naira and dollars to school… Read more »

Africa: Afrima 2026 - the Unstoppable Sound of Africa Rising

The 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), held from January 7-11, 2026 in Lagos, Nigeria, with the theme "Unstoppable Africa", was more than a glamorous awards ceremony. It was a… Read more »

Africa: Iawpa Appoints Kumba As Mayoress of Peace in Africa

The International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) has appointed Rt. Hon. Jemma Nunu Kumba as Mayoress of Peace in Africa. Read more »

Africa: China Says US Exit From UN Agencies Undermines Global Multilateral System

China has said the United States' decision to withdraw from United Nations bodies and other entities was a proof that the international landscape was witnessing an effective… Read more »

Africa: Oladipo - Africa's Voice On Global Data Governance

Professor Francisca Onaolapo Oladipo has joined the ranks of Nigerians flying the country's flag in the international community. Read more »

Africa: Nigeria Ranks 5th in Africa for English Proficiency

Nigeria has emerged as the fifth-best English-speaking country in Africa, according to the 2025 EF English Proficiency Index, cited by reporters on EF's website on Monday. Read more »

Africa: Nigeria Scheduled to Drive Conversation At Cape Town Africa's Energy Indaba 2026

Nigeria has been scheduled to lead discussion as senior African government leaders prepares to converge in Cape Town from 3-5 March 2026 to drive investment, policy alignment, and… Read more »

West Africa: NAFDAC Okays First Robotic Surgical Platform in West Africa

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has approved the Toumai robotic surgical system for clinical use. Read more »

Africa: 10 African Football Legends Who Never Lifted Afcon Trophy

The Africa Cup of Nations is more than a tournament, it is a quest for legacy, a stage where legends are forged in gold. Yet for some of the continent's most iconic footballers,… Read more »

Africa: Super Eagles End 2025 Among World's Top 40, Fifth in Africa

Despite missing out on qualification for next year's FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, Nigeria's Super Eagles ended the 2025 among the top 40 men's teams… Read more »

Africa: Oliseh Tips Super Eagles for Glory As Africa Cup of Nations Kicks Off in Morocco

... Hosts cruise to winning start, beat Comoros in opener Read more »

Africa: Benin Republic - Nigeria Urges More Intervention to Stop Coups in Africa

Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has suggested that the country's intervention in Benin Republic should be the model whenever democracy is threatened in the… Read more »

West Africa: ECOWAS Declares State of Emergency in West Africa

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has declared a state of emergency across the region, citing rising security threats. Read more »

Africa: Ethiopia Signs 'Transformative' $29-Trillion Gas-By-Rail Deal

When Ethiopian officials gather in Addis Ababa on Monday, December 8, 2025, to sign a Host Country Collaborative Agreement with Insight Dynamic Resources, they will be doing far… Read more »

Africa: South Africa Excludes Nigerian-Born Defender From Afcon 2025 Squad

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has dropped Nigerian-born defender Ime Okon from his final squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Okon was initially named in South Africa's… Read more »

Africa: FIFA to Unveil Match Schedules for 2026 World Cup December 6

FIFA will unveil the updated match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in a live global broadcast on Saturday, December 6 from Washington, DC. This announcement will occur… Read more »

Africa: Edun Calls for Intra-African Investment to Cushion Shrinking Global Aid

The minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, Wale Edun, has called for deeper intra-African investment and trade as a strategic response to the sharp decline… Read more »

Africa: Academy Inducts New Members to Tackle Rising Non-Communicable Diseases

The Academy of Public Health (APH) has called for stronger digital innovation and shared leadership in addressing the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) across… Read more »

Africa: Nestlé Denies 'Double Standards' Amid Sugar Content Controversy in African Baby Food

Nestlé Nigeria Plc has responded to recent allegations that it is adding sugar to its baby food products, which are sold in Africa, despite offering sugar-free versions in… Read more »

Africa: ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup Schedule Unveiled

The International Cricket Council (ICC) yesterday unveiled the match schedule for the ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026, which will be co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia… Read more »

Africa: UK Adds 11 More Countries to Methanol Poisoning Warning List

The United Kingdom has expanded its travel safety advisory, adding 11 more countries, including Bangladesh, India, Iran, Jordan, Libya, Malawi, Malaysia, Morocco, Nepal, Papua New… Read more »

East Africa: AfCFTA - Nigeria Rolls Out Preferential Tariffs, Opens East Africa Air Cargo Corridor

Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, has disclosed that Nigeria has begun implementing preferential tariffs for African-made goods and opened a dedicated air… Read more »

Africa: UN Lists Nigeria, 15 Others As Hunger Hotspots, Warns of Looming Global Famine

The United Nations (UN) has raised the alarm over an impending global famine even as it said worsening conflicts and dwindling humanitarian funding were pushing millions towards… Read more »